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Hello.
I'm Ishibashi from cliché.
The morning begins with a cup of coffee.
Grinding the beans and taking my time with a hand drip.
Relaxing while reading a book, then thinking, “All right, I suppose I should get ready for work”——.
I have been longing for mornings like that for years, but I still have not managed to make it happen. Haha.
The reality is,
From the moment my alarm wakes me until I leave the house, no wasted movement is allowed—it is a time-attack challenge every morning.
In my next life, I would like to be reborn as someone who is good at mornings. Haha.
Still, no matter how hectic things get, I cannot do without taking time to choose my clothes.
It is an important switch that changes my mindset, and if I compromise at that point, I cannot get into the right mood all day.
The temperature has not yet fully dropped, but since September began, I have been gradually transitioning my wardrobe.
For people like me who want to embrace the season head-on, a shirt is what you can truly rely on at this time of year.
And recently, the one I find myself reaching for before I know it is the cantate check shirt I acquired the other day.
Like choosing a favorite mug when making coffee in the morning, this is a piece that gives you the pleasure of choosing even amid a hectic schedule.
This season, we have prepared two styles of check shirts.
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“Brushed Nep Check Open Collar Shirt”
First, we would like to introduce the 100% cotton open-collar check shirt.
The slight nep blended into the yarn creates a richly dimensional appearance.
It may seem like a very small change, but that subtle consideration elevates the overall mood by one or even two levels.
Although the fabric is soft and plump, it also has a lightness as though filled with air,
It is a piece you will find yourself reaching for during seasonal transitions and on days when the temperature is hard to predict.
You occasionally see him around town——
“I don't know whether he is intentionally stylish or stylish by some miracle, but somehow that old man is remarkably stylish.”
This time, we styled the look with that image in mind.
A check shirt with check pants. Even the bag is finished in a pattern.
Each piece makes its own statement, yet somehow the whole look appears harmonious.
With that exquisite balance in mind, we chose subdued tones and colors.
The patterns do not compete, nor does the styling become too flashy; instead, it gives off an air of composure.
That old man who sometimes walks past the store.
Is the old man who sometimes walks past the store intentionally stylish, or stylish by some miracle?
I wonder which it is…
BLACK BASE is kept monochrome.
Layer a hoodie over it to add just the right amount of looseness.
A shirt in subdued tones, sleek and beautifully cut denim, and leather shoes to sharpen the look.
This styling lets a subtle touch of modernity drift through its relaxed feel.
Thanks to the depth created by the color combination and nep, it makes a strong impression even when used as an inner layer.
Even when worn casually, it still looks effortlessly put together.
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The loosely woven fabric conveys a soft, warm atmosphere.
This cotton flannel shirt's gentle character is its appeal.
The soft feel unique to a brushed interior makes you feel gently wrapped the moment you put it on.
Despite its moderate thickness, it is light and comfortable, as though filled with air.
In early autumn, it has the presence of a light outer layer.
In winter, it adds a gentle accent as an inner layer.
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cantate “Stupid Shaggy Cardigan”
Last season, there were “GREEN BASE” and “SAX BASE”.
This season, by contrast, it comes in two colors: “BLUE BASE” and “PINK BASE”.
The color combination may look slightly bold at first glance, but once you put it on, it blends in surprisingly naturally.
Keeping the palette tonal brings out the soft texture of the flannel shirt and the cardigan's shaggy finish even more.
A softly lightweight shirt and cardigan, paired with sweatpants.
It has just the right sense of ease and exceptional comfort, while still looking distinctly stylish——.
It is the perfect styling for a day off.
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While the pants' silhouette makes a strong statement, the pale pink adds a gentle accent.
To be honest, I have not often chosen pink shirts in the past.
Yet this season's piece is surprisingly easy to wear, blending in so naturally.
Paired with beige pants, it even helps bring the overall look together.
It is exceptionally versatile and can be incorporated into any styling.
Matsushima's personal pick was PINK, without hesitation.
I would normally reach for BLUE.
For fans of Americana, this may actually be a classic color.
cantate's check shirts are not seasonal staples, but special pieces released only from time to time.
This season's lineup has an exquisite range of patterns and colors, making every piece hard to pass up.
It is easy to throw on without any stiffness, while fitting seamlessly into everyday life.
It is sure to become a piece you naturally reach for in the seasons ahead.
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