A special presence released from time to time.
Hello.
This is Ishibashi from cliché.
Mornings begin with a cup of coffee.
Grinding the beans and taking it slow with a hand drip.
Relaxing while reading a book, “All right, I suppose I’ll get ready for work”——.
I’ve been admiring mornings like that for years, but I still haven’t 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’s a time-attack challenge every morning.
In my next life, I’d like to be reborn as someone who’s good at mornings. Haha.
Still, no matter how hectic things get, I can’t do without taking time to choose my clothes.
It’s an important switch for changing your mindset, and if you compromise on it, you can’t get into the right mood all day.
The temperature hasn’t fully dropped yet, but since September began, I’ve been gradually transitioning my wardrobe.
For people like me who want to embrace the season ahead of time, the truly dependable piece at this time of year is a shirt.
And recently, the piece 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, it 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’d like to introduce a 100% cotton open-collar check shirt.
The slight blend of neps in 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 feels soft and plump, it also has a lightness as if filled with air,
It’s a piece you’ll find yourself reaching for on seasonal transitional days or when the temperature is hard to read.
The kind you occasionally spot around town——
“I can’t tell whether he’s deliberately stylish or stylish by some miracle, but somehow he’s an oddly stylish old man.”
This time, we imagined a styling like that.
A check shirt with check pants, with a patterned bag to complete the look.
Each piece makes its own statement, yet somehow everything looks harmonious as a whole.
With that exquisite balance in mind, we chose subdued tones and colors.
The patterns don’t compete with one another, nor does the look become too flashy; instead, it gives off an air of effortless composure.
That old man who sometimes walks past the shop.
Is the old man who sometimes walks past the shop deliberately stylish, or stylish by some miraculous accident?
Which is it…?
BLACK BASE is kept monochromatic.
Layer a hoodie over it to add just the right amount of looseness.
A shirt in subdued tones, sleek, beautifully cut denim, and leather shoes to sharpen the look.
It’s a styling that lets a subtle hint of modernity drift through a relaxed look.
Thanks to the depth created by the color combination and neps, it makes a strong impression even when worn as an inner layer.
Even when you throw it on casually, it still looks just right.
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The loosely woven fabric conveys a soft, warm atmosphere.
That gentle character is the appeal of this cotton flannel shirt.
The brushed interior gives it a soft feel against the skin, wrapping you in a light, cozy embrace the moment you put it on.
It has a moderate thickness yet feels light and airy, while offering plenty of comfort.
In early autumn, it has the presence of a lightweight outer layer.
In winter, it adds a gentle accent as an inner layer.
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cantate “Stupid Shaggy Cardigan”
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Last season, it was “GREEN BASE” and “SAX BASE”.
This season, by contrast, it comes in two colors: “BLUE BASE” and “PINK BASE”.
The color combination may seem a little bold at first glance, but once you put it on, it blends in surprisingly naturally.
Bringing the look together in similar tones further highlights the flannel shirt’s soft texture and the cardigan’s shaggy finish.
A soft, airy shirt and cardigan, paired with sweatpants.
It has just the right sense of ease and exceptional comfort, while still looking distinctly stylish——.
It’s 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 haven’t often chosen pink shirts in the past.
And yet, this season’s piece surprises you with how naturally it blends in.
Paired with beige pants, it can even bring the overall look together.
Its versatility makes it easy to incorporate into any styling.
Matsushima’s personal pick was PINK, without hesitation.
I would normally reach for BLUE.
For those who love Americana, this may actually be a classic color.
cantate’s check shirts are not seasonal staples, but rather special pieces released only from time to time.
This season’s lineup has an exquisite balance of patterns and colors, making every piece difficult to pass up.
It’s easy to throw on without any fuss, while still fitting seamlessly into everyday life.
It’s sure to become a piece you naturally reach for in the seasons ahead.
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