Both structure and ease, crafted with absolute conviction.
こんばんは。cantáte 松島です。
Good evening. I’m Matsushima from cantáte.
When I make clothes, I am always moving back and forth between these two.
Constructed garments and relaxed garments.
I like both, and I need both.
Like tension and release, they balance each other while reflecting my “now.”
EX Wool Deep Skipper Shirt Today, the two garments at these opposite extremes— Stupid Shaggy Cardigan A story about
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”EX Wool Deep Skipper L/S Shirt”
COL: BLACK, GRAY, BROWN
SIZE: 44, 48
￥82,500- TAX IN
From the side of construction
This is “Something else disguised as a polo shirt”。
Polo shirts have a certain “old man’s day off” feeling to them, don’t they?
It is convenient, but if you let your guard down, it can look sloppy.
Yet it is not as stiff as a shirt, nor as casual as a T-shirt.
I wanted to give proper form to the warmth that lies “in between.”
So I decided to strip the polo shirt back to a blank slate.
The shape of the collar, the depth of the placket, the thickness of the yarn.
The result of taking everything apart and rebuilding it from zero is this Deep Skipper.
It certainly looks somewhat like a polo shirt.
Yet it is quiet and lustrous.
Many polo shirts are cut-and-sewn and have no decreases, but Deep Skipper is “knitwear.”
The lines are refined with “fully fashioned decreases.”
That extra step creates a dignified elegance.
We tucked triangular gussets under the arms to reduce the overlap of seam allowances.
Thanks to that, the sleeves fall naturally and flexibly follow your movements.
The more hidden the detail, the more trust is built into a garment.
What we use is Super 170’s ultra-fine wool。
The already luxurious yarn is twisted into three-ply yarn and knitted densely at 14 gauge.
Even with the same silhouette, where other brands finish with 300g, cantáte uses 600g.
Using more yarn is not inherently superior.
But the ability to achieve the seemingly contradictory texture of being “densely knitted yet fluffy” comes from having the knitting technique, durability, and appearance all in place.
The difference may be difficult to see at a glance.
That is precisely why I think the price may feel high.
But being able to pick it up and feel its density and softness is surely proof of having a “discerning eye.”
Just as tomatoes of the same size can be watery or tightly packed with sweetness.
And another element supporting the “construction” of this garment is the collar stand.
Many knitted polos have collars that lie flat at the neck and look stretched out over time.
But Deep Skipper is designed three-dimensionally by changing the knitting method at the collar stand.
That slight height makes the area around the face look clean and sharpens the impression of the entire silhouette.
It is a small difference when put into words, but this is precisely what makes it look “well-arranged” the moment you put it on.
The cuffs switch to ribbing for just one row, controlling stretch while creating depth and shadow.
Throughout, unnecessary design is pared away while the essential elements are given a clear presence.
The delicate adjustments characteristic of Japanese-made knitwear support the overall “quietness” of the garment.
You can also compete with ultra-fine gauges, as they do in Italy.
but I don't find much appeal in that kind of knitwear.
Knitwear has gauges that are characteristic of knitwear,
I believe there is a certain warmth that can only be expressed within it.
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"Stupid Shaggy Cardigan"
SIZE: 44, 48
￥170,500- TAX IN
From the side of ease
The other extreme is,Stupid Shaggy Cardigan。
The name may be “Stupid（ridiculous）,” but the workmanship is utterly sincere.
A fluffy temptation made entirely from natural materials.
This cardigan combines silk and mohair, knitted without using any synthetic fibers at all.
It is soft and light, leaving a moist warmth against the skin.
Where synthetic fibers would normally be used for reinforcement, we deliberately finished it using only natural materials.
It takes time and expense, but that is precisely what creates a “comfort your skin remembers.”
The pile settles and the texture deepens with wear.
And yet, shedding is nearly nonexistent.
It is fine even under a coat, and it will not inconvenience the person sitting beside you on the train.
there is almost no concern about fibers from the inner layer coming loose.
The colors are deep, quiet MIDNIGHT and
KURT, an homage to grunge.
It looks relaxed, yet has a certain refinement.
That contrast makes this piece fun.
The pocket openings feature herringbone piping.
So the cuffs and hem are intentionally left unbrushed all the way to the edges.
If the areas that need to stretch were brushed, they would lose their elasticity.
This kind of extra care benefits both the comfort and the way the garment sits.
A shared quality: “quietness”
The Deep Skipper leaves room within its structure,
The Shaggy Cardigan brings refinement to relaxation.
Their approaches are completely different, yet they aim for the same place.
Both are clothes for wearing “quietness.”
When I was younger, I chased “a beauty you can see.”
But these days, I’m much more interested in “a beauty you can feel.”
The density of the yarn, the way it holds air, the warmth that remains on the skin.
It is a satisfaction that is difficult for others to understand, but that only you know.
construction and relaxation.
we make both of them with genuine commitment.
That is,The essence of cantáte’s “quietness”are.
EX Wool Deep Skipper Shirt (183cm Size: 44)
EX Wool Deep Skipper Shirt (183cm Size: 44)
EX Wool Deep Skipper Shirt (183cm Size: 48)
Stupid Shaggy Cardigan (183cm Size: 44)
Stupid Shaggy Cardigan (183cm Size: 48)
Both It comes in two sizes, 44 and 48.
Some may wonder, “Why isn’t there a 46?”
But precisely because it is a stretchy knit, we wanted to recommend a more focused size range.
We had Ishibashi try on both sizes 44 and 48, but the choice can be kept simple.
“Wear it fitted or wear it loose”—that’s all.
I think you can make choosing a knit size much easier.
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The Deep Skipper is beautiful even layered beneath a jacket.
the neckline opens just enough to look grown-up even without tying a tie.
By contrast, The Shaggy Cardigan is intentionally worn casually.
Simply throwing it over a T-shirt, shirt, or denim jacket changes the atmosphere.
Neither makes a strong statement, yet both have a definite presence.
It is clothing that understands both “putting things in order” and “letting go.”
Quietness does not mean doing nothing.
Doing only what is necessary, and doing it carefully.
That accumulation enriches your everyday style.
construction and relaxation.
Between these two temperatures,
I feel there is something of my current mood in them.
Surely, depending on the mood of the day, you’ll want to put on both.
I want to continue making these kinds of “quiet clothes.”
cantáte Shimada Shin
