"A shirt I want to layer"
Hello. This is Kubono from THIRD PLACE.
Seeing how a certain woman wore her shirt made me want to wear shirts this year, leading me to the 26AW season.
And I got one.
A neutral shirt that's not too masculine, without sharp edges or quirks, always sleek and effortless.
That would be Ernie Palo, a Japanese brand that we started carrying last spring/summer.
Launched in 2021, the brand's theme is "the pursuit of identity within universal creation. Products that feel contemporary yet will be passed down as archives to future generations," offering clean and timeless items.
I learned about the brand four years ago through a photo they posted.
The natural appearance and styling conveyed through it were very appealing, and I started following them ever since.
So, when Nishiwaki suggested introducing the brand last year, I was thrilled. I thought, "This is incredibly exciting!" (lol)
The clothes and atmosphere I saw at the exhibition were also wonderful, and it was consistent with the impression I got from the photos, in a good way.
Clothes exist in everyday life, furniture is placed, and people are there. I apologize for being abstract, but Ernie Palo fits into such ordinary scenes. I believe its naturalness, unaffected by trends now or in the future, is its charm.
COL: SAX
SIZE: 44,46
¥30,000+TAX
Among the clothes this brand makes, I personally think the standard shirt best embodies their essence.
It's a simple regular-collar design, so it might be hard to tell, but the key is the silhouette.
The balance is exquisite: shoulder width with a little room around the shoulders (size 44: 48cm), a relaxed body width with a wide chest (size 44: 58cm), and sleeve length that is slightly short or just right (size 44: 58cm).
Roughly speaking, it's a balance where the shoulder width and body width are L size, and the sleeve length is S size.
At first glance, this sleeve length might seem unusual.
However, I actually like this peculiarity.
For me, who likes to wear shirts properly without rolling up the sleeves, this was a very important detail. In my experience, even if I found a shirt I liked, the long sleeves were always a drawback.
But with this shirt, my hands are clearly visible without rolling up the sleeves.
This was one of the deciding factors for me.
One advantage of this silhouette that I'd like to suggest is layering.
This is the main point.
It's a privilege unique to autumn and winter that can't be enjoyed in hot summer, and it's a fashion suggestion.
Since outfits tend to be in dark tones, adding a pop of color around the neck, which catches the eye easily, can change the overall impression of the styling.
You can wear it alone, of course, but by layering it under a knit or sweatshirt, you can let the color peek out from the neckline.
It layers naturally without bulk, regardless of what you wear on top.
The ability to layer like this was the biggest reason I chose this shirt.
de dam foundation "Nepped Cotton Jacket"
JERZEES × THIRD PLACE "CREWNECK SWEAT"
de dam foundation "Nepped Cotton Trousers"
extreme cashmere "paolo"
TOZAOU "Doorman Pants"
HERILL "Rigidcashmere Pullover"
ISSUETHINGS "type333"
MEIAS "MILITALY KNIT PO"
ISSUETHINGS "TYPE121"
The French blue color, seen in a full-body shot, is also excellent.
Europe (France) is characterized by vibrant and deep blues, while America features slightly faded light blues or faded blue tones derived from workwear, such as Charvet dress shirts or Brooks Brothers button-down shirts.
In Japan, we can incorporate these styles with our own sensibilities, having understood the cultures and aesthetics of both Europe and America.
It's not about which is better or correct, but about understanding the merits of each and being able to choose what suits your current style.
I believe that's the unique enjoyment of fashion in Japan.
You can wear it neatly, or pair it with casual items like denim or sweatpants.
This Ernie Palo shirt combines a somewhat European-like coloring with an American-like casual material, which personally, I find great for choosing how to wear it.
And because of its attention to silhouette and material, the charm of this French blue is further enhanced.
That's why I like this shirt.
I started this autumn/winter with shirts.
I personally wear it hard 4 days a week. (Those who see me in stores might be thinking, "He's wearing it again, lol")
For those who don't know Ernie Palo yet, or have been curious about it, please let me recommend starting with this shirt.
And let's layer up this autumn/winter!