Special Program at THIRD PLACE

 

 

 

 

 

Hello. This is Nishiwaki from THIRD PLACE.

 

October is here.

It is my absolute favorite time of year.

The reason is that I can eat plenty of delicious seasonal autumn foods that I love, and since I tend to sweat easily, I’m happy that the humidity drops and the temperature becomes more comfortable. Haha.

Also, as someone in the clothing business, this time of year is always fun.

We have everything in stock, from the highlight outerwear pieces we’ve been preparing to top-tier knitwear, standard shirts, and trousers—it’s the most impressive collection of the year.

I know this is a time when you all take great care in choosing your pieces, and we, too, are constantly putting our hearts into our introductions; it’s a serious contest of sorts. Haha.

With shipments arriving daily from all over the world, our store is now exactly in the state I wanted to express as THIRD PLACE. If you can find the time, please stop by.

And there is still more to come this season.

We will continue to share pieces that the three of us have selected, as well as items I personally like and want to introduce, all from our own unique perspectives, so please keep checking back.

Now then, today I have an announcement for you all regarding a special program.

Antwort, which joined the THIRD PLACE lineup starting in the 26AW season.

For three days only, starting this weekend from Saturday, October 10th to the 12th (Monday), we will be hosting the brand’s very first physical event here at THIRD PLACE.

Many of you may already know of them since we’ve been posting about them on Instagram quite a bit, but Antwort is a brand where all information—the designer, founding year, location, etc.—is kept completely under wraps.

Because of this, there is basically only the information provided on their official website and Instagram, so I imagine many of you haven't been able to grasp what kind of brand they really are.

This creative approach, which intentionally maintains anonymity, is the polar opposite of the information-saturated era we live in today.

To go a step further, an approach involving anonymity isn’t actually all that rare these days.

In some cases, you can see that it’s just something they are doing, but after speaking with the Antwort team, I felt that their desires were clear and that the creative direction was consistently focused on conveying what they love.

The quality of every single visual released irregularly is high, and I am one of those people who looks forward to their updates.

Simply put, it’s really cool, isn't it?

Even without much of an explanation, many people go to the stores that carry them on the release date to see what they are really like in person, and once they try them on, they are hooked—I get the impression that their fan base is growing rapidly.

I was so happy when we decided to do something with the Antwort team here at THIRD PLACE.

We have always focused on "people" at this location, prioritizing not just showing what is made, but also conveying the mindset and values of the people who make it.

That is precisely why, while preserving the "anonymity" the brand values, I want to convey the warmth of Antwort here at our store, in our own way.

We are hosting a program where you can experience Antwort firsthand here, and learn about the parts that cannot be felt digitally.

 

Let me tell you what we will actually be doing.

Usually, we curate items based on our own perspective, but this time, since it is important for you to fully feel and understand their worldview, we have prepared things so you can view and select from almost a full collection of Antwort clothing.

Actually, this season’s collection has already been fully delivered, and many items are already sold out.

Therefore, with the cooperation of the brand for this program, we have almost all the items from the 26AW collection, including items we hadn't previously selected for THIRD PLACE. Most sizes are available as well.

And on the first day of the event, Saturday, October 10th, an Antwort staff member will be at the store all day, so you can talk to them directly about the brand and the clothing. Please feel free to ask about items you were curious about or items you were undecided on!

They will only be at the store on the first day of the period, so please make sure not to get that mixed up.

There are some rules I need you to follow for this event.

・Photography inside the store during the event is strictly prohibited.

・Please do not post any details about the brand on the web, social media, etc.

We ask for your cooperation with these two points.

 

 

 

 

During this three-day weekend, the space at THIRD PLACE will change, enveloped in the atmosphere of Antwort. We will provide you with time to spend having meaningful communication.

You can also view the various brands of clothing we’ve collected at THIRD PLACE, so I hope you find some new encounters and styles.

We are very much looking forward to it too.

The three of us have each styled ourselves with Antwort items.

Take a look as a preview for the weekend!

 

 

ANTWORT "LAYERD SLEEVE KNIT SKIPPER" ¥45,000+TAX
ANTWORT "COLLECTIVE BOSTON BAG" ¥45,000+TAX

BELPER "REGULAR DENIM FADE"
ROA "Fedaia"

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTWORT "WOOL NYLON RIDERS BLOUSON" ¥68,000+TAX

HERILL "GOLDENCASH PULLOVER"
ISSUETHINGS for THIRD PLACE "TYPE333"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTWORT "COTTON SILK SWEAT ZIP PARKA" ¥40,000+TAX
ANTWORT "COTTON SILK SWEAT WIDE PANTS" ¥42,000+TAX
ANTWORT "CUT OFF LS TEE" ¥17,000+TAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTWORT "DENIM SKIPPER JACKET" ¥58000+TAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTWORT "DROP KNIT CARDIGAN" ¥54,000+TAX
ANTWORT "MERINO WOOL LS TEE" ¥22,000+TAX

 

 

 

ANTWORT "SMOOTH RIB POCKET BLOUSON" ¥55,000+TAX
ANTWORT "CUT OFF LS TEE" ¥17,000+TAX

 

"Antwort’s brand concept is 'UNIFORMS'. We focus on the organization and identity that each group possesses, and produce ideal uniforms for our own team using high-quality materials."

There are several reasons why I came to like Antwort clothing, but a major part is that it is "everyday" clothing.

I wasn't originally a fan of black clothing, but there’s something strange and familiar about Antwort’s black. Because it uses materials that are easy to wear, like nylon and washable fabrics, it has a cool atmosphere that I haven't really chosen before, but I like the novelty of how easy it is to wear, even for someone casual like me.

I would love to talk with you all about the Antwort I want to propose from now on at THIRD PLACE.

Lastly, I have prepared a novelty item!

This ID card is one expression of the "uniforms" and "organizational structure" that Antwort promotes.

It represents that collective presence where one can tell what something is without it having to be explicitly stated.

This is a limited-edition item with names on the front and back of the card, as well as on the neck strap.

The card is removable, so you can also use the neck strap for your keys in your daily life!

We will be giving this novelty item to those who participate in this special program and make a purchase, on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

(You are welcome to post the novelty item you take home on social media!)

It has been a long post, but I look forward to many people participating this weekend!

Well then, everyone, I’m counting on you!