With the long-awaited summer festival season upon us, we bring you 8 handy items recommended by the FASHION HEADLINE editorial team!
With a little preparation, such as attention to design and functionality, or items that are often overlooked but are actually useful to have, festivals can be made more fun and comfortable. While listening to your favorite artists' music, pack your backpack and head out fully equipped!
Long Rainwear
Outdoor festivals are prone to sudden weather changes. We recommend long rainwear to protect you from the wind and rain. Just keeping your buttocks dry reduces stress!
Nylon Jacket ¥47,000 / Aigle (Aigle Customer Service / 0120-810-378)
Small-sized shoulder bag
A convenient sub-bag to have in addition to your main backpack. Store frequently used items like your smartphone, coins, and sunscreen! You can access them easily without having to take off your backpack.
Shoulder Bag (Sage, ¥27,000 *Available in Isetan Shinjuku's exclusive colors, Black and Navy) / Wakko Wakko (Isetan Shinjuku/03-3352-1111)
Large, Lightweight Stole
This versatile scarf easily draped over your shoulders will protect you from the scorching heat of summer and the chill of evening sun. Another attractive feature is that it can be rolled up for compact portability.
MULTI STRIPE STOLE (PURPLE ¥10,000) / Nukitepa (Nukitepa Aoyama/03-6427-9945)
Sunglasses with outstanding design and functionality
Sunglasses are often worn all day, so choose a stylish and bold design. Anti-reflective coatings also make them easier to see.
Sunglasses (HODO ¥17,000) / ADSR (4K/03-5464-9321)
My Bottle with Cooling Function
With eco-consciousness on the rise these days, some festivals even encourage the use of personal bottles. A bottle with a cooling function keeps your drink cold while you move on to the next stage!
Bottle (16oz/470ml, Stone/Moonstone, ¥4,800) / Swell (Isetan Shinjuku Store/03-3352-1111)
Compact Mobile Battery
While taking photos or keeping in touch with friends, you might suddenly find your phone runs out of charge. A mobile battery with a storable Lightning cable keeps the cable tangle-free and convenient to carry.
Mobile Battery (Natural/Bamboo ¥7,000) / Nuance (Isetan Shinjuku Store/03-3352-1111)
Multicolor Cosmetics to Lift Your Mood
In an extraordinary space, you can freely enjoy makeup. Create a whole new look with multi-color cosmetics that can be used on various parts of your body, such as your eyes, cheeks, lips, and hair!
Mirror Cool Touch Bar (Left: 04, Right: 05, ¥4,000 each) / Fiveism by Three (Isetan Shinjuku Store/03-3352-1111)
Colored Lipsticks That Create a "Makeup Look"
At festivals, it's hard to touch up your makeup. That's when colored lipsticks come in handy. It applies quickly without a mirror and delivers a vibrant color. We recommend the one with SPF to protect your lips from the sun.
Kiehl's Butter Stick Lip Treatment with SPF (Rose, ¥2,200) / Kiehl's (Kiehl's/03-6332-7437)
