When it comes to coats to buy this year, the two most popular types are "high-quality Chester coats" and "collarless gowns." What kind of coats have a distinctive feel this year while retaining the characteristics of last year's popular "oversized" and "gown silhouette" styles? With the season in which demand for coats is approaching, we spoke to a buyer in charge of women's clothing at Isetan Shinjuku to find out more about coat trends.
■Collarless cardigans that can be worn until early spring are a big hit
Cordigans, somewhere between a coat and a cardigan, are a must-have trend item this season. Having a light, comfortable jacket on hand is the best choice for wisely spending a warm winter. Basic black and gray are popular, but bright, light colors are also popular.
ENFOLD, whose concept is "clothes that make the wearer feel the most luxurious, rather than forcing themselves to look like someone else," is proposing a collarless coat (69,000 yen) made from a single piece of reversible wool. The key features are the relaxed silhouette like a gown and the accent of the two-tone color peeking out when the hem is folded back. The buyer commented, "It's an item that pursues lighter and more comfortable wear, and it's very popular." He added, "We hope you'll enjoy coordinating a rounded, soft look with wide cropped pants, accented with a vibrant knit.
Collarless coat 69,000 yen, sweater 20,000 yen, pants 35,000 yen, socks 4,500 yen, necklace 22,000 yen / all Enfold, other reference products
1411 (One for Eleven), Mitsukoshi Isetan's private brand known for its edgy designs, has released the Cocoon Collarless Coat (53,000 yen). The design has a gentle impression thanks to the natural curve from the collar to the fingertips, created by eliminating the shoulder seam. The coat features a plain silhouette with a fly front, and is made with 360-degree visibility in mind. The buyer commented, "We paid particular attention to the quality of the fabric, and worked directly with the factory to create everything from weaving to processing." He also suggested a relaxed style, saying, "This coat has a modern feel, so we recommend pairing it with a sweatshirt, a knit cap, and trendy wide pants."
Cocoon collarless coat 53,000 yen, crew neck pullover 23,000 yen, V-neck sweater 21,000 yen, pants 19,000 yen / all 1411, other reference items
Since winter arrived late, it seems people are looking for coats that they can wear right away. Both a high-quality Chester coat that will last a lifetime and a collarless gown that can be worn until spring are worth their weight in gold. Why not start looking for your go-to coat for this year?
Return to Part 1: "Materials and details are key to this year's Chester coats. We ask Isetan buyers about this year's must-have outerwear."
■Collarless cardigans that can be worn until early spring are a big hit
Cordigans, somewhere between a coat and a cardigan, are a must-have trend item this season. Having a light, comfortable jacket on hand is the best choice for wisely spending a warm winter. Basic black and gray are popular, but bright, light colors are also popular.
ENFOLD, whose concept is "clothes that make the wearer feel the most luxurious, rather than forcing themselves to look like someone else," is proposing a collarless coat (69,000 yen) made from a single piece of reversible wool. The key features are the relaxed silhouette like a gown and the accent of the two-tone color peeking out when the hem is folded back. The buyer commented, "It's an item that pursues lighter and more comfortable wear, and it's very popular." He added, "We hope you'll enjoy coordinating a rounded, soft look with wide cropped pants, accented with a vibrant knit.
Collarless coat 69,000 yen, sweater 20,000 yen, pants 35,000 yen, socks 4,500 yen, necklace 22,000 yen / all Enfold, other reference products
1411 (One for Eleven), Mitsukoshi Isetan's private brand known for its edgy designs, has released the Cocoon Collarless Coat (53,000 yen). The design has a gentle impression thanks to the natural curve from the collar to the fingertips, created by eliminating the shoulder seam. The coat features a plain silhouette with a fly front, and is made with 360-degree visibility in mind. The buyer commented, "We paid particular attention to the quality of the fabric, and worked directly with the factory to create everything from weaving to processing." He also suggested a relaxed style, saying, "This coat has a modern feel, so we recommend pairing it with a sweatshirt, a knit cap, and trendy wide pants."
Cocoon collarless coat 53,000 yen, crew neck pullover 23,000 yen, V-neck sweater 21,000 yen, pants 19,000 yen / all 1411, other reference items
Since winter arrived late, it seems people are looking for coats that they can wear right away. Both a high-quality Chester coat that will last a lifetime and a collarless gown that can be worn until spring are worth their weight in gold. Why not start looking for your go-to coat for this year?
Return to Part 1: "Materials and details are key to this year's Chester coats. We ask Isetan buyers about this year's must-have outerwear."
