Deluxe for HAVEN – 5th Anniversary Collection
Following up their initial 5th anniversary collection with Bedwin & The Heartbreakers, Canadian select shop HAVEN is launching limited items made by another Tokyo-based menswear company, Deluxe. Two exclusive pieces, the Hamilton Chambray Shirt and the Winston Thermal Shirt, were conceived in Indigo and Black colorways. Noteworthy … READ MORE
Deluxe x PENDLETON – Wool Shirt
After a successful collaboration, Japanese men’s brand Deluxe is turning to PENDLETON for another round of wool shirts. Previous pieces leaned towards red hues, yet these latest shirts are made from the opposite side of the spectrum in blue checked materials. The outer layer is made from … READ MORE
Deluxe – Tank Wind Breaker Jacket
Deluxe may not be pushing the boundaries of men’s fashion, but they aim to design timeless styles that do not get swayed by trends. This Tank Wind Breaker Jacket is a great example of their concept, with an outer shell made from treated cotton fabric. Its exterior … READ MORE
Deluxe – Play Ground Varsity Jackets
Tokyo based Deluxe takes inspiration from classic American wear, rearranging them to suit Japanese customers and these latest Play Ground varsity jackets are a great example. Compared to American jackets, these are made with a slimmer silhouette paying extra attention on fitting. On the left chest is … READ MORE
Deluxe x BARACUTA – G9 Jackets
Established in 1937, the Manchester-based BARACUTA single-handedly created the G9 Jacket, a favorite among legends such as Steve McQueen, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. In keeping with that tradition, Japanese label Deluxe reached out to the classic British brand for an updated design. With royal blue, olive … READ MORE
Deluxe – Fall/Winter 2011 – “Birth of the Cool” Collection | Preview
Japanese label Deluxe presents its lookbook for their fall/winter 2011 season, dubbed “Birth of the Cool” by designer Hideki Kimura. Deluxe bills itself as “the street tailor” — craftsmanship combined with the free-flowing spirit of streetwear — and the new collection more than lives up to the … READ MORE
Deluxe x VANS Zapato del Barco | Available Now
Pre-order since last November with most availability taken already, Deluxe Clothing of Japan and VANS finally launch the much anticipated Zapato del Barco over the weekend. A classic boat shoe in design, Deluxe, as its brand suggested, embellished every part of this footwear with premium materials. A … READ MORE
Freshness Week In Review: 4/24/2011 5/01/2011
Among the overwhelming number of stories we covered this week, it was great to see the release of several projects benefitting victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, from organizations with ties to street art and streetwear; the coalition included Bedwin & the Heartbreakers, Deluxe, Beams, the … READ MORE
Deluxe – Charity T-Shirt | To Support Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Victims
As a more somber Golden Week approaches, more and more Japanese labels are showing their solidarity by any means of contributions. Along with volunteering and several rounds of donation, Deluxe Clothing just printed a set of special charity t-shirts. In black or white with lettering in contrast … READ MORE
Freshness Feature: CLOT’s Upcoming Collaborations – A Conversation with Edison Chen
Suave and unapproachable, with portrayals by countless tabloids, at home and abroad, it is hard to think of Edison Chen as otherwise. The truth is the fictitious profile by rumor starved beat reporters is nothing like the real Edison Chen, who sometimes go by the acronym EDC. … READ MORE
