Outsider
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| Unit: cm |
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| Shoulder Width |
| Chest Width |
| Length |
| Sleeve Length |
| S | M | L |
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| 48.0 | 51.0 | 54.0 |
| 55.0 | 58.0 | 58.0 |
| 81.0 | 82.5 | 84.5 |
| 61.0 | 63.0 | 65.0 |
- Wool 100%
- Silk embroidery thread
- Shell buttons
- Handmade in Japan
Outsider
A casual western shirt in which everything except the base seams is finished by hand-stitching.
Taking three and a half days to make a single shirt, it reflects the designer's obsessive devotion, and the name "Outsider" suits it perfectly.
For this edition, we followed the brand's original design while making a Lounge Sai exclusive with details such as chain stitching around the sleeves and a cut-off hem.
手仕事に見えない丁寧な職人仕事
The eye tends to go to the places where hand-stitching is easy to spot, such as the chain-stitch decoration and the buttonholes, but the true essence of this shirt lies in the craftsmanship elsewhere.
Even knowing in advance that everything except the base seams is hand-finished, you can pick up the shirt and study it closely and still not notice the hand-stitching, because it is so neat. That is what makes it remarkable.
Machine stitching can make the fabric stiff, so the work is deliberately done by hand to follow the body and give a three-dimensional finish.
Even if the difference is slight to the eye, I believe it is this accumulation of attention to detail that creates the difference in how it feels to wear.
In addition, the triangular sections at both ends of the chest pockets are reinforced using the selvage edge of the fabric, which has been treated to prevent fraying. This not only ensures durability but also serves as a subtle design accent.
It's a detail that reflects the deep understanding of garments and textiles that only a designer experienced in bespoke tailoring could achieve — a piece filled with thoughtful touches throughout.
For this shirt, there are four key changes from the original: the fabric, buttons, decorative chain stitching, and the cut-off finish on the back hem.
We removed the plant motif chain stitching that originally adorned the front and instead added chain stitching along the edges of the cuffs.
Also, for the chain stitching this time, we chose black silk thread. The subtle sheen of the silk stands out beautifully against the dry texture of the fabric.
In addition, the back body was originally finished in the same way as the front, but we asked for it to be changed to a cut-off finish to match the cut-off yoke.
This gives the piece roughness as well as refinement, making it a well-balanced shirt that is easy to wear.
Once the piece arrives, I hope you'll take the time to examine every detail — it's a shirt that will only become more enjoyable the more you appreciate its craftsmanship, especially for those who truly love clothing.
That said, even without focusing on those finer points, it’s a piece that simply looks great when worn.
A one-of-a-kind, ultimate western shirt — I hope you’ll enjoy it.
