Obon is over.
The summer SALE has begun.
Things have calmed down a little, so here is our now-customary (?) roundup of recommended SALE items,
(doubling faintly as outfit ideas).
There are still plenty of good ones left.
ANTIPAST Knitted Cardigan [SO307] ¥53,900¥37,730
Starting with ANTIPAST's cotton knits.
First, the yellowish ivory looks lovely against the skin.
It's extremely cool, and the details are elaborate.
The single clear button is antique-looking and so cute.
The sleeves are short, and pushing them up a little gives even more puff, which is cute.
Here's how it looks fastened with the neck button and tied with the tassel cord at the waist.
Cinching the cord a little makes the back fluffy.
ANTIPAST Knit Polo Shirt [SO306] ¥51,700¥36,190
And the one layered underneath is a polo in the same material.
The sleeves open softly and widely, which is cute!
It's somewhat see-through, so an inner layer is a must, but it never feels cheap or revealing, and it's extremely cool!
Veritecoeur Denim Utility Pants [VC-2693] ¥41,800¥29,260
The Veritecoeur peach skin cargo pants I was so fond of are gone, but we have these pants!
They're work-style denim pants, but with a soft, fluid drape, and the color is nice too.
Loose and casual, yet not too young, they come together just right.
Above all...
The back is elastic!!
They're extremely comfortable to wear, and with the back pockets placed low, the silhouette looks neat from every angle.
In fact, this is a unisex size 1.
I'm 156 cm and wearing it, and it's just right.
Size 2 is recommended for those around 165 cm tall.
ALWEL Wrap Hoodie [VET-1] ¥27,500¥19,250
The autumn ALWEL pieces have already arrived too (cute), but a staff member who saw the official site said,
"I think I want this. Can I try it on?"
and threw on this wrap hoodie.
The napped lining fabric is deliberately turned to the outside, and the rough texture is interesting; letting the long cord hang makes a nice picture.
Soft, with a lovely worn-in look.
You can tie the cord loosely at the front, or thread it through the holes, wrap it around the back and tie it snugly.
chimala CHIMALA 20TH Anniversary TEE [CS41-K001CML] ¥9,900¥6,930
Underneath is the chimala brand's 20th anniversary T-shirt.
The chicken's eye is rather sharp, LOL.
ALWEL Long Tucked Skirt [TW-3] ¥30,800¥21,560
A 160 cm staff member is wearing it, but I'm 156 cm and own one too, and wore it a lot this summer.
I wondered if the single-layer light gray would be see-through, but it isn't.
I wondered if it would feel sticky with sweat in midsummer, but it doesn't.
The designed balloon hem gives a cute silhouette, and it's very light and has been a lifesaver.
If anything, the hem isn't very wide, so it may bother you when taking big strides.
In that case, quietly fold over the waist to wear it shorter and you'll be fine.
Veritecoeur Dot Gathered Blouse [VC-2823]¥30,800¥21,560
A blouse worn loosely off the neck, like a light layer.
The hem is flat, so it feels more like a layering piece than a blouse.
The fabric is a thin, soft blouse fabric.
There are gathers in the back, making it fluffy.
The sleeves are long.
It works on its own or with outerwear over it.
ayanoguchiaya Open Collar Jumpsuit (Sumi Brown/Cupro) [dress.88] ¥53,900¥37,730
Cupro is something I've always wanted to wear in summer.
I haven't managed it yet, but many customers have told me,
"Cupro in summer is great! It's cool!"
so I long for it.
Sumi brown is a lovely color that looks usable from now through autumn.
It has an elegant sheen, so even on me it doesn't look shabby, LOL.
chimala Canvas Zip-Up Jacket [CS41-JT16] ¥50,600¥35,420
Size M sold out early, so we have her wearing size S.
She's 160 cm tall.
Unless you want to wear it in the very loose chimala way, it has plenty of room.
You instantly get a slightly faded, lived-in look.
As expected of chimala.
I love raglan sleeves.
Veritecoeur Check Blouse [VC-2825] ¥35,200¥24,640
A blouse whose frilled collar peeks out nicely when layered under something,
and of course it's cute on its own too.
A crinkled, textured check fabric; it was a spring item, but it actually feels autumnal.
Pair it with khaki pants for an even more autumn feel.
Sewing Chop O'alls French Army Field Trousers [SC233P06] ¥33,000¥18,150
Before I knew it, only size 26 was left. At 160 cm tall, it's just right.
It has buttons for adjusting the hem.
The lingering summer heat still looks severe.
We hope you find some great items.