Most of you probably know that this was originally used as cold-weather gear by fishermen and the navy.
Made of wool melton, it's highly insulating, and the double-breasted front is designed so that either the right or left side can be worn on top depending on the wind direction, providing excellent wind protection.
It's a staple of casual wear now, and it's one of my essential winter items for when I want to dress up a bit.
However, since I'm always riding my bike, I rarely have the chance to wear it—it's stiff and heavy, so it just ends up gathering dust in my closet.
Well, this P-coat—I wasn't particularly expecting it, but surprise! It’s finally appeared this season from nari/furi!
NF-170
¥44,100
Colors: Black, Navy
The fabric is lighter and more stretchy than the standard version, and the length is a bit shorter, making it easier to ride a bike in.
The buttons feature the classic anchor design.
It’s stylish just by looking at it; you don’t even have to put it on to know it looks cool.
But I want you to see it being worn, so...
The model is 170cm tall, a slightly slim, stylish guy.
The size is S, and the color is black.
The length is closer to a jacket than a coat.
Let’s try a different way of wearing it with a different model.
170cm tall, 62kg, short-legged and bearded.
Size S, color navy.
You don't see many people wearing it like this in the city, but if you button the top button, pop the collar, and use the strap under the collar to tighten it up, your neck stays warm.
It might even make you look a bit more stylish.
By the way, this strap attaches with Velcro so it can be placed anywhere on the collar stand, and when not in use, you can just tuck it away behind the collar.
There are other clever touches too.
The cuffs have snap buttons not usually found on a standard P-coat; if you undo them...
The sleeves extend out to cover the back of your hands.
It’s a staple feature for cycling gear, and it helps minimize the entry of cold wind.
You can't tell from the outside, but the lining is important too!
It’s a bit hard to see, but the right side is the front panel, and the left side is the back panel.
They really thought about cycling; the front part uses a thin, fleecy, brushed fabric with high thermal insulation, while the back part uses a mesh material to provide some breathability.
I feel like it takes a lot of guts to put out an item like this for cyclists, but for those guys (myself included) who want to look sharp in a shirt and knit, act cool—not that we'd be playing the piano or anything—and go on a date with a cute girl, or for those who have been itching to dress up a little, this is exactly what we’ve been craving. I’m grateful to nari/furi.
Well, for now, I’m going to go find that girl to go on a date with.
yanakku
★For inquiries about this product, please contact shop@circles-jp.com
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