Find out little-known yet interesting facts about clothing through
the words of discerning designers who have been creating
essential masterpieces for BEAMS PLUS collections.
The crucial new philosophy of BEAMS PLUS,
“Updating timeless classics for the future,”
cannot be achieved without their wealth of knowledge.
vol.15
American Suit
Hisao Saito
from TUBE
vol.14
BACKPACK
Takao Fujimoto
from STANDARD SUPPLY
vol.13
5 Pocket Denim Pants
Kenichi & Koji Shiotani
from WAREHOUSE
vol.12
Luggage Wear
Setsumasa Kobayashi
from .....RESEARCH
vol.11
Leather Wallet
Daisuke Motoike
from MOTO
vol.10
Fatigue Pants
Daiki Suzuki
from ENGINEERED GARMENTS
vol.09
Tie
Kenichi Kusano
from KENNETH FIELD
vol.08
Tote Bag
Shinshu Kosuzume
from BRIEFING
vol.07
Coverall Jacket
Takeshi Ohfuchi
from Post O'Alls
vol.06
Balmacaan Coat
Shinsuke Kojima
from KAPTAIN SUNSHINE
vol.05
Western Shirt
Yutaka Goto
from REMI RELIEF
vol.04
M-51
Kimitoshi Chida
from sage de cret
vol.03
Sweat
Satoshi Suzuki
from LOOPWHEELER
vol.02
Open Collar Shirt
Hirofumi Yamashita
from MOJITO
vol.01
Blazer
Jack Carlson
from ROWING BLAZERS
End Clothing
GOODHOOD
THE HIP STORE
Liberty
MR. PORTER
Never Never
Oi Polloi
PEGGS & SON
Triads
Wood Wood
Browns
Harrods
Gravity Pope
Lost & Found
SSENSE
Bergdorf Goodman
CANOE CLUB
Frances May
Nordstrom
Pilgrim Surf+Supply
Totem Brand Co.
1940年代半ばから1960年代半ばにかけてのアメリカは、かつてない好景気のもと、政治や経済、スポーツや文化など、あらゆる面で大きく成長しました。このおよそ20年間は、今に続く長いアメリカの歴史の中でも「黄金時代」といわれています。戦争で勝利し、国力が飛躍的に伸び、需要は高まるばかり。合理主義のもとに大量生産がシステム化され、シーンやスタイルに応じた「ユニフォーム」が新たに編集されたのも、時代の大きな特徴でした。アメリカントラディショナル、ワーク、スポーツ、ミリタリー。それぞれがもつ意味を正しく生かす、無駄のない機能をもった衣服には、普遍的な美しさがあらわれています。この4つのカテゴリは、今日に伝わるファッションのスタンダードであり、原点です。<BEAMS PLUS>は、その時代背景から生まれたディテールを正しく理解することから導き出した『現代のベーシックウェア』を提案します。
In the mid1940s to mid1960s, so called America’s "golden era", the U.S.’ national strength remarkably grew, taking advantage of the booming economy. During this era, systemized mass production eventually became the mainstream, and various uniforms were modified for more specific scenes.eventually became the mainstream, and various uniforms were modified for more specific scenes.
The fashion standard and origin of today’s basic wear comes from the categories, American traditional, work, sports and military. Universal beauty can be seen in these functional clothing that properly utilizes each significant detail. Based on the historical background of these uniforms, BEAMS+ (BEAMS PLUS) suggests modernistic basic wear with authentic details.
<BEAMS PLUS> Documentary video
commemorating the 20th anniversary of label launchWith a concept of ‘timeless men's clothing’, BEAMS+(BEAMS PLUS) reflects the good-old American styles that BEAMS grew up on.
From Japan, Italy, UK and the US, the film features and interviews key figures and brands around the world supporting the label.
with
(in A to Z… of appearance)Alan Zafrin (JOHNSON LEATHERS)/Al Ribaya (AL’S ATTIRE)/
Andrea Canè (Woolrich International)
Bruce Pask (Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus)/
Curt Clark (Southwick)/
Daiki Suzuki (NEPENTHES AMERICA INC)/
Daniel Todd (MR PORTER)/Hisao Saito (TUBE)/
Jack Carlson (ROWING BLAZERS)/
Kenichi Kusano (KENNETH FIELD)/
Robert Clark (ALDEN SHOE COMPANY)/
Satoshi Suzuki (LOOPWHEELER)/
Shigehiko Taguchi (dip ltd)/
Shinsuke Kojima (KAPTAIN SUNSHINE)/Tomoki Sukezane (STYLIST)