Well Worn

Yasuto Kamoshita’s archive shirts collection

The Japanese designer, creative and authority on men’s style gives us special access to his unique personal archive

Arnold Wong’s Mythical W.F. Mealli Jacket

We meet with Hong Kong-based vintage aficionado, Arnold Wong, to learn a little more about his most precious possession and his approach to men’s style

Pierre Mahéo’s favourite parka

In this series we ask stylish men to talk us through a precious piece of vintage menswear. Here, Pierre Mahéo, founder and Creative Director at Officine Générale, talks to us about his design philosophy, his approach to brand building and the story behind his favourite coat

Michael Hill on his father’s cardigan

Clothes that stand the test of time often have a story to tell. In ‘Well Worn’ we ask stylish men around the world to talk us through a precious piece of vintage menswear. Who better to start with than the Creative Director of Drake’s, Michael Hill?

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“To Japanese people, sake should be stable and always taste the same. The Japanese market is strict on quality control”, says Mikio Ozawa. “So, to make sake that satisfies it means owing to stable high quality. But the bar is set high for us because we’re not only dealing with natural ingredients - water and rice, but also the fermentation process.” ⁠
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“This giant wooden barrel was made 17 years ago”, explains Mikio Ozawa. “A 300-year-old cedar tree behind the kura began to wither. We had to cut it down, so we decided to have a wooden barrel made from it. We use it for Iroha, a kioke jikomi sake made using an ancient method.” ⁠
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“Becoming head of the brewery was something that happened sooner than I expected. A family business has its upside and downside. My father is concerned about the downside, so he doesn’t interfere at all. He’s letting me spread my wings at present.” ⁠
- Mikio Ozawa, President of the 23rd generation
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