Considerations for autumn and winter jackets: The case of Shinsuke Kojima, designer of KAPTAIN SUNSHINE

Autumn and winter jackets are not just for formal occasions. Adults wear them freely as a part of everyday life, sometimes adding a playful touch. KAPTAIN SUNSHINE designer Shinsuke Kojima's relationship with jackets, as told from his perspective, reflects his individuality.

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photo: Hiromichi Uchida / text & edit: Shigeo Kanno

A style that mixes elements from different eras

I often wear jackets on a daily basis. But it's not something I wear with any formality; for me it's just as casual as wearing a cardigan in the fall and winter. I like vintage clothes, so I enjoy dressing up and down in my own way by combining a new jacket with vintage denim, or by switching between leather shoes and sneakers.

I often look to ordinary middle-aged men on the streets of Paris for inspiration. Their style is fascinating, as they wear old jackets so naturally. I sometimes approach them and ask if I can take their photo.

The basis of my jacket style is a crossover of different eras and a mixture of workwear and dresses. This direction is also reflected in the base of the clothes I create for KAPTA IN SUNSHINE.

Shinsuke Kojima
A wool jacket and matching pants are styled with a vintage dungaree shirt as an inner layer. A handkerchief is tucked into the chest for an accent.
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