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From late winter into spring, bring in a border pattern that brightens your complexion. Not swayed by trends, Le minor is versatile and easy to mix and match into many outfits.

February is when shops begin filling with spring items, and we start feeling a touch of spring a little early. This time, we'd like to introduce Le minor wear that answers that gradually springlike mood—perfect for a winter marine style.

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・Border patterns × outerwear: exploring the compatibility

As the days grow longer, that all-purpose black outerwear so easy to pair with winter clothes can start to feel a bit heavy. Still, February is the coldest month of the year. In such a season, we recommend pairing outerwear with a border pattern that brightens your complexion, letting you enjoy a marine style even in winter.

The best thing about border patterns is, above all, the fresh, clean impression they give when worn. There's also the sophisticated feel that brings to mind stylish women abroad, or a Parisienne.

When winter arrives, you see many people blending into the crowd in black down jackets. Dark-toned outerwear has a lot of devoted fans, thanks to features like not showing dirt easily, staying wearable for a long time without getting tiresome, and pairing well with almost any outfit. On the other hand, if you don't choose your inner layers carefully, your precious individuality can end up getting buried.

Playing it safe rarely leads to failure, but looking exactly like everyone else can feel a little dull. Whether it's outerwear or something like a cardigan, when you layer something on top, a solid color underneath can sometimes feel a bit plain and lacking in impact—that's when a border pattern brings a brighter impression.

Now let's talk a little about the relationship between black and your complexion.

Many people say, "As I've gotten older, black has become harder to wear." There's actually a reason for this: one way to look at it is that black ends up drawing out exactly the parts of the face you'd rather hide.

Colors pull in the colors around them. Optical illusions are a prime example of this, but black, in particular, is said to have the effect of making facial features appear more distinct and pronounced. In other words, while it sharpens features like the eyebrows, eyes, and facial contours, it also draws more attention to the wrinkles, dark circles, spots, and other things that tend to increase with age and that you'd rather keep hidden.

▲ You can probably tell that the area from the neck to the face looks a bit heavier on the left, where the black top is worn.

Also, since black is psychologically the color that feels heaviest, wearing an all-black outfit day after day is said to sometimes weigh down even a bright, cheerful mood.

That said, women who wear dark tones crisply and confidently look wonderfully cool and stylish. This is exactly where the border pattern comes in—letting you wear black brightly, without it feeling flat even when layered.

・A winter marine look with black outerwear and a border top



Standing out against dark tones, the clean blue-and-white coloring of this Basque shirt is refreshing above all else, brightening the area around your face when you throw on outerwear.

Recognized as one of the world's three great Basque shirt makers, Le minor is a long-established French house that has continued making Basque shirts and cut-and-sew tops in France. Its French casual wear is not only comfortable to wear, thanks to its pleasant texture and good breathability, but also highly durable.

Even though Le minor is a globally recognized brand, it has kept its scale limited to production within France ever since its founding, in order to maintain quality, delivering carefully made, high-quality wear to us. For this reason, it's known as a distinguished, rare name even among the world's three great Basque shirt makers, and a Le minor tag on the sleeve is the kind of detail that makes those in the know say, "Oh."

The Boat Neck Pullover in Russell knit is somewhat thicker than other Basque shirts. Russell knit is woven on a machine called a "Russell knitting machine," using a coarser gauge. While Russell knit doesn't stretch, that's precisely what gives it its resistance to losing shape and its ability to hold its form—touch it with your hand, and you'll immediately understand its outstanding stability and durability. Since it has a relaxed silhouette, it's also nice to wear something underneath on chilly early-spring days.

It's not too thick, so this pullover works equally well tucked in or worn untucked.

What's great about a border pattern is how, on its own, it can completely transform the mood of an outfit into something more stylish. Compare the difference in impression between a border top and a plain one, and you'll see what we mean.

The plainness of a solid color is softened, and the marine style comes together perfectly.

モールスキンの高級感ある艶が特徴的な一枚。こちらはやや薄手で、コットン×リネンという素材から年間を通して穿けるマリンパンツです。 The marine pants worn together with the raschel-knit pullover this time are a piece characterized by the luxurious sheen of moleskin. This one is slightly thin, made from a cotton × linen material, making them marine pants that can be worn throughout the year.

With a wide full length and elastic waist design, one of the great things about Le Minor's marine pants is that they don't feel tight even when worn over thick leggings or tights underneath, so you can layer them in winter too.

Since they aren't too casual, these are pants that can also be worn for office style. When it comes to marine pants, it's surprisingly common for the buttons to be purely decorative, but because Le Minor's marine pants come from a prestigious brand, they feature genuine, functional buttons and a true wearing experience. With a beautiful silhouette and comfortable fit, it's easy to see why this piece remains popular in any era.

・Panel borders that brighten up your complexion

This is a "panel border" knit, with the border pattern placed toward the lower half for a lower center of visual weight. Though thin for a knit, it's made with 50% wool, keeping you warm and well-insulated.

Because the panel border knit lowers the visual center of gravity for a slimming look, it's well suited to layering under autumn and winter outerwear like long coats or dark-colored jackets, giving it a refined, polished impression when worn.


With dropped shoulders, this knit has a relaxed fit and feel. The "IVORY/MARINE" colorway, which has a lot of white in it, also has the effect of brightening up the area around your face thanks to the white color. Borders already give a fresh impression on their own, but panel borders let you wear them even more lightly, with a brighter look around the face.

What's more, this piece has a boat neck that keeps the neckline clean and simple, so you can enjoy styling it with a detachable collar or scarf. It's also recommended for wearing with necklaces, as they're less likely to interfere with the garment.

One of the great things about the denim marine pants paired here is that they give a fresh impression regardless of the season. Like the marine pants introduced above, these can also be combined with thick leggings or tights. Plus, since the denim is thin, another nice point is that they can be worn without feeling bulky.

These are high-waisted, but since part of the waistband is also elastic, sitting down or crouching feels easy and comfortable, without any tightness. With a design that can be worn year-round, once you hang these in your wardrobe, they're likely to become the everyday marine pants you keep reaching for.

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投稿者: 福井 日時: 2024年02月09日 10:41 | permalink

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