Keep it long, treasure it long.

An essential item during the rainy season, the umbrella. With proper care, its water-repellent (or waterproof) effect will last longer, letting you enjoy using it comfortably. When it's especially dirty, we recommend maintaining it with detergent.

Some people struggle with poor posture while sitting at a computer or with a pelvis that isn't properly aligned. Many have tried pelvic adjustment or chiropractic treatment, but find it hard to keep going to appointments regularly and end up giving up. Poor posture doesn't just look unappealing—it also places a heavy burden on the body while walking, and is said to make you tire more easily.

BEAUMONT ORGANIC, made with organic cotton, offers wear that you can slip into at your own relaxed pace. The fabric stretches beautifully, almost like taking a deep breath, while still retaining a sense of sheen and refinement—giving it the versatility to suit many different styles. This time, we'll take a look at the various ways to wear and choose from BEAUMONT ORGANIC's collection.

A quietly enduring long-seller from a Japanese brand, BARBARIAN CHIEFTAIN. True to its Japanese roots, it's designed to fit even those with high insteps and wide feet, packed with the expertise the maker has built up over years of supplying rain boots to people who wear them every single day—boots you can savor and grow attached to over time.

For people with wide, high-instep feet—a common foot shape among Japanese people—shoe shopping tends to be a cautious process, since issues like swelling and pain from ill-fitting sizes are always a concern. For those who find it difficult to find shoes that truly fit their feet, once they do find something good, they often stick with it and buy it again and again. This time, we'd like to introduce a pair of sandals we can recommend to anyone struggling with this very issue.

This time, ZUTTO created a 100% cotton long skirt that keeps you unfazed even on rainy days. Being lightweight, it's also great for travel and outdoor activities.

There was a time when Western-style umbrellas were admired almost like works of craft. We take a deep dive into KOUMORIUMBRELLA, an umbrella with a quiet, distinctive presence, created by bringing Japanese artisans together once again and combining each of their skills.

This time, ZUTTO has created an organic cotton dress meant to be worn on those days when you want to take good care of yourself. The refreshing touch of the lightweight fabric offers a wearing experience that gently eases the mind.

Let me introduce once again the appeal of duckfeet sandals — a long-selling item that ZUTTO has carried for over 10 years. I'll also share examples of repairs and how the leather changes over time.

Choosing a folding umbrella can be surprisingly tricky. Here's a summary of the key points to keep in mind—such as diameter, length, and handle style—to help guide your selection.

When you hear "patterned pants," you probably picture ethnic-style, flashy color combinations and bold patterns—the kind that can easily turn into a very distinctive, statement-making look. That's a common impression, but once you actually try them on, you'll find that pairing them with a plain top creates just the right contrast, making them a piece that expands the range of your outfits. That said, for those who feel a bit hesitant about patterns so bold that the pants end up stealing all the attention, here come easy pants featuring a botanical print in chic colors—easy to wear and easy to style.

We tried on and reviewed the "[Special Order] Hat beats," a hat that lets you shade yourself from the sun in a casual style. This is a special color made as a custom order with pcnq. In the latter half of this article, we'll also share the behind-the-scenes story of how the special order color came to be, told by the planning team, along with a review from a longtime user.

RAINS bags and raincoats (rainwear) are practical and useful whether it's raining or not. To make raincoats last, a bit of extra care before and after wearing them is essential. Since some items are treated with water-repellent finishes, or have their parts joined using special processing, care should be tailored to match each product's construction.

Linen products often come in natural, earthy colors that highlight the material itself, but MagicLinen offers linen goods in a wide range of vibrant colors. In this issue, we introduce the brand story behind MagicLinen, and pair one of their colorful linen shirts—perfect for the coming summer—with denim from the Japanese brand SETTO.

Functional yet comfortable to wear every day, with an easy-to-maintain texture—this is truly daily wear. Now, at the start of early summer, is an easy time to choose it, and our new cooling-to-the-touch T-shirts have arrived.