ASPHALT&GREEN RECORD vol.13

ALPHADRY Field Co-ords for a Quiet Noon

The Edokko（A trueborn Tokyoite）, known for their understated sense of style, found elegance in muted tones like grays and browns. Perhaps that same sensibility is what naturally draws me to a charcoal field jacket and pants.

On a summer afternoon, I stop by Muromachi Sunaba, a place I return to often, and enjoy a serving of tempura zaru soba with a chilled sake. Finding relief from the heat at a soba restaurant is one of the quiet pleasures of summer. The lightweight feel and articulated sleeves make even the simple motion of lifting noodles feel effortless. The relaxed regular silhouette strikes just the right balance between refined and easygoing—a mood that feels perfectly at home in a long-established soba restaurant.

The diagonal zip pockets, reminiscent of 1970s Mountain Parkas, lend a retro touch, while the functionality is thoroughly modern. The ALPHADRY®︎ fabric used throughout offers excellent moisture-wicking and quick-drying performance, so even if you work up a sweat while wolfing down a bowl of piping-hot soba, it stays comfortably dry. And if a splash of soba broth lands on your clothes, there’s no need to worry—it washes out easily. Just as the Edokko once expressed their individuality through hand towels and garment linings, quietly incorporating functional materials into everyday clothing is a distinctly modern form of understated style.

True refinement isn’t about showing off specifications or status. The THE NORTH FACE Berkeley graphic is designed discreetly at the back hem, while the cinched hem tabs and a familiar pair of flip-flops keep every step light. Finishing your soba with ease and walking out without lingering—that effortless way of carrying yourself is stylish in its own right.

Photography Cooperation：Muromachi Sunaba Akasaka

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