Step out of the ordinary and discard your navy and grey sweaters — try a different colour, like this purple hue.
Navy blazers might evoke some sense of formality, but you can tone it down with a softer fabric such as wool. It’s perfect for casual days when you still want to look dapper.
There may not be much function for the pocket square, but don’t underestimate how this small piece of fabric can instantly jazz up your look.
While the Westerners favour slim-cut pants, we find that a defining feature of the Japanese gentlemen is wide-legged trousers, which changes up the overall silhouette of your outfit.
The classic black loafer is a staple in any gentleman’s closet, and can be matched with nearly every outfit. If you don’t already have one, what are you waiting for?
Who? @shuhei_nishiguchi
Shuhei Nishiguchi is a director and buyer at Japanese clothing label Beams F. If you need a good schooling on how to layer your outfits, Nishiguchi is a prime example and perfect tutor.
A growing trend in the Japanese gentlemen style is the shawl-collar cardigan, which looks both comfortable and stylish. It gives an overall softer silhouette, and is a great way to layer during the colder weathers.
Waist coats shouldn’t be relegated to just being a part of three-piece suits. Take it out once in a while and play around with layers.
A basic navy tie is not only classic, but also a staple in any man’s wardrobe. Put aside the garish printed ones.
The classic white shirt can never go wrong, and is an essential piece in dressing up an outfit.
Once again, we see the wide-legged trousers in play, but if wide-legged is a silhouette you’re not ready to adopt, try these slimmer white trousers for good measure.
Stick to the overall colour palette of browns and whites with another classic pair of shoes, the derbies.
Who? @tomoyoshi_takada
Naturally, Tomoyoshi Takada is a fashion buyer for menswear brand Brilla Per Il Gusto. He’s constantly decked in the sharpest suits and styles, and doesn’t shy away from accessorising with printed scarves. He posts very regularly, so you’ll have no shortage of style inspiration.
It’s difficult to pull off a double-breasted suit, but for the style, it’s definitely worth a try. For a cohesive look, pick a double-breasted suit in a light grey-brown hybrid and keep the colour scheme cohesive.
Be sure to pair your double-breasted blazer with matching trousers. Do it like the Japanese gentlemen and roll up your pants to show off some ankle.
Keep to a similar colour scheme with this striped tie — cohesive, yet still striking.
Accessorise with a pocket square that is in a lighter colour scheme, but doesn’t look too out of place.
Still keeping to the same colour scheme is this classic pair of shiny dark brown oxfords.
Who? @gatsby_osaka
This dapper gentleman is the official Instagrammer of Japanese menswear brand Strasburgo Men’s. Even on his “dress down” days, he still amazes with a sharp sense of style.
Men in sharp suits are like women in lingerie — sexy. While most men do not wear matching suits on a daily basis (unless your job requires you to), there are ways to work around the suit and blazer, yet still look extremely dapper. For that, turn to our list of dandy Japanese gentlemen who seem to sharp all the time.
It’s even more evident during Pitti Uomo, one of menswear’s most stylish events of the year held in Florence. Other than the Italians, you will find that the Japanese contingent is the most well-dressed bunch; not just for their best bespoke outfits, but also for their boldness in experimenting with unusual prints, layers, and accessories.
In fact, we are so inspired by this Japanese dandyism that we’ve put together three style stars for you to steal their styles. These Japanese gentlemen are in no way your average street style influencer — they’re older men who have spent years refining their styles into one that’s distinguished and classic yet relevant. Naturally, it helps that these gentlemen have a background in fashion, like Shuhei Nishiguchi and Tomoyoshi Takada who are fashion buyers for their respective jobs.
Want to get some inspiration to dress up? Click next to see how to steal their styles, and be sure to click on the (+) button to see where you can shop for a similar item.
Who? @shuhei_nishiguchi
Shuhei Nishiguchi is a director and buyer at Japanese clothing label Beams F. If you need a good schooling on how to layer your outfits, Nishiguchi is a prime example and perfect tutor.
Once again, we see the wide-legged trousers in play, but if wide-legged is a silhouette you’re not ready to adopt, try these slimmer white trousers for good measure.
Who? @tomoyoshi_takada
Naturally, Tomoyoshi Takada is a fashion buyer for menswear brand Brilla Per Il Gusto. He’s constantly decked in the sharpest suits and styles, and doesn’t shy away from accessorising with printed scarves. He posts very regularly, so you’ll have no shortage of style inspiration.
Still keeping to the same colour scheme is this classic pair of shiny dark brown oxfords.
Who? @gatsby_osaka
This dapper gentleman is the official Instagrammer of Japanese menswear brand Strasburgo Men’s. Even on his “dress down” days, he still amazes with a sharp sense of style.
Steal his style: How to dress like a Japanese gentleman
Men in sharp suits are like women in lingerie — sexy. While most men do not wear matching suits on a daily basis (unless your job requires you to), there are ways to work around the suit and blazer, yet still look extremely dapper. For that, turn to our list of dandy Japanese gentlemen who seem to sharp all the time.
It’s even more evident during Pitti Uomo, one of menswear’s most stylish events of the year held in Florence. Other than the Italians, you will find that the Japanese contingent is the most well-dressed bunch; not just for their best bespoke outfits, but also for their boldness in experimenting with unusual prints, layers, and accessories.
In fact, we are so inspired by this Japanese dandyism that we’ve put together three style stars for you to steal their styles. These Japanese gentlemen are in no way your average street style influencer — they’re older men who have spent years refining their styles into one that’s distinguished and classic yet relevant. Naturally, it helps that these gentlemen have a background in fashion, like Shuhei Nishiguchi and Tomoyoshi Takada who are fashion buyers for their respective jobs.
Want to get some inspiration to dress up? Click next to see how to steal their styles, and be sure to click on the (+) button to see where you can shop for a similar item.
PohNee Chin
Editor, Kuala Lumpur
Poh Nee is the editor and writes about travel and drinks. When she's not living out her holiday dreams via Google Earth and sipping on an Old Fashioned down at the local bars, you can find her snug at home bingeing on Netflix and mystery fiction.
