Selected by the STEEP editorial department, from Japan! 2022 latest snow wear and attention model is this

Japanese beauty that fuses Japanese sensibility and technology
. Brands that are strong because they know the mountains of Japan inside and out.

Japan's high technological prowess, which has been demonstrated in traditional crafts and industrial design, and one aspect of the craftsmanship that can be said to be the sensibility of Japanese people, such as the delicacy that pursues beauty even in the details and the obsession with an insatiable spirit of inquiry. . Snow wear brands of "Made in Japan" born from the fusion of such strengths of Japan.

Highly functional wear that is carefully crafted through repeated research, development, and improvement with feedback from mountain guides and riders who know the Japanese mountains and the Japanese body. The world recognizes the high quality of all of the three important elements of clothing, "form", "material" and "details".

Perhaps with the recent trend toward all-mountain riding, new Japanese-made individuality brands are appearing one after another.


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BLANK |Blank   

■ from Japan Brand establishment / 2021

The new brand BLANK supervised by Mr. Masayuki Akiba, the producer of Vector Glide, has become a hot topic in the 21-22 season wear information. Based on the concept of "PLAY THE BLANK", they will create designs and functional products that are not bound by preconceived notions. The 2022 season will be the first year, and the design with playfulness is innovative. Keep an eye on the future of BLANK.

Brand launch No. 1 model
M51 SNOW JKT & M51 BIB PANT

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M51 SNOW JKT 79,200 yen / XS ~ L / 3 colors
M51 BIB PANT 81,400 yen / XS ~ L / 3 colors

Here is the first work of the new brand BLANK. It is said that it was inspired by the M-51 military coat of the US military, which is now a fashion item. Despite its simple design that pursues minimalism, it makes a strong statement. Note the back hem of the jacket. When you pick it up, you'll be even more surprised by its lightness, but the specs are enough to wear it in the snowy mountains.


BOGEN |   

■ from Japan Brand founded / 2011

The nostalgic retro atmosphere of the ski bubble era or even earlier creates a unique world view. The worldview created by a ski-loving designer who wants to express the fun of skiing in a non-verbal way has tickled the hearts of ski enthusiasts and has many enthusiastic supporters. Items that you want to wear every day, such as T-shirts and sweaters, are also available. From the 2020 season, the long-awaited wear is also available. At "Ski Shop Bogen" in Gohongi, Tokyo, you can pick up and purchase the carefully crafted items.


MEZZANINE JACKET & MEZZANINE PANT with BOGEN-like design and coloring

MEZZANINE JACKET ¥84,700 / XS to L / 5 colors
MEZZANINE PANT ¥78,650 / XS to L / 5 colors

With this design and this coloring, it can be said that it is exactly the BOGEN world. This is the longest model in the short series. The chest pocket is divided into two compartments for convenient storage. Bib pants are especially worth mentioning. The side zipper can be opened and closed from the waist to the feet. It's easy to put on and take off, it's good for ventilation, and it looks convenient as it can be used as overpants.

energetic setup that makes you smile
DEERLINE PULLOVER CLASSICLINE & SWING PANT

DEERLINE PULLOVER CLASSICLINE 78,650 yen/XS~L/3 colors
SWING PANT 78,650 yen/XS~L/5 colors

Anorak jacket with bold color scheme and unique bib pants. Features a relaxed silhouette. The classical color scheme of the arms and the short length express the world view of BOGEN. The pocket on the abdomen is circular and has a gusset. There is also a lift ticket holder on the arm, and this detail is also retro. There is also a sticker that will be one point on the lining of the wear.


finetrack | finetrack    

■ from Japan Brand founded / 2004

Mr. Yotaro Kanayama, who has been involved in the outdoors since his childhood, established finetrack with the idea of ​​"creating a completely new product that cannot be found anywhere else" after gaining experience at one of the leading outdoor manufacturers in Japan. Knowing all about Japan's topography and climate, he proposes products that match the mountainous areas and activities. We believe that keeping the skin and clothing dry creates warmth, so we propose a 5-layer ring that protects the body temperature, centered on a dry layer that thoroughly keeps away the wetness from the skin.

Extraordinary Stretch
Ever Breath Glide Jacket & Ever Breath Glide Pants

Ever-Breath Glide Jacket 50,600 yen / S-XL / 4 colors
Ever-Breath Glide Pants 40,700 yen / S-XL / 2 colors
  

The jacket and pants stretch 127% vertically and horizontally, while the pants stretch 134% horizontally and 143% vertically. This allows the body to move smoothly against any movement on the mountain and does not interfere with comfortable sliding. A large hood and ventilation that effectively expels the air inside the wear, it is a finish that can be done because it is a brand that knows the mountain climate.


GOLDWIN|GOLDWIN   

■ from Japan Brand founded / 1951

In 1958 , Since then, we have developed sports apparel that combines functionality and fashion as a leading company in the Japanese ski industry. In 2018, the brand logo was renewed. The Goldwin logo symbol, which is composed of three elements, expresses the trajectory and speed of skiing, silhouettes of nature and mountains, and dynamism and energy.

The feeling that comes with movement is good. Brand signboard model
ARRIS JACKET & ARRIS PANTS

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ARRIS JACKET ¥80,300/S~XXL/4 colors
ARRIS PANTS ¥57,200/S~XXL/4 colors

A flagship model that expresses the concept of the GOLDWIN brand, which has a clear purpose as a shell jacket for skiing, and is particular about creating clothing with a minimal design in pursuit of convenience. A 3-layer structure that uses Gore-Tex, which is waterproof and breathable and has excellent durability. The hood that can be worn over the helmet, the curved zippers and underarm ventilation, the ergonomic draping and crosscut pattern, etc., are all made to match the movement of the skier.


ARRSI PRO JACKET & ARRIS BIB which adopted Gore-Tex

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ARRSI PRO JACKET ¥88,000/S~XXL/2 colors
ARRIS BIB ¥60,500/X~XXL/3 colors

ARRSI PRO JACKET ARRIS JACKET with Gore-Tex Pro, is the most durable, waterproof and breathable jacket in the brand . Uses a robust fabric that does not dent even with violent movements and minor impacts in the harsh natural environment of the mountains. Bib pants designed specifically for men are also highly functional. With this, no matter how deep the powder is, it will surely prevent snow from entering. The large pocket is also useful.



P.RHYTHM OUTERWEAR | Prism Outerwear  

■ from Japan Brand founded / 2006

P.RHYTHM OUTERWEAR was formed by members who love snowboarding and snowboarding so much that they think about snowboarding and playing in the snow 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Through close communication with the rider, we have incorporated necessary functions and gimmicks, eliminated trendy and unnecessary items, and valued simple manufacturing as much as possible. In order to cope with the severe conditions of the snowy mountains, we carefully select the materials to be used, review the details of the simple design and details, and continue to plan and develop products in Japan while making improvements. We are actively working on updating materials, such as adopting the brand's own domestic waterproof and breathable material.

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JACKET CAMO & PEAK BIB

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PEAK JACKET CAMO 60,500 yen/S~XL/6 colors
PEAK BIB 58,300 yen/S~XL/6 colors



A shell with a three-layer structure that uses domestically produced waterproof and breathable material. Using high-strength nylon, it is finished in a robust wear. It looks simple but has all the features you need. The side zipper of the pants opens wide from the waist to the thighs, making it easy to put on and take off and to allow ventilation. With edge guard on the hem.


MONTBELL   

■ from Japan Brand founded / 1975 

Montbell is an outdoor brand founded in 1969 by mountain climber Isamu Tatsuno, who became the second Japanese to climb the North Face of the Eiger at the age of 21. It is a global comprehensive brand that has a large number of items for outdoor sports such as mountain climbing, skiing, bicycles, canoeing, camping and fishing. Based on the concept of function is beauty, light & fast, we offer highly functional, reliable and practical products at user-friendly prices. This attitude of Montbell has been highly supported by users all over the world.

A shell that can be worn in 3 different ways with just one is a surprising 20,000 yen!
3 in 1 Fallline Parka & Drytech Insulated Bib

3 in 1 Fall Line Parka 28,380 yen / S~XL / 3 colors
Dry Tech Insulated Bib 18,480 yen / S~XL / 2 colors
 

By connecting the outer and inner with a zipper, you can wear it in three different ways: "outer alone", "outer + inner", and "inner alone". A versatile item that allows you to adjust your outfit according to changes in temperature and body temperature. The outer layer has excellent elasticity and can be used as a single-piece alpine parka. inner is a model with excellent heat retention that encloses EXCELOFT® Equipped with a smooth pit zip that quickly discharges the heat inside the wear, it is ideal for active snow sports such as skiing and snowshoeing. Still, it is surprising that it does not cost 30,000 yen. Pants with side zippers from the waist to the thighs are around 10,000 yen! It is only impressive that you can get a setup for 40,000 yen.

All standard features are available at this price
Storm Parka & Dry Tech Insulated Pants

Storm Parka 22,440 yen / S~XL / 4 colors
Dry Tech Insulated Pants 17,270 yen / S~XL / 4 colors

The brand's unique membrane (waterproof and breathable material) "Drytec", which boasts high moisture permeability, is used to prevent rain particles and allow sweat and other water vapor to escape smoothly. The first garment, which is fully enclosed in synthetic cotton EXCELOFT® It has a smooth pit zip that quickly discharges the heat inside the wear, and a mesh pocket is placed inside the wear, making it user-friendly.

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