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My Rugged 211 Unfashionable Fashion

Owned and written by Minoru Onozato, Photographer Toru Kogure, Art Director Tatsuya Ariyama

East Communication, Tokyo 2010, 478 pages, 16x24cm, ISBN 978-4-904985-007

euro 180,00

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From Minoru Onozato, editor of Japan's Free and Easy, My Rugged 211 features the 211 wardrobe staples from the underground style legend's collection. All kinds of real men's gear like a pair of Levi's from the 50's, an old-school tweed parka, and a pair of USAAF service shoes -- which appear to be the inspiration for the modern day desert boots -- fill the pages, along with descriptions on why each piece warranted Onozato's praise. Examples include well worn boots, some obscure military jackets, and a selection of surprising designer pieces