What are the three hidden charms of "WOOSTER," an urban knitwear that can be used for many years?

If you want to dress like a gentleman, you should not only consider the balance of design, price, and quality when choosing clothes, but also whether you can relate to the story behind them. GENTLEMAN PROJECTS' WOOSTER series meets these values.

Made in Japan knitwear. Top-class quality among them.
Joint development with a knitwear factory with over 70 years of experience

Yamagata Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading knitwear production areas. The knitwear industry is said to have originated during the post-war reconstruction period. It developed from knitting, which took advantage of the snowy winter season when people could not go outside and began using their dexterity. Today, it has garnered attention as the "holy land of knitwear production," and boasts such high levels of technical skill that it produces knitwear for both domestic and international designer brands.

The WOOSTER series is a knitwear collection developed in collaboration with a factory in Yamagata Prefecture that has been specializing in knitwear for over 70 years. The three-dimensional knitwear and beautiful silhouette of this sweater are only possible thanks to the delicate techniques cultivated by experienced artisans and their discerning eye for knitting.

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The appeal of WOOSTER 1
A simple and relaxed silhouette that achieves a modern, basic look that meets global standards!

How can we achieve "global standard modern basic fashion" with knitwear? WOOSTER's knitwear collection was born from this theme.

WOOSTER SWEATER: A modern urban knitwear

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The 5 gauge has just the right low gauge feel that is useful throughout the three seasons of spring, autumn and winter, and the slightly oversized silhouette is not too over the top, making it a highly versatile piece that can be used as both an outer layer or inner layer.

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The appeal of WOOSTER 2
The supreme blend knit fabric combines a handsome look with durability that will last for over 10 years!

The WOOSTER series knitwear is made from a mix of two distinctive yarns. The first type of yarn is a cotton yarn that has a natural elasticity and a comfortable feel against the skin, and is highly stretchable and has good rebound. It has a special structure in which three strong yarns are twisted together to make a total of six strands, and when viewed alone, it has a wavy shape that is different from other cotton yarns, hence the name "C Wave."

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The second type of yarn is the special "AMOSSA" yarn, which boasts strong stretchability that prevents sagging due to the weight that is common in low-gauge knits, and adds elasticity and firmness to the knitted fabric. By mixing this yarn, the fluctuation that occurs when knitting with the first type of yarn, "C Wave," is balanced out, resulting in a three-dimensional, urban, and fashionable look.

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The blend of "C Wave" and "AMOSSA" mentioned above gives it a heavy, low-gauge look, but a light feel that sets it apart from heavy, second-hand cotton sweaters. It also retains its shape so well that it "will barely lose its shape even after 10 years of wear."

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The feel and texture are also carefully considered. The texture, which combines a dry touch that feels comfortable against the skin with a bouncy, chewy feel, is one of the unique charms of this knit. The knitting structure is the classic one-sided rib knit. By deliberately finishing the reverse side, with its beautiful stitches, as the front, we have adjusted it so that you can enjoy the texture of this new knit with an urban, modern look.

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WOOSTER's appeal 3
Wide variety of options to expand your fashion options!

In addition to the pullover sweater, there are four styles available: a shawl collar cardigan with metal buttons, a driver's knit that can be worn like a blouson, and a gown that exudes a luxurious atmosphere.

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In addition to the basic black, gray, and navy, the color variations are expanding with each passing season to include striking red and refreshing aqua blue.

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