[Winter Outerwear] Military-origin cold-weather style! WILD THINGS special-order Monster Parka

When it comes to winter outerwear, the one you end up reaching for most easily is the true mainstay. What you’ll want to check out as your winter companion is the parka collaboration between the classic “WILD THINGS,” whose roots lie in U.S. military extreme-cold-weather gear, and “Logic One,” which draws from music and street culture. From trips to the park with your kids to walking around town, it looks like it will warmly wrap your family through the winter.

The main winter piece is one you can throw on without hesitation

When choosing winter outerwear, warmth is not the only thing that matters. You want something you can quickly throw over your everyday clothes for outings like going to the park with your kids or weekend shopping, while still caring about how it looks. What’s worth noting in this kind of adult winter wardrobe is the special-order model “DOPE MONSTER PARKA” by “WILD THINGS” and “Logic One.”

For Logic One, which has roots in music and street culture, this is their first outerwear piece. It has been finished as a single garment where outdoor functional beauty meets street sensibility.

Based on a classic designed for extreme cold

WILD THINGS is a brand born in the United States in 1981. Under the concept of being light and tough, it has balanced functionality adopted by the U.S. military with a design that blends naturally into the city. Among its lineup, the Monster Parka is a signature model with roots in “PCU LEVEL 7,” extreme-cold-weather gear for U.S. special forces.

Its defining feature is a roomy big silhouette designed to be worn over gear or backpacks. Of course, it looks great with denim and sneakers for a casual outfit, but it’s also worth trying a look with slim pants for a sharper contrast.

Relaxed silhouette and soft colors

What stands out in this special order is the original three-color lineup. The standard black is a versatile color that’s easy to pair with any outfit. It gives a calm impression and seems likely to work well from commuting to weekends.

Sage green retains a military feel while giving off a softer mood. Pair it with gray sweatshirts or faded denim for an easygoing adult weekend style.

Taupe is a nuanced color somewhere between brown and gray. It could be interesting to style it a little more neatly by combining it with black pants and leather shoes.

A piece you’ll want to wear every day

The appeal of this parka is that, while it has authentic specs, it blends effortlessly into everyday life. Perhaps because it’s backed by reliable functionality, you can wear it without feeling tense. If you’re looking for outerwear you can depend on for several seasons, why not add this to your list? On a cold morning at the front door, it’s sure to become the piece you reach for without hesitation.

Product name / WILD THINGS × Logic One DOPE MONSTER PARKA
Price / 57,200 yen
Colors / Black, Sage Green, Taupe
Material / Outer: water-repellent nylon, insulation: Primaloft

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