NEEDLES’
track pants

When you hear the word tracksuit, what do you think of?

I believe everyone might have a different answer, but for me, it brings to mind the music scene.
I recall a certain overseas artist sweating like a waterfall during a live performance, yet maintaining a cool expression while singing with their hands clasped behind their back, all while wearing a tracksuit. When I first witnessed this, I was in awe at how cool this guy looked.

I hurriedly cycled to a vintage shop in Shimokitazawa that same day, marking the moment when I perceived tracksuits as cool. That's why today is Tracksuit Memorial Day for me.
NEEDLES' TRACK PANTS also have a cultural background that, the more you delve into, the more you appreciate.
It is said the inspiration for these came from the way that some skaters in New York were wearing tracksuits while skateboarding.

It was unusual and fresh, an aesthetic born unconsciously. It’s what having a sense of style is all about.
While aspiring to such concepts, I’ll be wearing these track pants, trying to maintain a cool expression on my face during these scorching summer days.

Selector: Shiraishi