Popeye – Issue 936: Playful

POPEYE magazine is the “Magazine for City Boys”.

(JAPANESE LANGUAGE ONLY)

 The founders printed this on the cover of the magazine when it debuted in 1976. What’s a “city boy”? The term doesn’t appear in the dictionary and no expert panel could define it. So we felt we should explore every aspect of what this “city boy” might be. After decades of debate, it still makes for a topic of lively discussion. It can be a style or a way of thinking. To get an idea of what makes a city boy, read POPEYE magazine.  

Popeye – Issue 936: Playful

The joy of fashion is the accumulation of small details.

For example, the size of a shirt peeking out from the bottom of a knit or a white T-shirt visible from the neck of a sweatshirt,
the cushioning of the bottom of pants, the matching of the material and color of shorts and socks...

The feeling of satisfaction when you pay attention to your personal preferences and it fits perfectly is exceptional.

The difference between stylish people and unfashionable people is actually reflected in such small details.

And the keyword for this spring's fashion feature is "PLAYFUL".

Step out one or two steps from your standard and enjoy bright colors that you have never been familiar with before,
unique patterns and shapes, combinations of different materials, and unique size balances.

It's surprisingly good to break away from your usual style and discover a new you.

Contents
■PLAYFUL FASHION
Instead of buying more flashy clothes, what you need is a change of perspective
and some ideas for how to dress.

■Spring Clothing Catalog 2025
Denim that is more faded than usual, or vibrant colors.
A shopping list for welcoming the lively season.

■PLAYFUL KEYWORD 13
13 keywords for enjoying fashion with a playful mind, whether it be layering patterns or customizing.

■FEELIN’ A GOOD BALANCE
How to play with the staple items that are indispensable in your wardrobe. Size
Refresh your style with balance and small ingenuity.

■Teach me, senpai: The detailed rules of dressing.
Keiji Kaneko / Masahiko Ito

■Playful Fashion TOPICS
The walls of the “Navy Blazer Store”,
the optimal solution for T-shirts + pants + shoes, the story of zippers waiting to be used...

■FOLL designer Kanta Hirasawa’s detailed ABCs of clothing

■RESEARCH ON HYPERMIXED STYLES
Boys with free styles seen on the streets. We've thoroughly researched their "mixed sense" from various angles!

Language: Japanese