EP271: Lost in Menswear - Japanese Engineered Menswear

menSwear by a Woman · Oct 6, 2026 · 11m

What makes Japanese Engineered menswear so interesting?

In the series of 10 minutes conversation of Lost in Menswear which is part of "menSwear by a Woman" podcast, I explore the idea of “Engineered menswear in Japan” clothing designed not simply to look good, but to work. From fabrics, construction to pockets, movement, fit and functionality, I look at the thought that goes into the garment and the small details that can completely change the way we experience what we wear.

I take a closer look at the brand Norbit by Hiroshi Nozawa, a brand that perfectly captures this relationship between…