BEAMS debuted almost 50 years ago in 1976. right in the midst of a stylistic revolution inspired by outdoors brands in the US. Items such as this Flannel Plaid Shirt speak to the Japanese brand's earliest sensibilities. which essentially boils down to recreating staple garments in high quality for urban living.

There's no crazy remixing or unconventional details here: it's all classic elements of this shirt style. The plaid pattern is big and bold in monochromatic blue that's verging on denim tones. Other bits are big. including the two chest pockets and curved hem for ample space and movement respectively.