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Welcome!: T-shirts, shirts, jeans, and Super Gauze have been “cherished things” for 45R throughout our history. Minor changes add up to major differences over the lifetime of a beloved garment, and we are constantly exploring new materials, shapes, and designs based on our monozukuri (manufacturing) philosophy: “Enrich people’s daily living by offering ‘feel-good’ clothes.” We want these to be among your favorite pieces, too—clothes to wear, wash, and wear again with love!

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Character, texture, and a lively sense of irregularity—we make our T-shirts from fabric that practically laughs with delight. No matter how many times you wash them and dry them in the sun, they’ll come back in as crisp as fresh-picked fruit. Our T-shirts are designed to be worn with love for well over a decade, gradually becoming a one-of-a-kind item perfectly suited to your form. Even when their colors fade and their edges start to fray, they’ll never let you down. Take a look and find a style you love!

45 Star

Our 45 Star T-shirts are invaluable all-rounders—suitable for any style, from casual to elegant, and...
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Our 45 Star T-shirts are invaluable all-rounders—suitable for any style, from casual to elegant, and short and compact enough to go with any bottoms you like. In women’s sizes.
908 45 Star

With a snug fit around the torso, our 908 45 Star T-shirts are made for male or female frames. They’...
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With a snug fit around the torso, our 908 45 Star T-shirts are made for male or female frames. They’re long enough to wear fully tucked, half-tucked, or untucked and loose—whatever feels right when you put them on. In unisex sizes.
Ocean

Our Ocean T-shirts can trace their roots to Hawaiian Aloha shirts. We set out to make a T-shirt to w...
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Our Ocean T-shirts can trace their roots to Hawaiian Aloha shirts. We set out to make a T-shirt to wear at sea, and ended up with a relaxed fit ready to be ruffled in the ocean breeze. Loose-fitting but not overlong. In unisex sizes.
Square

We call these Square T-shirts because they connect your shoulders, sleeves, and torso into a nice so...
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We call these Square T-shirts because they connect your shoulders, sleeves, and torso into a nice solid square. Snug around the torso around and fairly short, with unobtrusive sleeves. In women’s sizes.
Hoodie

If you love your 45R T-shirts but are looking for something new, try these hoodies made from our T-s...
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If you love your 45R T-shirts but are looking for something new, try these hoodies made from our T-shirt material. Comfily wearable after wash after wash. In unisex sizes.
Big T-shirts and Polos

Relaxed cuts describing an elegant A-line. Our Big T-shirts and Polos are generously sized for breat...
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Relaxed cuts describing an elegant A-line. Our Big T-shirts and Polos are generously sized for breathability, but short enough to work with any bottoms. In women’s sizes.

Our standard shirts may look similar at a glance, but the longer you wear them, the more you appreciate the slight differences in texture and tailoring. Little details with a big impact: That’s the secret of our standards.
Our shirts combine respect for roots with fresh new ideas. Shirts like the sea breeze, shirts with a fresh take on the Ivy look, even shirts that make you want to lie down for a nap—whatever the occasion, whatever your mood, we have the perfect shirt for you.

Loafer

Inspired by the classic Ivy aesthetic, our Loafer shirts are slim-fitting and relatively short. The ...
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Inspired by the classic Ivy aesthetic, our Loafer shirts are slim-fitting and relatively short. The collar looks smart whether up or down, and the front pencil pocket and hidden coin pocket inside are irresistible touches. In unisex sizing.
Ocean

Our Ocean shirts can trace their roots to Hawaiian Aloha shirts. They have seven buttons down the fr...
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Our Ocean shirts can trace their roots to Hawaiian Aloha shirts. They have seven buttons down the front, one for each of the seven seas. Loose but not overlong, they combine a clean silhouette with a gently curved hemline that looks great untucked. In unisex sizing.
8 Knots

Our 8 Knot shirts are for the yacht-lover in you, with distinct button fasteners evoking the figure-...
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Our 8 Knot shirts are for the yacht-lover in you, with distinct button fasteners evoking the figure-eight knot ubiquitous in nautical ropework. Wear them on their own, over another top, or even buttoned up as a shirt jacket. In unisex sizing.
Square

We call these Square shirts because they connect your shoulders, sleeves, and torso into a nice soli...
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We call these Square shirts because they connect your shoulders, sleeves, and torso into a nice solid square. Snug around the torso around and fairly short, with unobtrusive sleeves. In women’s sizes.
M Shirt

Named for their sleeveless, M-shaped profile, our M Shirts are all-purpose blouses that wear as easi...
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Named for their sleeveless, M-shaped profile, our M Shirts are all-purpose blouses that wear as easily as a T-shirt. Not too tight, not too long, their design is perfectly balanced for comfort and style. In Women’s sizes.

In September 2000, we opened our first New York store. The “super gauze” T-shirts that created local buzz back then were the origins of our Super Gauze line today. After many years of deeper and deeper design , we arrived at Supima Organic Cotton Super Gauze: a cotton cashmere that’s breathable for coolness, encloses air for warmth, and has a smooth, refined luster. It’s easy to knit into seamless whole garments, and has a syrupy , luxurious texture that makes it ideal for garments worn against the skin. In short, Super Gauze is a fabric we’re proud of. What kind of Super Gauze garments would you like to see today?

Turtleneck

Our most popular Super Gauze piece is this Turtleneck. You’ll love the feel of the soft, syrupy mate...
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Our most popular Super Gauze piece is this Turtleneck. You’ll love the feel of the soft, syrupy material on your skin, fitting snugly all the way to the neck. If you don’t like wearing wool directly on your skin in the cooler months, give our Super Gauze turtlenecks a try! In unisex sizes.
Crewneck

As wearable as a T-shirt, but elegant with it. The rich material adds an air of quality to any look....
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As wearable as a T-shirt, but elegant with it. The rich material adds an air of quality to any look. Try layering differently colored Super Gauze garments and playing with the color combinations. In unisex sizes.
Cardigan

A light cotton cardigan is handy all year round. Slip it on over your shoulders and leave it open, o...
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A light cotton cardigan is handy all year round. Slip it on over your shoulders and leave it open, or button it up to the top and wear it like a T-shirt. In unsex sizes.
Uma Vest

Our Horse Vest looks smart over a shirt in autumn and winter, or all on its own in summer. As anothe...
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Our Horse Vest looks smart over a shirt in autumn and winter, or all on its own in summer. As another appealing point, it’s easy to find the right size for you. In unisex sizes.

Dressy clothes, everyday outfits, workwear—the world of fashion can be fenced off into countless subcategories, but some pieces hop those fences with ease. Jeans are one example. For 45R, jeans are like a staple food to enjoy every day. We see jeans as the foundation of style, flattering to young and old, male and female, in any setting, at any time. We also draw on Japan’s long history of indigo dyeing to offer jeans in a range of Indigo hues that only 45R can create.

Sorahikohime

Sorahikohime is the face of 45R denim, designed for men and women of every age with a straight silho...
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Sorahikohime is the face of 45R denim, designed for men and women of every age with a straight silhouette and room around the thighs. When your pair arrives, close your eyes and run your hands across the denim. Note that lively, irregular feel. Next, put them on—yes, they really are that light. Now enjoy the repeated cycle of wearing and washing as you “raise” your jeans into a distinct color pattern molded to your lifestyle, with crisp distinctions between dark and light. In unisex sizes.
Momohime

Inspired by jodhpurs, our Momohime jeans are named for the peach-like hipline they impart. The silho...
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Inspired by jodhpurs, our Momohime jeans are named for the peach-like hipline they impart. The silhouette narrows toward the hems, which has a pleasingly slimming effect on the calves. In women’s sizes.
Painter

Our Painter jeans find their roots in the workwear of artists and house painters alike. These are fu...
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Our Painter jeans find their roots in the workwear of artists and house painters alike. These are functional pants for getting work done, with roomy pockets and a loose silhouette allowing freedom of movement. In unisex sizes.
Overalls

Our working overalls are among 45R’s “Cherished Things,” and evolve a little more every season. They...
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Our working overalls are among 45R’s “Cherished Things,” and evolve a little more every season. They work great over a top, but you can also throw a top on over them to enjoy a different kind of look. In unisex sizes.