GORE-TEX Cruiser Jacket
The 2L nylon GORE-TEX Cruiser is nanamica's defining outerwear statement — sailing-derived shell construction cut as an everyday jacket.
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Nanamica
Tokyo brand founded in 2003 by Eiichiro Homma, blending GORE-TEX outdoor construction with restrained, everyday sportswear and soft tailoring.
TokyoOrigin
MenswearFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Nanamica
nanamica is a Tokyo label founded in 2003 by Eiichiro Homma, previously of Goldwin and Helly Hansen Japan, with designer Takashi Imaki. Its name means "house of the seven seas," and collections apply sailing and outdoor construction to everyday clothing: GORE-TEX and ALPHADRY shells, Cruiser and Dock jackets, wool-blend Sixth Sense hoodies and relaxed trousers in muted navy and grey. Homma also directs The North Face Purple Label, produced with Goldwin. Sold via nanamica.com, Tokyo stores and retailers including SSENSE and Mr Porter.
The pieces that define Nanamica
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Homma's tailored-but-technical blazer in ALPHADRY typifies the brand's habit of rebuilding wardrobe staples in performance fabric.
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The regular- and button-down-collar Wind Shirt is nanamica's shirt-jacket hybrid, a house staple returned to every season in stripes and solids.
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Shop all Nanamica ↗How Nanamica fits
Overall fit
runs small
Nanamica uses Japanese sizing, so pieces typically land about one size smaller than their US/EU label equivalent, though the cuts themselves are relaxed and unstructured rather than slim.
Tip: Most Western shoppers size up one from their usual, and consider two sizes up if you are tall or want layering room.
Medium confidence · based on 14 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs small | boxy, dropped-shoulder relaxed fit | Size up one for the intended relaxed drape, especially in the wool-blend Sixth Sense pieces. |
| Jackets | runs small | relaxed, roomy shell cut designed for layering | Size up one for GORE-TEX shells and Cruiser/Dock styles if you plan to layer knitwear underneath. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs small | regular to relaxed, unstructured through the body | Size up one, and check sleeve length if you have a long reach. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | straight and slightly boxy | Take one size up from your usual US/EU tee size unless you want a close fit. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | relaxed straight leg with a comfortable rise | Go up a waist size if you are between sizes, and expect a shorter inseam than Western equivalents. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Nanamica fit questions
Does Nanamica run big or small?
Nanamica runs small. Most Western shoppers size up one from their usual, and consider two sizes up if you are tall or want layering room. Nanamica uses Japanese sizing, so pieces typically land about one size smaller than their US/EU label equivalent, though the cuts themselves are relaxed and unstructured rather than slim.
How does Nanamica fit?
Nanamica uses Japanese sizing, so pieces typically land about one size smaller than their US/EU label equivalent, though the cuts themselves are relaxed and unstructured rather than slim. Overall shape: relaxed and slightly boxy through the body, but cut on Japanese sizing.
How do Nanamica hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Nanamica hoodies & sweatshirts runs small. Size up one for the intended relaxed drape, especially in the wool-blend Sixth Sense pieces. Shape: boxy, dropped-shoulder relaxed fit.
How do Nanamica jackets fit?
Nanamica jackets runs small. Size up one for GORE-TEX shells and Cruiser/Dock styles if you plan to layer knitwear underneath. Shape: relaxed, roomy shell cut designed for layering.
How do Nanamica shirts & overshirts fit?
Nanamica shirts & overshirts runs small. Size up one, and check sleeve length if you have a long reach. Shape: regular to relaxed, unstructured through the body.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2003
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Made in
- Japan
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Trousers $314–$397 · Jackets $427–$844 · Shirts $219–$328
- Focus
- Menswear
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Minimalist / Contemporary, Techwear