A uniform for the guitar lover in you.

Developer Kazuki on what he built into this roomwear

"Why would a guitar-gear select shop make clothing?"

The answer turned out to be more than just an apparel line — it came from deep attention to detail and a love of guitar. This time, after a price revision, the roomwear "Hibi Lounge" is back in stock.

It looks simple. But once you put it on, you feel the surprise of "they really went this far for guitarists." We asked Kazuki, the developer, to talk about his philosophy and the resolve behind bringing it back.

I wanted a uniform for the guitar lover in me

— First, what originally made you want to create this roomwear?

Kazuki: Honestly, it's because I'd always felt uneasy about how I looked when playing guitar at home.

When you're at home, you end up in a worn-out T-shirt or whatever sweats are lying around. But holding a guitar I love while dressed like that, I'd suddenly feel pulled back into "ordinary life." Even though I was making good sound with a good instrument, I was the only part of the picture still stuck in the everyday.

I'm also a video creator, so there are moments when I think, "I just came up with a good phrase, let's film it." But if what I'm wearing is too much like sloppy loungewear, changing clothes feels like a hassle, and that spark cools off.

So I wanted something where "putting this on switches me into guitarist mode, any time." A kind of formal wear, a uniform, made just for that.

Cutting out every bit of a guitarist's "stress"

— The idea of a "guitarist's uniform" is interesting. What specific ideas did you build in?

Kazuki: I was obsessed with removing every "noise" from the act of playing. Take this pick-only pocket, for example. The chest pocket is angled slightly, and that angle was adjusted down to the millimeter so your hand reaches it most naturally when you're sitting with a guitar.

The pants pockets work the same way — even sitting cross-legged on the floor, you can pull a pick out instantly. I wanted to erase those few wasted seconds of "wait, where's my pick?" from life entirely.

Then there are the sleeves. It's long-sleeved so you can wear it year-round, but when you prioritize a relaxed silhouette, the sleeves can end up getting in the way when you strum.

— True, when playing guitar you do want to roll your sleeves up.

Kazuki: Exactly. So we used firm ribbing at the cuffs. That lets you roll them up quickly and have them stay in place when you play. You can focus on strumming and tapping without any stress. We also adjusted the volume so that when rolled up, it looks as clean as a proper half-sleeve shirt.

There's more — balloon-pants tailoring so the hem doesn't get caught in a chair's casters, a length calculated so the hem doesn't press against the guitar's body — the list of details aimed at "not getting in the way of playing" really doesn't end.

Comfortable enough to fall asleep in, put-together enough to go outside in

— Listening to this, it's quite a disciplined kind of functional beauty. But visually, it feels very refined and relaxed.

Kazuki:

Comfort mattered just as much as function — "comfortable enough to fall asleep in at home." That wasn't something I'd compromise on. But if the fabric feels too much like pajamas, it's a little awkward when a delivery suddenly arrives, or when you head straight to the studio in it.

What I landed on was the "polo shirt" as a format.

Adding a collar keeps a clean impression even outside, but without the stiff, buttoned-up feel of a regular shirt. I aimed for that exact middle ground. I also consulted an apparel specialist and chose a quality fabric with just the right sheen and body — the kind normally used for outerwear.

Switching to corduroy at the shoulders also has a functional reason.
Making the fabric a bit firmer there keeps a strap stable and makes it more resistant to wear when you carry a guitar case on your back. Practicing at home, then heading straight to the studio with your guitar on your back — that seamless use is the ideal.

Freeing the guitar from the "spec race" and into "everyday life"

— To begin with, why did Cullate, a guitar-gear select shop, choose "clothing" for its early lineup?

Kazuki: The origin is the impulse I mentioned earlier — "I want to make this myself!" — but there's also a clear intention behind it as a brand. I wanted to show, right from the start, that what Cullate wants to express isn't just guitar-related gear.

What we stand for is the idea of freeing the guitar from the "spec race" and into "everyday life" .

— Freedom from "specs," you mean?

Kazuki: Guitarists do tend to focus on the guitar itself, or on gear that connects directly to the sound — amps, effects, and other specs . Of course, I love gear too. But if you widen the view just a little from there, I think the guitar has a much bigger influence on your actual way of living.

Putting on clothes you love to lift your mood, discovering new music, getting inspired by how an artist thinks. Along the way, the process of styling the person you want to become — the guitar is part of that . Isn't that the real richness of a life with music in it?

— So this roomwear is exactly the entry point to that "rich life."

Kazuki: That's right. This isn't just convenient loungewear. It's a tool for making the "life" you have with a guitar in your room more comfortable and more exciting .

Even on a day when you think, "I'm tired, maybe I'll skip practice today," changing into this uniform naturally makes you want to pick up the guitar. I want it to be something that seamlessly connects your everyday life and your music that way. Through this clothing, I want people to feel the "joy of living with music" that gear alone can't give you.