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As the Hill-Side tells it, the "asagi-iro" fabric it offers its selvedge chambray scarf, neckties, and pocket squares in this season is a traditional Japanese turquoise with an interesting history. In the mid-1800s, a group of samurai known as the Shinsengumi ("newly special force") wore "asagi-iro"-colored "haori" jackets to stand out from warriors in traditional black, grey, and brown samurai uniforms. At its peak, the police force for the shogunate had 300 members. We're not sure how the turquoise helped in battle but we'd guess it made for a good conversation starter at the izakaya after-hours.

The Hill-Side asagi-iro selvedge chambray small scarf is available for $81.