The Armoury in Japan - How to Pack a Three Week Wardrobe Into One Suitcase

Mark posted an image of his travelling wardrobe the first day he arrived in Tokyo and it surprised many followers that it all fit in one suitcase. We received so many comments about it that we decided to shoot a video about how to fit it all in. The wardrobe consisted of a few suits, sport coats, casual jackets, trousers, shirts, socks, underwear, toiletries, five pair of shoes, neckties and more. The Japan trip is three weeks long and this was more than sufficient.
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[@TheModsen]

You realize you are an absolute Mark Cho fanboy when you enjoy watching him pack a travel case for 20 minutes

[@markchodotcom]

Haha, thank you 😄

[@ellyothray]

😂😂❤😊😂

[@h100039]

😂 true

[@jbakk8905]

That hotel surely goes beyond the mile in arranging so many clothes hangers in the room

[@WatchWatchlist]

Lol ah yes Mark fits his entire wardrobe into a suitcase while I seem to max out at five t-shirts in my suitcase.

[@nathanmagnuson2589]

Hopefully this video helped you then, lol

[@WatchWatchlist]

@@nathanmagnuson2589 😅 I wonder what he does with the hangers though.

[@markchodotcom]

@@WatchWatchlist Oh, they were the hotel's!

[@WatchWatchlist]

@@markchodotcom Hey Mark what would you do if the hotel did not have the thicker suit hangers? I've only ever seen the regular thin hangers when I travel and I'm always worried to put a suit on it.

[@nessuno6110]

@@WatchWatchlist MC only stays at Thicker Suit Hangers Hotels , the secret international hotel chain for sartorialist conoscenti.

[@chrispnw2547]

Mark: Thank you for this excellent tutorial. There are tons of videos on KZbin where people show how to pack for a trip, but the host illustrates packing a ton of cheap tshirts, shorts, and one pair of trainers. You appear to be the only video where a detailed conversation/illustration of packing quality clothes/accessories takes place (no rolling of clothes or packing cubes). Despite watching the video several times, it is amazing how you were able to pack such an extensive ensemble in one bag in an organized fashion. I found it amazing. I hope you use AirTags or other tracking devices for your checked bag as the value of your bag (if misplaced) would be extremely high.

[@BlackAtlas]

Packing videos are probably my favourite niche of menswear videos. Mr.Porter used to do very well at this but years ago they stopped. Glad to see it’s not dead.

[@TheArmourytv]

glad to hear you enjoyed it. it was something we decided to shoot last minute right before we were moving to our next location!

[@markchodotcom]

I never knew that was a thing! I did it on request because so many people were asking on IG.

[@AnthonyLa92]

Pre-pandemic I would travel Monday-Thursday for work and never thought about folding and packing my suits and shoes in this way. Thank you for the very informative video!

[@Martin_e.g.]

Having a great suitcase with dividers is the key

[@bywayovbywayov8787]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video Mark, Informative and relaxing.

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Very informative, thanks a lot. I never understood the jacket folding technique, so nice to see you using a different method.

[@kenneth7826]

Good morning Mark and armoury family...excellent video on how you pack...thank you...have a safe and wonderful trip to New York...PEACE

[@dustyrhodes8672]

I’m planning a trip to England and Scotland next year and I really appreciate the video!

[@merry_christmas]

Mark at our command! Quality content

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

loved this vid Mark, I was wondering how you fit everything!

[@rxl77]

Fascinating you can pack so much without any packing cubes!

[@miguelbataller3052]

super useful video. thanks for the good tips

[@danh9002]

Wow! Impressive packing!

[@fabricateurialist]

you could have fitted so much more in that suitcase, and I mean this in the most sincere/constructive way 1. trousers, you roll and don't fold them, which almost entirely eliminates ironing or pressing them upon arrival, let alone giving them time to hang 2. jacket, folding it inside out, because if something moves or spills (and yes, my Tumi toiletry pouch has done that) it only affects the lining 3. shoes, always on the bottom side where the wheels are because they are the heaviest item that will push down everything else if stacked on top - thus leading to more wrinkles just did a three week trip on a carryon, one Packaway, one blazer, 4 trousers, 5 tops/shirts, 2x knitwear, 2x shoes, intimates, and toiletries + travel outfit are you also going to be at Pitti ? cheers and safe travels

[@utubemat33]

Kudos to you! Please make a video. Would love to see.

[@rmvbos3523]

This is awesome

[@YacDiesel]

By Tokyo standards, that hotel room is quite spacious!

[@markchodotcom]

Indeed it is!

[@CrashWong]

The plastic used at dry cleaners are also handy as layers for the suiting as this is like a lubricant

[@markchodotcom]

Haha, well put!

[@ConkreteMan]

Very different from the way I pack, but I liked the shoes in the corner idea. Finding the right balance between volume and weight is key. I have a huge suitcase I rarely ever use because at “full” it’s overweight. But if I travel with a hat or 2, there’s room to pack them without them getting crushed.

[@CrashWong]

Also packing cubes will help and one can be for soiled laundry

[@Jim58223]

You're almost 40!? I thought you were in your 20s!

[@JuanLopez-rx6sx]

Asians don’t raisin my friend

[@mkevb1]

That was the biggest surprise of the whole video!

[@antoniohopson5287]

First Love What You Guys Do.. Can You Please Show Me Some Difference Ways To Style My Loafers. I Just Received My First Pair Of Loafers From Carmine. If You Could I Would Appreciate It. That Pack Job Was Very Educational..

[@qarhsi]

that is a lot of clothes for a 3-week trip :o seems like a fully functional wardrobe for most people, with little need for more items. As well dressed as you are, the outer appearance of your suitcases don't tell the same kind of story haha

[@hohenstaufenz]

Mark, excellent video, totally ASMR indeed. What is the jacket you were wearing? Looks so elegant!

[@michaelnguyen1866]

Saw the extra shirt in a laundry basket behind the sliding door. 🙂

[@TheRacerRich]

These are not the Rimowas I expected from this man. I figured silver Classic with a brown leather handle or at most the Original Twist brown model, and definitely didn't expect all stickered out. Also, as a 13.5 UK Extra Extra Wide man (bespoke by necessity), I am very jealous of your ability to get 4 pairs in a suitcase.

[@markchodotcom]

I own one aluminium one but I prefer the poly carbonate. It's slightly lighter and quite a bit cheaper. Being a size UK 8 definitely allows me to pack more shoes in there. 13.5 is not an easy size to find! Thanks for watching!

[@TheRacerRich]

@@markchodotcom I have my shoes made by Alexandru Maftei. At a second fitting his wife put my foot back on the pressure sensitive foot tracing pad to double check something, and we had a laugh when my foot couldn't fit on it without going diagonal. I use a 28" Halliburton Geo 3.0 (i.e. the one year they went back to made in USA) that I got 50% off. It's ok, and looks good, but the quality is nowhere near the 26" and 24" 1960s and 1970s ones I got from my father and grandfather, but sadly at my shoe size those can barely fit a week.

[@nmahfuz]

If you could please mention the suitcase models of both the Rimowa that would be great! Thanks in advance!

[@kby0414]

Marie Kondo would have been proud 👏

[@kiranvmk8338]

“I would say some thing like I colour code my packing, navies first then…” Brilliant notes, Mark. You don’t need your own Netflix show, you need your own channel…

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Very interesting how you were able to achieve that excellent job here's a suggestion on neckties if ever you get unwanted creases what works for me is to roll up the necktie and let it sit awhile after a couple of days it will lose the wrinkles and return to its natural shape thanks for sharing the video I will have to try some of your offered method of packing a suitcase!😎

[@thailuong3942]

Good advice! I'll try it next time I get a crease (hopefully never)

[@nyc2cal902]

Check out bundle packing to fit more with no wrinkles!

[@mb-watches]

Wanna watch me packing my suitcase for about 20? Sign me up 😂 I used to travel a lot, nowadays just shorter trips but internationally. Was fun and interesting to see how you pack, I use for lots of things the KonMari Method especially for shirts, ts, boxers and sock, chinos. Normally i just bring one to two jackets and do it the same way you did for the extra one. The other I just wear. Thanks for sharing, cheers.

[@alecmolloy2985]

Hi Mark. Thanks for this. I'm always a bit nervous I'll damage the structure of the jacket, particularly the wadding/padding of the shoulder. Would you happily pack all your jackets in this manner or are there some you would feel too special or delicate to be packed in a case?

[@TheArmourytv]

Hi Alec, sorry for the late reply but Mark says hes never had an issue with damaging his jacket when he packed them in this way. I guess they main thing is to unpack the garments as soon as possible after you get into the hotel and have them rest on a hanger!

[@alecmolloy2985]

@@TheArmourytv Thanks Armoury team! I'm perhaps being too precious with the wonderful jackets I've purchased from you all over the years. It's reassuring to see Alan packing them without much fuss. They are just clothes in the end and should be enjoyed.

[@SonnyJacobLee]

How do you pack toiletries and gadgets like cameras, chargers etc?

[@KunaiKrazy]

I'm going to need a bigger suitcase. Yup.

[@yfd1708]

secound pant was elastic one I want to see that pkz

[@Williamjames215]

Does anyone know what overshirt that is?

[@cdvax11]

Two questions from a new fan. Do you know where I buy that luggage in the U.S. And, what is that jacket you are wearing?

[@TheArmourytv]

Hi there, Mark is using a Rimowa in this video which can be purchased directly from them. He is wearing a custom version of our 3 Pocket blouson, our latest version can be found here thearmoury.com/products/linen-basketweave-3-pocket-blouson?variant=39695542681671.

[@openbeta5695]

Do you mind sharing the specifics of the suitcase model? Is it the Check in- L ?

[@carlosreyesiii8061]

Looks like the Essential Check-In M

[@nmahfuz]

@@carlosreyesiii8061 Actually the Essential doesnt have compression pad on both sides however, hybrid ones do have them. But with zipper system it seems like essential check in M. Still bit confused which one he used. Let me know if you can find out! Thanks!

[@Hoppetakeyama]

Thanks for the tips. BTW, your room looks nice. Please give the name and location of the hotel. Much appreciated.

[@uogood]

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu. My favorite hotel in Tokyo too!

[@markchodotcom]

Capitol Tokyu, very quiet and a bit boring but perfect for me.

[@Hoppetakeyama]

@@uogood thank you

[@Hoppetakeyama]

@@markchodotcom Thank you for info. I believe the previous Prime Minister often had breakfast meetings at this hotel.

[@shiyuyan9430]

Hey Mark. What’s the chino you are wearing there?

[@TheArmourytv]

these are the Coherence Alain trousers in bone colour

[@fernandoruiz5794]

He proved the haters wrong. Never underestimate a #menswear god

[@johnluminor]

5 pair of shoes for 3 weeks??…Mark, you dandy you 😜 But seriously, this is a business trip and you are in the clothing industry. But do you pack this much formal clothing when you’re on Holiday?

[@markchodotcom]

Haha - probably a bit excessive. I could have left out one pair of the black shoes but I had some dark suits and I like black chelsea boots with them and I couldn't live without my black grain Duane II loafers so .... 🤷‍♂

[@CrashWong]

Remove shore trees to save weight and stuff with socks and underwear!

[@gentlemenscholarsclub]

The lightweight travel trees are useful for regular shoes that may need more help to keep their shape but for boots and loafers, the voids they create are definitely useful to fill with socks. I've also put liquor bottles, sauce bottles, cologne, etc. inside boots--saves space and also protects the bottles.

[@roblewin2447]

Attractive briefcase. What is it?

[@TheArmourytv]

its a bespoke briefcase made by Ortus in Tokyo.

[@NEdumpling]

i notice you don't put plastic shoe trees in all of the shoes but instead only put one pair of wooden shoe tree in one shoes, is it because you think that shoe tree is necessary for some shoes and not others, or because you think 1 pair of wooden shoe tree is sufficient when traveling?

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Damn Mark is nearly 40? You look like you're still in uni mate

[@mrCORSA]

Mark is almost 40?! What??? I was thinking late 20s early 30s!!

[@antonpalmer-smith4829]

Bogus...not what you said originally