Ryu Horike
[Conceptor/Buyer of WISM]

November 2, 2021

Jacket: WISM×KUON WATER REPELLENT UTILITY JACKET

Q: Where are you from?
Around the boundary between Tokyo and Kanagawa where many motorcycle gangs were.

Q: What does fashion mean to you?
An entertainment. It is also something make me happy, uplifted and positive. Shopping puts me in a positive mind like "I was able to buy what I wanted", "I was able to buy from a cool sales person" or "I went over my budget, so I'll work harder tomorrow."

Q: What are your three necessities?

1. Bracelets

Ryu Horike - Conceptor/Buyer at WISM-
2. Sneakers

Q: What is your favorite things to do on your days off?
Going out with my dog. To be in Sauna.

Q: What are you into now?
Now, all I need to live is NETFLIX.

Q: How do you switch your mindsets between work and private life?
I never switch my mindsets between work and private life. Work is an extension of my hobbies and what I like to do.

Q: What do you keep in mind when you work?
To enjoy everything.

Q: What is your favorite YouTube channel?
街録チャンネル and サタビルダーズ

Q: Could you tell us a bit about KUON items you wear?
I wear it because it's cool. This jacket is so meaningful to me. As I mentioned in the interview and maybe in the video, KUON produced the things I wanted them to make. Every time I see it, I remember the past interactions with Arata and Ishibashi. Basically, I choose clothes to wear based on my feelings, not on styling.