Toshihiro Yasutake
[Chief Press of BEAMS]

Shirt: L.L.Bean (Vintage)
Pants: STUDIO NICHOLSON
Belt: International Gallery BEAMS
Cap: KUON
Shoes: Paraboot

Q: Where are you from?
Born in Fukuoka, raised in Sapporo.

Q: What is your important routine?
To drink a cup of hot water when I get up.

Q: What made you to be hooked on "fashion"?
The "Air Max" boom in the 90s. When I was in the first grade, I wanted to get a pair for my birthday, so I started buying fashion magazines to choose which model to get. The magazine was called "Get On" that has been ceased publication.

Q: What are you into now?
Futsal. I often play it with Ishibashi, the designer of KUON.

Q: What do you keep in mind when you work?
The balance between efficiency and inefficiency. I take my time to focus on the areas that need to be focused on even if it seems inefficient.

Q: What do you want to do when this pandemic situation is settled?
A friend of mine from Bunka Fashion College opened a curry shop called "Kuji Curry" (久慈咖喱) in Hokkaido, so I would like to go there with my friends.

Q: What are your three necessities?1. Two Necklaces of HERMES and atomizer of BUNNEY

I believe that just wearing them, I can make any style my own.

2.Pouch of Hervé Chapelier

I put coin purse and card case. My wife bought it in Paris.

3. Glasses of MICHEL HENAU and device strap of KUON

They match my bangs.

Q: What do you want now?
Chairs made by Rei Uchiyama.

Q: What is your favorite YouTube channel?
SEKISHOIN

Q: Could you tell us a bit about KUON items you wear?
I like caps with a flat brim. I'm also attracted to the quintessential KUON patchworks, which is a blend of Japanese and Western elements.