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FEATURE|VICTORINOX for CREATION That person's belongings.

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VICTORINOX for CREATION

That person's belongings.

Victorinox offers high-performance products in a variety of categories, including multi-tools with condensed functions, kitchen knives, watches, and bags. The products are designed for all kinds of situations, are highly functional and reliable, and can be used in both everyday and extraordinary situations. For this interview, we spoke with three of the brand's loyal users about what they consider to be essential to their creations.

  • Photo_Shunsuke Shiga
  • Text_Yuho Nomura
  • Edit_Shinri Kobayashi

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01 NAOKI IKEDA

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Naoki Ikeda / Stylist
Studied under stylist Tatsushi Sakai and became independent in 2000. After working mainly for men's fashion magazines, he moved to New York in 2005 and returned to Japan the following year to start working again. He is currently active in a wide range of fields, including fashion magazines, advertising, and TV. He also has a deep knowledge of the outdoors and interior design.

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1. pouch from Kirkham's, 2. scale from HOECHSTMASS, 3. shoehorn from GRENSON, 4. card-type multi-tool from VICTORINOX, 5. marker pen from STAEDTLER, 6. body spray from Aesop

A tool to create a sense of atmosphere on site in preparation for "what if" scenarios.

As a stylist by profession, Ikeda often has to deal with unexpected situations at photo shoots. In such cases, a multi-tool comes in handy. From his own past experience, Mr. Ikeda has become keenly aware of the importance of this item.

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Swiss Card ¥3,200

."For example, there are many things that would be useful, such as scissors and tweezers, that no one in the field has. I don't always use a multi-tool, but I always have one with me these days to avoid "what if" situations in the field," says Ikeda, who is particularly fond of a card-type multi-tool commonly known as a Swiss card. The compact card is packed with tools such as scissors, knives, toothpicks, and so on.

The cards and other items that have remained over the years are not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing designs. The card also includes items such as body spray for sweaty bodies and shoehorns for models, which are always available to ensure that everything goes smoothly and without causing discomfort to those around them. She says, "A stylist must also play the role of a mother who takes care of everyone. That's how you create the atmosphere on the job site. The tools I chose for this project are necessary for that purpose.

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A small knife stored in a card comes in handy when neatly opening packages delivered to the office. It is the tool Ikeda uses most often.

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Mr. Ikeda's smart manners can also be glimpsed when opening envelopes. The attention to detail and aesthetics of neatly opening an envelope without tearing it open is something I would like to learn from him.

The next page is a smart take from editor Ben Davis.
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