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Stylist Hiroshi Ozawa creates a money-free barter world.
MONEY IS OVER

Stylist Hiroshi Ozawa creates a money-free barter world.

What to choose from a myriad of outfits, how to coordinate them, and how to propose new ideas - that is the true nature of a stylist's profession. However, there are some people who use their aesthetic sense in other fields. One such person is Hiroshi Ozawa. At his store in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, he has been one step ahead of the times, giving new value to inventory that has lost its way. Now Mr. Ozawa will hold an even more radical event at Shibuya PARCO. The title of the event is "MONEY IS OVER. The concept of money does not exist, and the only way to obtain goods is through barter. We interviewed Mr. Ozawa just before the event, which can be seen as a challenge to the monetary economy, to get the full picture.

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10 unique items you can find at the venue.

MONEY IS The items lined up at "MONEY IS OVER" are introduced with comments from the store owner, Mr. Ozawa, as if it were an actual event. Ms. Ozawa herself provided items, creating a unique lineup of "clothes I don't wear but can't throw away. All of the items are filled with the owner's thoughts and stories, which cannot be measured by brand or price alone.

ITEM01_Nike Coach Jacket
from Hiroshi Ozawa

There was a time when I was really into London club culture. In terms of magazines, I-D and FACE were very active at the time. The boss behind the scenes at the time was the drag queen Lee Bowery. His (her) trademark was large dots. When I found this "Nike", I immediately bought it because of that memory! I wore it for a while, but I'm releasing it now because it's at odds with my mood and age.

ITEM02_LeSportsac mini pouch
from Hiroshi Ozawa

The American-born bag brand known as "Respo" was popular among college girls in the 1990s and 2000s, and Ozawa, who is good at finding minor items among them, has a favorite mini pouch. It was a collaboration with Nintendo's Game Boy, and when I found it, I opened it up and found an old earphone inside.

ITEM03_Gloverall Duffle Coat
from undisclosed

The name is undisclosed, but it was offered to me by the president of an apparel company. It was made in England, so I assumed it would be good, but what really caught my attention was the toggle at the bottom that had been cut off. This is a natural change over time because it is the part of the garment that is most frequently used, such as when the knees bump into each other while walking. I was touched by the fact that we were provided with such an item that had been worn for a long time.

ITEM04_Andum Lemestère jacket
from Kenichi Aono (Writer / DJ / Music Selector)

Aono's clothes may change depending on the season, but he never deviates from what he thinks is 'Aono's style. He always has a consistent style. The silhouette of this dress is tight and very Aono-esque. Aono used to work at "International Gallery This jacket reminded me of the fact that Aono used to work at "International Gallery BEAMS," where "ande mourmestère" was sold.

ITEM05_Digawell's coat
from Shinichiro Nakahara, President of The Conran Shop Japan

Mr. Nakahara has provided us with many black items, and this is one of them. I have an image of Mr. Nakahara often wearing natural-colored clothes, but I wondered if there was a time when he wore this kind of black. The fact that the brand was "Digawell" was also unexpected, and I felt it was very fresh for me.

ITEM06_Scottish Rugby Jersey
from Tomoya Kurono (Director, J.PRESS & SON'S)

He is the director of an American traditional brand, but the item reflects his own way of dressing, which is somewhat twisted and has a hint of black music. It's a Scottish rugby jersey. It's a game shirt and slacks.

ITEM07_Snow Peak's vest
from Yasuyuki Kita (Representative of MILKBOTTLE SHAKERS)

What's interesting is that Kita's brother works for Snow Peak. I wonder if he gave it to him as a gift. He wears it a lot, and even though it is made of synthetic fiber, it has a lot of bite to it, almost like denim. Milk Bottle Shakers is an environmentally friendly company, so you can see Kita's personality in this item.

ITEM08_Yuji's T-shirt
from Yoshikage Kajiwara (LOWERCASE Representative)

Mr. Kajiwara of "Lowercase" is such a gourmet foodie that most of his Instagram is filled with food posts. That's why his choice of a T-shirt from a famous yakiniku restaurant is very Kajiwara-like. I feel like this is something that only a familiar face who frequents the restaurant would be able to get.

ITEM09_Number Nine jeans
from undisclosed

These jeans were given to me by someone who used to have a close relationship with Number Nine, and the details are amazing, such as the darts and the musical notes on the waistband tape. I have two more pairs of darker-colored jeans and black corduroy. I have to watch out for resellers.

ITEM10_Nike sneakers
from Takahiro Shibata (Editor)

'They say they are unused Nike Air Raid's. What's with the nostalgic yet new look? How about a pair of shorts and spats with a styling that makes your feet stand out?"

INFORMATION

MONEY IS OVER

Dates: Friday, October 17 - Wednesday, October 22
Place: Shibuya PARCO 1st floor "DAIROKKAN
Address: 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Time: 12:00 - 20:00 (approx.)

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