forest riverMy staff is good friends with Takaiwa-kun .

lofty rockSo I had the opportunity to say hello to Mr. Morikawa when I visited him at the exhibition last year, but this was the first time I had a chance to talk to him properly, so I was looking forward to it!

forest riverI wanted to see the concert the other day, but I couldn't make it due to preparations for the upcoming Paris Collection.

diluvial formation (geol.)We'll do it again, and I'll invite you to join us without fail.

forest riverSANABAGUN. had a strong funk or rap element, but your solo is different and new. In the current Japanese music scene, there are many bands that are similar in their musicality, but there is nothing similar between the two. That's why I suggested that we do a live performance outfit.

lofty rockI think Dada is a cool brand of "Repizen Tokyo" and "Repizen Japan. I thought it would be fun to have my Showa-Japanese face on top of it. You did a great job of bringing Ryo Takaiwa's brand to life at the live performance.

forest riverThe silhouette of the suit is different from what is commonly referred to as a full-custom suit, and I hoped that people would find this aspect of the suit interesting.

lofty rock. that was exactly what I was looking for. I love fashion, and I needed that fashion tip for Ryo Takaiwa, so I was honored to have it custom-made.

lofty rockMay I tell you the meaning of the name "CHRISTIAN DADA," which I interpreted on my own? I myself am a great fan of irony and satire, but first of all, "DADA" means "Dadaism," doesn't it?

forest riverYes, yes.

lofty rockI had a selfish view that the solemn word "CHRISTIAN" was an ironic play by Mr. Morikawa.

forest riverIt's pretty close. Of course, the name "CHRISTIAN" is derived from the idea of "Dadaism," which is to create something new by breaking down conventional concepts, but the name "CHRISTIAN" is also often used as a code for Christian Dior and other maisons. The name "CHRISTIAN" is often used as a code for Christian Dior and other maisons, so by combining the two, it has a sense of respect and challenge. I thought it would be interesting to have "Christian Dior" and "Christian Dada" in various media.

lofty rockI see. It may be naive, but I felt the punk spirit from the name.

forest riverI feel like I've been asked this question over a thousand times, but this may be the first time I've gotten an answer so close to the nuances I was thinking of (laughs).

lofty rockAll right!

forest riverI was in a band in high school, but I gave up music and went into fashion. . That is still my complex, but it is also my driving force. That's why I pay attention to the music for my shows, whether it fits the concept of the collection or not, and whether it tells a story.

lofty rockWhat kind of band were you in?

forest riverI don't want to say it because it's trivial (laughs).

lofty rockThe moment I decided to start music in the countryside, I said to people around me, "Hey, let's start a band. What was the driving force for you to start Christian Dada?

forest riverI worked as an assistant at Charles Anastas in London before starting my own brand with a friend when I was 23. I ended up quitting after two years due to a difference in direction. I worked part-time for a while, but during that time, my grandfather passed away. My grandfather, who was an embroiderer, had a huge influence on me, and I wondered why I had come to Tokyo in the first place. That is when I started this brand. That is why I started this brand, and that was the driving force behind it.

lofty rockThe last fireworks were set off , he said.

forest riverYeah, I guess so (laughs). I thought, "Let's hang on to our last chance. . At first, I was like that, but now I am working on it with a kind of sense of mission. . I used to lack confidence in everything. In fact, when I went to Paris for the first time, I was laughed at by the industry, but I kept on doing it because I didn't want to lose, and recently, as I kept on doing it, the people around me started to look at me a little differently. I am currently in Paris from Japan. Most of the desiners who go to Paris from Japan now are 40 years old or older, but I am 34 now, so I am starting to think that I can work from a different angle than the older generation and play a role in connecting with the same generation and the generation below that. I don't want this to sound arrogant, but I am genuinely (laughs).

lofty rockOne is for a dream I have had for many years. . And also to show filial piety to my parents. Also, as Mr. Morikawa mentioned, I want my friends who support me to drive luxury cars. I am responsible for the band that I started. . And of course, I also want to be popular (laughs).

forest riverIt's kind of nice. Everything seems so down-to-earth.

lofty rockAlso, I want money.

forest riverKim , woman ...... straight (laughs).

lofty rockThat's what it is. When I'm in the bathroom at home, I sometimes wonder if I've done too many things, or if it would sell better if I didn't say "I'm going to be a star. But when I get out of the bathroom, I become Ryo Takaiwa , walking the streets with my big feet.

forest river. But I am sure you will start to enjoy it from now on. For example, when you are making things, you may feel ashamed of what you made in the past, right?

lofty rockYes, that's right. Basically, that's why I don't listen back to my own recordings.

forest riverBut no matter how much time goes by, I have recently been thinking that I want to show all the clothes I have made with pride.

lofty rockI have a lot more courage now.

forest riverYes, I know. Finally .

lofty rockI guess that means I have a long way to go, too , thank you very much for your valuable talk!