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Sunglass Lane, born on the West Coast, blends in well with the city.
Feel like California.

Sunglass Lane, born on the West Coast, blends in well with the city.

Sunglasses are indispensable in the sun-drenched summer, but you don't want to be so focused on functionality that you neglect fashion. RAEN is an eyewear brand from California, where surf culture is deeply rooted. All frames with authentic designs are handmade, and professional surfers place great trust in the brand. We will show you how these sunglasses born on the West Coast fit in the scorching heat of Tokyo, along with style samples from five people.

  • Photo_ Ryohei Obama
  • Text_Masahiro Kosaka
  • Edit_Shinri Kobayashi

Assistant Manager, BEAVER Shibuya Store Yosuke Funatsu

Sunglasses: Lane "PARKHURST", T-shirt: Cal O Line Innovative, Pants: Mojo Kojo, Shoes: Paraboot, Watch: Timex

What is the point of today's outfit?

Since it is summer, I like to play around with patterns on patterns! I am particularly fond of the T-shirts from the collaborative line launched this year by BEAVER and Cal Au Line.

What do you base your choice of sunglasses on?

It should not be similar to what you have on hand. I tend to be biased toward my own tastes and tend to end up with items that look similar to each other.... Recently, I've been interested in slightly strange-shaped items, so I often choose them.

What is your image of "Lane" sunglasses?

It has a strong cultural image of surfing and skating, but it also has a bit of a city-like impression. Also, I am usually told by customers that our products fit Japanese people's faces and noses. In select stores, it is not possible to make adjustments to fit a person's nose, so it is surprisingly important to be able to wear them as soon as you buy them.

What do you want most right now?

My Car! I want a sedan with a hatchback version.

What are your ambitions for the second half of 2019?

I would like to buy a new set of snowboards this year, which I do every year. I would also like to get a variety of other play equipment before the tax increase!

INFORMATION

research student enrolled in one of the four administrative positions of the ritsuryo system

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