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I went to Deus Ex Machina, which is gaining popularity again these days.
Me time in Deus Ex Machina.

I went to Deus Ex Machina, which is gaining popularity again these days.

Deus Ex Machina" from Australia, which has its roots in vintage motorcycles, surfing, and skateboarding, seems to be popular again recently, with a cafe on the first floor that is packed day and night, and a gallery bar on the basement floor that is open every Friday night and frequently hosts solo exhibitions by notable artists. The cafe on the first floor is packed day and night, and the gallery bar on the basement floor is open every Friday night. I visited the store with actor Junya Kasuga, who often drops by on a whim, to check out the new fall/winter collection in the second-floor apparel store.

  • Photo_Haruki Matsui
  • Text_Jumpei Ichikawa

PROFILE

Junya Kasuga
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. Born in 1982. Belongs to Repro Entertainment. . He has appeared in numerous media, advertisements, and films as an actor and model. This year, he started to enjoy a dual life between his hometown, Shimane, and Tokyo. A skater by nature, he is also an all-around person who actively enjoys surfing, fishing, yoga, and other activities in his daily life.
Instagram:@junya_kasuga

Again, what kind of brand is "deus ex machina"?

Deus Ex Machina originally started as a motorcycle customization brand, but is now positioned as a lifestyle store that deals with street culture, including surfing and skateboarding, with a focus on motorcycles. The Japan store opened in 2014 along Cat Street behind the main United Arrows store in Harajuku. It is located where the used clothing store "Santa Monica" used to be. The store consists of three floors from the basement to the second floor. As you can see, the store was crowded with international customers on the day of the photo shoot.


First, we'll go to the store on the second floor.
Check out the fall items.

The weather is getting a little chilly and it's time to start thinking about fall and winter items. So, first, we went upstairs to preview the new lineup. I wandered around the store, taking my time to examine the new items lined up in a row. While looking at the clothes, I suddenly noticed many art pieces and posters on the walls. Mr. Kasuga seemed to be interested in them as well.

She immediately found some items she was interested in, picked up a few items, and went to the locker room. The impression you get when you put it on is totally different from the impression you get when you look at it," he said. Incidentally, according to Mr. Kasuga, there were many sweatshirts and parkas that he was particularly interested in, and it was impressive that he checked them more carefully than the others.

INFORMATION

Deus Ex Machina HARAJUKU

Address: 3-29-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5413-3949
Hours: 9:00 - 20:00 (cafe),
19:00-23:00 (bar/every Friday only),
11:30 - 20:00 (Shop)
shop.jp.deuscustoms.com