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PROFILE

Ryutaro

Hair stylist, born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1994. After graduating from Japan Beauty College, she joined OOO YY salon in Daikanyama, Tokyo. She has been with the salon for 7 years. Her hobby is shopping.
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Kana.

Hair stylist, born in Tokyo in 1988. After graduating from Kokusai Bunka College of Hairdressing and Cosmetology, he joined HEAVENS. Currently works at the Omotesando store. He has been with the company for 12 years. Her hobby is traveling.
Instagram:10kana07

The Tissot Gentleman Automatic (left) features an authentic design and careful finishing that can be worn for both formal and casual occasions. The Tissot T-My Lady (right) is a women's model that combines reliable technology and craftsmanship in an easy-to-use 29mm case. Both models are available with stainless steel bracelets and interchangeable leather straps.
Tissot Gentleman Automatic Japan Limited Edition
Automatic / Maximum 80-hour power reserve / Case diameter 40mm / 10 ATM water resistance / Limited to 500 pieces / ¥100,000+TAX
Tissot T-My Lady Automaticn
Automatic / Maximum 48-hour power reserve / Case diameter 29.3mm / Water-resistant to 10 atm / ¥91,000+TAX

From a drama-like encounter to a married couple.

HOUYHNHNM: First of all, how did you two become hairdressers?

Ryutaro：I have had a strong desire to pursue a professional career since high school, and because I love clothes, I initially considered a career in fashion. However, as I did more research, I realized that hairdressing was a national license and that the careers of famous hairdressers were close to the image I was aiming for, so I chose this career.

HOUYHNHNM: How about you, Kana?

Kana：I was also thinking of a different career when I was in school, but I entered a beauty school right after graduating from high school because I have always liked having my hair cut by a hair stylist and because I thought cutting hair looked like fun.

HOUYHNHNM's: Why did you join the salon you are currently working in?

Ryutaro：When I was in vocational school, I was looking for two years to work for someone I thought was the coolest person in Tokyo. The owner of OOO YY, nico, was doing hair and makeup for the Paris Collection of Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons, which I liked at the time. Also, when I came here for a haircut a few times, I was attracted to nico's fashion sense and human nature, and decided to join.

HOUYHNHNM: Kana is in a different salon than Ryutaro.

Kana：In my case, when I was in vocational school, there was a seminar given by a hair stylist. The owner of HEAVENS, where I work now, was there, and I was impressed by his talk. I was impressed by what he had to say and decided to enter the company because I was reminded of what a wonderful job hairdressing really is.

HOUYHNHNM's: I see, so you are both working for people you admire. And so while working as hairdressers in different stores, where did you meet?

Ryutaro：I actually knew Kana from high school when I saw her in a magazine. It was a men's magazine, and there was a one-page article on him in a "Beautiful Hairdresser of the Month" type of project. I really liked her face (laughs).

HOUYHNHNM: So you were unilaterally in love (laughs).

Ryutaro: That's right (laughs). One day, about two years after I moved to Tokyo and became a hair stylist, I happened to see him in Shibuya and approached him on a dare. We exchanged contact information and here we are.

HOUYHNHNM: It sounds like a drama.

Ryutaro: But I confessed my feelings to him, but he rejected me once. I persisted and ended up going out with him.

HOUYHNHNM's: If you had to name a mutual attraction, what would it be?

Ryutaro：They look cool at first glance, but they are positive, cheerful, and a bit natural, always wearing an aura of "yang".

Kana：When I met him, he was wearing very aggressive fashion, and I thought I might not like him because he was younger than me, but when we started dating, he was very soft, sincere, and dependable, so I put all my trust in him.

HOUYHNHNM's: When did you get married?

Ryutaro：Three years after we started dating, so I was 24 and Kana was 29.

This pair of watches with stainless steel bracelets goes well with simple and classy low-gauge knitwear. The neat, uncluttered design makes them suitable not only for on-time wear, but also for casual weekend occasions.

HOUYHNHNM's: Looking at your outfits today, I think you both like fashion, but have you changed in the way you dress or your style compared to the past?

Ryutaro: I used to be an exclusive model for "CHOKi CHOKi" magazine, and I had to dress differently to be photographed, and this was also a way to attract customers to the store, so my fashion was quite unique. I think my fashion style was quite unique.

Kana：I have enjoyed fashion much more since I started dating my husband. Before that, I used to put a lot of thought into what I wore, but that changed when I saw him enjoying himself in a natural way. I also wear his clothes, and I think that clothes with a bit of a menswear feel are more suited to me.

HOUYHNHNM: Do you have a favorite brand?

Ryutaro: In junior high school I wore street brands such as Stussy and Abasing Ape®, and in high school I wore vintage clothes. After moving to Tokyo, my style was a mix of mode and street. The opening of Dover Street Market GINZA was also a big factor. Now I freely mix the clothes I have worn in the past. Recently, I have been wearing clothes from "Dairiku," for which I am in charge of hair for look shoots.

HOUYHNHNM: It's only for men, how about you Kana?

Kana：I don't have a specific brand in mind, but I've been searching for a long time for something that fits me well because I don't like to look too simple or too aggressive. If I had to pick one brand, I would say that I've been wearing the Sudoku brand a lot lately. This dress is no exception. I like it because it has a little gimmick to it.