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Shin Sakiura × MACKINTOSH for EDIFICE BALFIELD CHINO BAL COLLAR COAT
PROFILE
Born in 1994 in Osaka, Japan, he began producing original music in 2015. On December 23, he released a reworked version of "Cruisin'" featuring SIRUP. On December 23, he released a reworked version of "Cruisin'" featuring Sirup.
A coat and music that crosses different elements.
When did you start writing music?
Shin: I first started making beats when I was in college, when I was allowed to touch the equipment of an older student who knew a lot about hip-hop. But after graduating from college, I got a job. I was making music while working as an office worker. At first, I envisioned myself as a two-legged man, but thankfully, I became busier with my music and it became difficult to balance the two. Comparing the two, I decided that I definitely wanted to do music, so I quit my job as an office worker.
In recent years, producers have also been attracting a lot of attention.
Shin: I have enjoyed making music since I was in junior high school when I started playing the guitar. It was fascinating to construct not only songs but also the songs themselves. I not only play guitar, but also sing, play bass and keys as a form of expression.
I understand that you have invited artists such as SIRUP, BASI, KANDYTOWN's Ryohu, and AAAMYYYY to participate in your music. What criteria do you use to call on these artists?
Shin: Simply, I have been listening to you guys for a long time. Before I started making music, KANDYTOWN released their first album! When I listened to it, I was fascinated by its sophistication. Ryohu is a solo artist, a beat-maker, and a musician in his own right, as are AAAMYYYY and BASI. I feel like I am working with artists that I have been listening to as a listener.
Do you have anything that is important to you when you create a song?
Shin: What all of them have in common is that they all require you to face yourself. It sounds cool, but I think it is really important. Even if it's a pain in the ass, if you don't carefully face yourself, I don't think anything good will come out of it.
What kind of inspiration do you get for a song?
Shin: I am not the type of person who comes up with ideas while sitting around, so I tend to get inspired when I am playing an instrument or listening to music while drinking. I think that if I put this and that together, multiple elements will intertwine, and it will be really cool, even though no one else has done it before.
When multiple elements are intertwined, new discoveries can be made, right?
Shin: I consider the music I make to be alternative. The music I have listened to since I was a child is genre-less, so even if I create a song that I think is good, it will be mixed with various genres. That being said, I do not create music with an awareness of being alternative. I think it just comes out of me on its own.
MACKINTOSH, which you are wearing, uses a chino material specially ordered by EDIFICE, giving it a work look. This is another fresh impression created by the intertwining of multiple elements.
Shin: Exactly. I have been wanting to buy a coat from "Mackintosh," but I have yet to get my hands on the brand. So when I tried it on for the first time, I found the coat to be a perfect balance of formality and workmanship. The silhouette of the coat is classic and basic, but the material is chino with a work feel.
The stitch counts are changed, and many other details are carefully considered.
Shin: When I choose clothing, I like things that can be used well, and such details make me happy.
What is your impression of EDIFICE?
Shin: I often buy both personal clothing and stage costumes from them. Because they carry sophisticated clothes, they are easy to use on stage because they have a show-stopping look. My style is not formal, so I try to keep it casual while incorporating beautiful nuances. I like that balance.
I see that you shop there often!
Shin: Also, there is an expectation that if I go to a store, there will be something good there.
How do you like the styling today?
Shin: I wanted to add an accent. The design of the coat is basic, so I added a checkered shirt as an inner layer. The coat's collar was a bit large, so I layered a turtleneck over it to add a point of interest around the neck.
The iconic "Mackintosh" dotted buttons also accentuate the neckline, don't they?
Shin: Yes, I know. Coats are now more casual.
Do you have a fashion obsession?
Shin: When I buy new clothes, I try to incorporate elements that I have not worn before.
You dare to choose types, patterns, and colors that you have always disliked.
Shin: Yes, I do. I find myself wearing the same type of clothes all the time, but I try to challenge myself as much as possible. I think that is self-discovery. I think the beauty of fashion is that you can find a new you.
I think that once you get out of your preconceived notions and stereotypes and try it on, you may be surprised how much you like it.
Shin: That's right. While considering the practical aspects, it is fun to throw away the image of "this color doesn't suit me" or "I don't like this type of item," and try colors and designs that I have never worn before.
Finally, is there anything you would like to try in your music career?
Shin: Recently, I have been creating songs with the involvement of various people. Until now, I have done almost all of the songwriting myself, but I feel that there is no need to stick to that. Working with other people to create songs definitely broadens the range and increases the power of the songs. I want to constantly improve my own way of expression.
MACKINTOSH for EDIFICE BALFIELD CHINO BAL COLLAR COAT (BEIGE, NAVY) ¥79,000+TAX
The Bulfield was created as a new model for the UK line in spring/summer 2021, and this bulwark collar coat was specially ordered with fabric and sewing made in Japan. The work look, a part of the trend, is combined with a classic look. The work x classic look is beautifully expressed through careful attention to detail, such as the different stitch counts.
