03. nomadic lifestyle practiced by surfers
PROFILE
After graduating from college, she studied abroad in Australia and appeared in the Hawaii version of Terrace House in 2017. After that, she worked at "PORT of CALL", an apparel store and cafe in Daikanyama, Tokyo. Currently based in her hometown of Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, she works as a freelance model, farmer, and does other free activities. In her spare time, she stays in her car and devotes herself to her hobby of surfing.
Instagram: @ryosekikawa
ON STYLE
SINGLE JACKET × SKINNY FIT
The meeting place for the day was "Port of Call" in Daikanyama, where Mr. Sekikawa worked before going freelance.
. I try to work as calmly as possible, because if I am too tense, I get tense and make more mistakes. . So I often work on my computer in the "Port of Call," where I can relax. It's like a second home. All my good friends gather here, and some of them are still working here. I hope to continue working with the guys who were here."
I'm currently working as a freelancer, but I do a lot of shooting and helping out farmers that I know. There are many potato farmers in Ibaraki, and the potatoes they harvest are delicious. Recently, I would like to start farming in that area.
Although Sekikawa is now a multi-talented worker, when he was a student, he wanted to become a public servant.
I originally wanted to become a teacher who could lead a stable life, but that idea changed 180 degrees when I went to Australia. Living with nature was a great culture shock. I came to think that I could live more freely.
Mr. Sekikawa does not wear suits very often, but he seemed to like this set-up very much.
. I thought the stretchy material was really nice so that I could wear it on and off without stress. . I usually wear loose-fitting clothes, but I can leave these in my car for a quick meeting. . Just like the amphibious sea pants, I have been wanting a set-up that can be worn both on and off the job. Also, they don't get wrinkled even after sitting for long periods of time, so they'll come in handy when I'm traveling overseas on business."
OFF STYLE
HARRINGTON JACKET × SLIM TAPERED FIT
Surfing is an important part of Sekikawa's off-time.
. "Basically, if there are waves, I'm by the ocean, but if not, I visit coffee shops in Tokyo and sometimes climb mountains. Nature, coffee, and surfing . These are the three pillars of my life.
. When I looked into the back of the car, I found what appeared to be a bed sheet. . Apparently, he enjoys surfing while staying overnight in his car when his schedule is free.
. I spent about two months traveling by car in Australia, so I'm used to staying in a car. . I had to live in a car because the cost of living was so high there. I can spend as much time as I want except in the middle of summer (laughs).
While we were talking about this, it suddenly rained during the shooting. However, MET24's high water repellency function handled it well. It seemed more suitable for Mr. Sekikawa's outdoor lifestyle.
. I usually wear denim, but it's hot when I put them on after surfing. At times like that, these smooth-feeling, stretchy pants might be easier to live in."
I often receive work through surfing, so to be honest, I don't really switch between on and off duty. . As I said before, I like to relax as much as possible, so "MET24" might be perfect for my lifestyle. (laughs) As I said before, I like to relax as much as possible, so MET24 is probably perfect for my lifestyle.
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