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FEATURE｜Me and my "Oakley NS". 15 street snaps.

Me and my 'Oakley NS'. 15 street snaps.

Me and my "Oakley NS". 15 street snaps.

Oakley is known for its well-designed and functional sunglasses. Last year, the brand introduced "Oakley NS," a line of lifestyle wear. The brand's unique patterns and materials are designed to provide comfort and ease of movement. We asked 15 young people from different occupations to try on these recommended items for town use.

Photo_Tohru Yuasa, Yuji Yamazaki
Styling_Azusa Iwai
Edit_Ryo Muramatsu, Rei Kawahara

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Toshiaki Kinnou

Tadashi Nobuoka

Yuichiro Wakamatsu

bed-time (for a baby)

shamelessly pursuing one's own interests

Pants : Oakley-NS ¥15,000+TAX
Polo Shirt : Guru's Cut & Stand × BEAMS T
Knit Cap : Nike SB
Sneakers : Convers
What are the advantages of the Oakley NS pants you wore this time?: They were stretchy and very easy to move around in. Some skaters choose thin pants, but I personally wish there were wider ones.
What kind of work do you usually do?: I have been working as a hair stylist at Guru's Cut & Stand in Yutenji for the past four years. The store has a local feel that attracts local children, students, and adults, and I am inspired by the variety of customers. The staff gets along well with each other, and we all play skateboarding. Actually, the president of the company is a fan of Oakley sunglasses.
What is your own fashion obsession?: I am influenced by the people around me, such as my seniors and friends at work. Recently, I have been paying attention to L.I.F.E., which is run by skaters Naotaka Oya and Rui Araki.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥21,000+TAX
T-Shirt : UNDERCOVER
Pants : No Brand
Cap : No Brand
Earrings : Knott Works
Necklace : Knott Works
The Oakley NS jacket looked natural and suited him well.: I like the fact that it can be easily worn over a T-shirt. It looks good with a sporty outfit like today's, but it would also look good with thick jeans like a skater.
I love the earrings you used for coordination.: I design and make them with threads under the brand name "Knott Works. I originally started making them as a hobby, but since 2014 I have been presenting them under my current brand name. In addition to the online store, they are also sold at the Nalu Cafe in Omotesando.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥21,000+TAX
T-shirt : Used
Jeans : Edwin 505XX
Shoes : Calvin Klein
What kind of image do you have of Oakley?: It looks simple and classy among sports brands. After wearing the jacket this time, I wanted to try it as an inner layer of blouson or coat.
What is your passion in fashion?: I have always had the idea of mixing a little bit of various things, not just a certain genre.
What kind of work do you do now?: I am a coordinator at a space design company. In my free time and on my days off, I am an artist and spend my time making clothes.

Pants : Oakley-NS ¥11,000+TAX
Hoodie : Used
Shirt : Quiksilver
Sneakers : Used
How did you feel when you tried on the Oakley NS pants?: It's stretchy and I think I can handle it even if I suddenly decide to play sports with my friends. I don't have clothes made of functional materials, but I once again thought that sports brand items are great. There are more and more people in college who wear this kind of thing, so I want to make sure I don't wear it.
What are your daily fashion preoccupations?: I'm interested in surfing, and lately I've been checking out what pro surfers are up to. I often refer to their style. For example, a rider from South Africa named Jodie Smith is very kitted out.
What are you hot or addicted to these days?: To play with my dog and to save money (laughs). Also, I would like to go on an overseas trip this year.

Pants : Oakley-NS ¥18,000+TAX
Hoodie : RUDE
The black style with the [Oakley NS] pants is cool.: I have known that [Oakley] has apparel for some time, but these pants are slim and easy to wear. I usually like tight pants, so I think they look good on me, and I genuinely want them.
What is your image of Oakley?: Oakley supports a professional skater I know, Ryo Sejiri. I have an image of surfers and skaters wearing sunglasses.
What is your policy on fashion?: I have loved rock music since I was in junior high school, so I like clothes from brands that give off that kind of vibe. I also skate, so I try to mix street style well.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥28,000+TAX
Pullover : Manual Alphabet
Pants : Prada
Sunglasses : Oakley
Sneakers : Prada
I was impressed by how well he wore his Oakley NS jacket.: I usually prefer to wear black, so the color of this jacket was fresh.
Please tell us about your own fashion obsession and your image of "Oakley".: I am often influenced by my peers and people of my generation. I don't look at fashion magazines very often. I often wear imported clothes, but I try not to choose the same things as other people. Sunglasses are a big part of the Oakley brand. My father, who normally doesn't care about fashion, wears Oakley sunglasses when he plays golf.
What kind of work do you usually do?: I am the manager of a 9-member hip-hop crew called "KiLLa". I have known them for a long time, and when "KiLLa" started getting busy, I started managing them.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥28,000+TAX
Overalls : American Apparel
T-Shirts : Hanes x Supreme
Sneakers : Vans
How do you feel about wearing Oakley NS clothes?: The Oakley NS jacket is perfect for the coming season. I can wear it even when the weather is bad, and it is very easy to move around in. I originally worked at a ski resort, so I had an image of Oakley as goggles and sunglasses.
Do you usually wear sporty clothes made of functional materials?: I don't have anything made of functional materials. So these sporty clothes were very fresh. I usually prefer to wear clothes that can be stored or quickly taken off and put on.
What kind of work do you usually do?: My family in Ehime runs a mandarin orange farm, and I plan to take over the farm with my father in the future. In the next 5 years when my grandparents retire, I would like to go abroad to study coffee and build a skate park near my parents' house where everyone can get together... I hope I can do something with my favorite oranges, coffee, and skating.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥16,000+TAX
Cut & Sewn : UNSED
Jeans : HORDEN
Sunglasses : Oakley
Sneakers : VANS × OUR LEGACY
The Oakley sunglasses looked great on you.: Actually, I used to wear Oakley's Frogskin a lot when I was in junior high and high school. I saw them in a magazine and thought they looked good, so I bought them. Like the sunglasses, the Oakley NS jacket I wore today is also very light. I also like that the front pockets are zipped.
What kind of work do you usually do?: I like UK skate culture, and I like the way "Cyrus" expresses London street culture in its clothes. I usually wear clothes from "Silas" as well as "Unused" and "Stone Island.

Shorts : Oakley-NS ¥9,000+TAX
Top : Used
Sunglasses : Oakley
Sneakers : VANS
What kind of image do you have of Oakley?: I have an image that they are worn by professional athletes and other people who are serious about sports. When I actually tried on the shorts, I found them to be very comfortable and pleasant to the touch.
Do you usually wear clothes made of functional materials?: I don't have one... But I am aiming for a jacket with water repellent or waterproof treatment.
What kind of fashions have you been paying attention to lately?: If it were now, it would be the '90s. I like to mix and match everything from brand-name to vintage clothing. So, it might be possible to mix the shorts I wore today with my usual outfits in a sports-mix type of way.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥28,000+TAX
T-Shirt : BlackEyePatch
Pants : Used
Sneakers : VANS
How did you feel when you tried on the Oakley NS jacket?: I like that the product has fashion elements, but is also based on proper functionality. The design is solid, with nothing superfluous being omitted.
What do you usually do?: I play guitar in a band called "Aun beatz. Since we went on hiatus, we haven't been able to play live shows very often, but I would like to do more and more from now on. I also work as a store staff at "m," a vintage clothing shop near Gakugei Daigaku Station.
Is there anything you are into these days?: It's the smartphone game Dragon Quest: Monster Parade Everywhere. If I'm lucky, I can go anywhere in the adventure in a groove. But I do have to pay for it... (laughs).

Pants : Oakley-NS ¥18,000+TAX
Hoodie : DLXSF
Sunglasses : Oakley
Sneakers : éS
The "Oakley NS" pants looked familiar.: I don't usually wear thin silhouettes, but these are very easy to move in.
Please tell us about your own policy and commitment to fashion.: I try not to let anyone tell me I look like someone else.
What kind of work do you usually do?: I take photos. I accompanied the band "never young beach" on their tour and made a photo book of their bag stage and during the trip. I will be exhibiting these photos at NO.12 GALLERY in Yoyogi Uehara from April 21 to 26.

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥28,000+TAX
Shirt : Used
Pants : 77circa
Boots : Dr. Martens
How did you feel when you put on the sleeves of the Oakley NS jacket?: I'm not much of a fashionista and didn't know about "Oakley NS," but this jacket was lightweight, easy to move in, and comfortable.
Do you have any recent hobbies or interests that you are into?: Actually, I enjoy riding motorcycles. When I was in college, I once rode a Honda VTR 250cc motorcycle from my hometown of Yokohama to Izu. I like the thrill of it, and it feels good. Someday I would like to ride a motorcycle wearing a riders' jacket.

Top : Oakley-NS ¥13,000+TAX
Pants : Ralph Lauren
Sneakers : Converse CONS
It was a simple outfit with a top from [Oakley NS], wasn't it?: This top was just so easy to move around in. It is also lightweight, and I think the pockets with watertight zips accentuate it. I have a pair of Oakley Frogskin sunglasses, and I thought the Oakley NS were also nice.
Do you usually wear sporty clothes made of functional materials?: I don't prefer to wear it, but I often wear a mountain parka, and I don't dislike it.
What is your own policy and commitment to fashion?: I ride a skateboard, so I only wear skateshoes. I also try to wear what I feel good in. When I buy clothes, I almost always go with my gut feeling.
What kind of work do you usually do?: I work at a cafe called "FLOWERS Common" in Shibuya. It's been about 5 years now. I like to cook and I am in charge of the kitchen.

Pants : Oakley-NS ¥15,000+TAX
Hoodie : Used
Sneakers : Adidas
How did you feel when you tried on the Oakley NS pants?: They are comfortable to wear. I also like the silhouette that tapers down to the ankles. I have always liked sporty clothes, and the best is the ones that are easy to move in.
Do you usually wear clothes made of functional materials?: You have spats and such. I completely separate my everyday clothes from my sports clothes, but it would be great if I could dress to go straight from work to basketball or something.
What is your passion for fashion?: My policy is to wear anything flexible. If I am going to see a concert with my girlfriend, I will wear a cashmere sweater. Also, I'm influenced by musicians. I just came back from Cambodia yesterday, so I may shift to ethnic-style clothing from now on (laughs).

Jacket : Oakley-NS ¥15,000+TAX
Pants : M-65 Military
Sneakers : Adidas
The Oakley NS jacket matched with the cargo pants looked good on him.: It is convenient to throw on easily. I like the fact that the logo on the front is not too assertive. Another detail I like is that the pockets are made in a way that makes it hard for things to fall out.
What brands do you usually wear most often?: Porter Classic. I like the unique and one-of-a-kind feeling. Also, vintage American vintage clothes. Typical examples are US Navy coveralls from the 1940s, P41 herringbone pants, and other military items.
Do you have a particular approach to your work?: It is to embody the style of the store. As with our daily outfits, we offer a mix of vintage and branded pieces.

Mirari Japan (Oakley)

Phone: 0120-009-146

http://jp.oakley.com

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