Hikari Shibata and MERRELL 1TRL.
PROFILE
Born in 1997 in Kanagawa , Japan. She is immensely popular for her unique fashion sense and lifestyle on SNS. . Her activities include modeling, photographing, and fashion director.
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Do you own any Merrell products?
Shibata:It's not a shoe, though,I love the bag so much.. After I bought the first one, I liked it so much , I bought another one (laughs).
What was so good about it?
Shibata: It's packable, so it's compact and fits well on my back. It's also great for travel, so I took it with me to the U.S., where I went last year, and to Copenhagen, Denmark, the other day, and of course I took it with me.
By the way, what is your impression of "Merrell"?
Shibata: . I still have a strong impression of "HYDRO MOC". I often go to the river in the summer, so I always think, "I'll buy shoes this year," but I've been missing the timing. Also, I used to have a strong image of trekking shoes, but in the past few years, there have been many shoes that are easy to use in everyday life, haven't there?
That's the MERRELL 1TRL model. It is equipped with outdoor specs, but is also designed for everyday wear.
Shibata: I see . So that's what you meant. I really like the design of all the "MERRELL 1TRL" models.
. I have the impression that you travel a lot and do a lot of outdoor activities as well.
Shibata: . I do camping, I do mountain climbing, and in the summer, I do some river activities. . I mean, I don't know what else to do outdoors....
. Maybe that's why your everyday clothes are also very functional.
Shibata: And by the way, the weather in Copenhagen changes from moment to moment. It can be sunny one minute and raining the next 30 seconds. . That's why many of the locals were wearing shell jackets and functional shoes. . It was also nice, so I think we may see more of that kind of thing in the future.
Today, you picked out two models of shoes in the store that you are interested in. First of all, could you tell us what you think of the "MOAB MESA LUXE" shoes?
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Shibata: It's a nice spring color. They look like they would go well with my wardrobe, and although they are designed as mountaineering shoes, they have a moderate city feel because of the suede used. . And because they are one tone, I have the impression that they can go with just about anything. Also, even though they look heavy, they are really light.
The combination of denim and white pants was also a nice touch.
Shibata: I feel that, due to my age, I can no longer afford to wear vintage clothes all over my body, and I have become a little more conscious of femininity and elegance. I've even started wearing glasses. . It's nice to add an outdoor element to this kind of style, just for the feet.
HUT MOC 2 PACKABLE" was also selected. What kind of situation do you imagine using it in?
【PICK UP ITEM 02】
Shibata: . that's what I wanted to take with me on my trip and so on. I was a little late, but I wanted to take it to Copenhagen , too.
The model allows you to attach the left and right shoes to a bag by zipping them together and attaching a carabiner.
Shibata: They are very portable. I can wear them on the plane, and I can also wear them at the hotel when I get there. I would also like to wear them as a second pair of shoes when camping or by the river in the summer. I was surprised at how lightweight they are.
What is the point of coordination?
Shibata: I paired a shell from a Copenhagen-based outdoor brand called "Parelle" with a slit skirt. As I mentioned earlier, my recent mood is to mix in a few feminine items without being too casual. . I often wear socks that are loose-fitting.
. I would be very happy if you could tell us about your shoe preferences.
Shibata: I like shoes that look better with dirt on them than shiny. I get a little squeamish when they have dirt or something on them.
MERRELL 1TRL" shoes are the best in this regard.
Shibata: . I think they look good with a lot of blah, blah, blah. Especially the suede upper of "MOAB MESA LUXE," which looks like it could be worn down (laughs). (Laughs) I often buy shoes from the viewpoint of "these shoes look good when they get dirty. . I sometimes wear them on rainy days on purpose. So I can't wait to wear these two pairs outside and get them dirty (laughs).
