01_Haruki Uchiyama / Stylist Fat , yet sharp. I like such a hybrid.
PROFILE
. born in 1994. After working at a department store, studied under stylist Ryota Yamada from 2020 , and became independent in 2023.
- First of all, please tell us about your memories of "adidas".
. I was and still am a fan of sneakers with a low-tech, swooshy design. When I was a student, I preferred to wear "Superstar" and "Country" sneakers. I used to play soccer, so the classic "Samba" sneaker is one of my favorites.
- What do you think of adidas Originals these days?
While continuing to offer basic staples, they also keep up with trendy models. I think that the balance between the two is indeed excellent. Recently, "Adimatic," which was reissued the year before last, became a hot topic in the fashion industry, and last year, I got the impression that support for "Samba" among children of the same generation rose dramatically.
- Today you have brought a pair that you particularly like. What model is this?
STATE SERIES OR BEAVER (available in 2023)
This is the "Beaver" model of the State series. Derived from the City Series, this series focuses on U.S. states, and this one is inspired by Oregon, also known as the "Beaver State. I found it on the official online store and fell in love with the color and design at first sight. I immediately bought it. The long-legged suede with three stripes of glossy black leather. The shoes I actually received looked even cooler than they did on my phone screen. . Since then, I've been wearing them a lot.
- What do you think of the "low suit" that is now being reissued? What are your impressions?
. it has a fatness reminiscent of the "Adimatic," but with thinner laces and a sharper overall silhouette. I liked such a hybrid design.
- How do you feel about actually wearing them?
While the heel has a high hold due to the skate shoes, the toe is slightly loose. They are comfortable to wear.
- As a stylist, what would you recommend wearing with these sneakers?
. I think it's better to match them with a footwear with totally different tastes, rather than a skate-like style. . I myself wore them today with a slim vintage hoodie and black denim footwear. . I think they would also go well with beautiful pants like slacks.
How do you wear low suits?
In Uchiyama's case
The shoes blend easily with the outfit but have a strong presence, so I chose a hoodie and pants that are tight so that the overall volume doesn't come out too much. . I was conscious of matching the tone of the shoes, so I used denim to match the black of the upper and the cream of the three stripes on the inner lining of the top.
