Gentlemanly and Comfortable. Versatile collaboration .
. Certainly it makes sense for you to be the best user in making clothes. . Could you tell us about some of the key looks from this perspective?
Aizawa:I think the look with the Globe-Trotter luggage in the beginning of the collection was an expression of what I wanted to wear, what I wanted to create, and what I am influenced by today. . I have always loved English football, so I was inspired by a trip to England. One of the features of this collection is that I collaborated with brands that originated in England, such as "Globe Trotter," "Umbro," and "Reebok. I feel that I was able to propose my favorite things from my favorite country in a better way.
The designer's own original graphic was printed on the "Globe Trotter" luggage that he actually uses.
Umbro's polo shirts are made of velour for a more mature look.
A pair of "Airwalk" shoes that Mr. Aizawa used to wear were also on display.
Reebok has customized the "CLUB C" into a slip-on version.
You have called on many different brands this time around, mainly from the U.K. .
Aizawa:For sneakers, I work with Reebok, Timberland, Airwalk, and Merrell. When moving around, it is more convenient to be able to take them on and off easily, so I customize them to zip-up or slip-on specifications.
I used to wear this model of "Airwalk" when I was younger. This time around, they have been softened with boa, making them easy to wear even in winter. Merrell's sneakers are very much geared toward the outdoors, which is our foundation.
And the jacket with "NEXUSⅦ." came out of a long relationship with the designer, Mr. Konno. I feel sympathy for Mr. Konno because of the number of years we have been working together as a brand and our close proximity in age. He and I often talk about things other than fashion, and we share a common language. In addition, the blousons by "SCHOTT" reflect his current life-size self, such as his style when he rides his motorcycle.
This rider's jacket by SCHOTT is made of soft sheep leather.
The boots from "Timberland" do away with the shoelace and zip up.
Mr. Aizawa has known Tomohiro Konno, the designer of "NEXUS VII." for some time, and this surprising initiative was made possible.
A graphically finished pair of shoes by Merrell .
The slow music that heralded the beginning of the show contributed greatly to setting the mood at the venue.
Aizawa:. This time, I incorporated elements of jazz and lounge music with the image of a man listening to background music when traveling alone. The result is a song that is linked to my lifestyle, as if I were listening to it while reading a book in solitude. The music was composed by Daigo Sakuragi of D.A.N., a band that is currently on hiatus. Since the Corona Disaster, I have asked him to compose the music for the past three Runway events. I like his musicality and the way he focuses on the images in my mind.
The male figures depicted on the runway were consistently intelligent and elegant. It was interesting to see, and the world view of the collection was well conveyed to us. As the creator of the collection, you must have been satisfied with the content of the collection.
Aizawa:To be honest, it is difficult to self-rate. . the evaluation is up to the person who sees it. However, this season, I had a clear idea of what I wanted to do from the beginning, and I had zero hesitation. I think I was able to do what I wanted to do without hesitation, eliminating what I thought was unnecessary.
To be honest, I didn't know what was right when I started showing my collection in Paris. Thinking about it now, it was probably a big mistake, but at the time, I thought that in order to continue presenting in Paris, I had to make an impact, and that if I did not keep updating my collections, I would be perceived as being degenerate. So I was always in a hurry to challenge something, but this season, there were not many new challenges. In the past, I might have added more things that would look good as showpieces, but this time, I kept it simple. I thought about what people would want to see and what I would want to use. . Everything is real clothes, clothes that can go anywhere.
The show takes place in a school gymnasium in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
