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HIMI and Sou Morita, a new standard of Vans shoes worn by two expressive people.
New Talent, New Standard.

HIMI and Sou Morita, a new standard of Vans shoes worn by two expressive people.

Artist HIMI and actor Sou Morita. In the fiercely competitive world of culture and art, these two young artists shine brighter and brighter every year. They are wearing Vans Premium shoes, a new standard released by Vans. In this interview and photo shoot, we will unravel the charm of these new talents and their new shoes.

  • Photo_Tatsuki Nakata
  • Styling_Atsuo Izumi
  • Hair_Miho Emori
  • Text_Keisuke Kimura
  • Edit_Naoya Tsuneshige

I'm sure Vans will still be wearing them when they become uncles.

I would like to know about your fashion. Do you have a particular brand or store in mind?

HIMI:It's all over the place. It's pretty random, and I'm not particular about it. Rather, I go to stores because I get along well with the staff there, or if I'm overseas, I just look at random items at markets and buy them if I think they are cute.

VANS PREMIUM Old School 36 (BLACK/WHITE) ¥12,100

How about Vans?

HIMI:I love "Vans," not because of the interview. I have been wearing them for a long time. I don't skate these days, but when I used to skateboard, I used to wear "Vans" shoes. I also wore Vans to school.

When was the first time you wore Vans?

HIMI:I think it was junior high school. They were checkered "slip-ons". I think they were really popular at school. I picked them out myself and had them bought for me. I've continued to buy them from then until now. These days, I often wear simple, high-cut shoes.

On the other hand, do you wear high-tech sneakers?

HIMI:I don't wear them - I don't think I'll wear them. I might not like them very much.

HIMI's unpretentious personality fits well with Vans, doesn't it?

HIMI:That may be. Vans" are always unadorned.

HIMI: Could you also tell us what you think is attractive about "VANS"?

HIMI:I believe that the music I do can be heard in any era. It is timeless, both in the past and in the present. That's why I want it to have a sound that can still be heard 10 years from now. I've been wearing Vans for a long time, and I'm sure I'll still be wearing them 10 years from now. I'm sure I'll still be wearing them even when I'm an old man. If they are good only for today, it would be fine to make the design more modern, but if you do that, what about 10 years from now?

Thank you very much. Finally, what are your future plans as an artist?

HIMI:I would like to make a lot of music and be able to go abroad. I would like to make band members overseas as well. I would also like to stay happy for now, and stay happy with my family. That's a very big answer (laughs).

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