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from ARATA KOBAYASHI MESSAGE
What kind of brand "Remi Relief" is for you?
KobayashiThis brand embodies authentic American casual wear more than you might imagine. It is attractive in that it firmly reproduces the goodness of original American clothing, and you can also sense the playful and pop elements in it. You can tell that they are making clothes with sincerity and stoicism.
What is the theme in the styling (world view) of this special coordination?
Kobayashi The shoot was also a trial to see what would happen if I fused "Remi Relief" with my favorite worldview. I was conscious of bringing out the human side of the subjects, centered on the setup.
What items from this season's Remi Relief collection do you personally like the most?
KobayashiThis processed parka has a thermal lining. I fell in love with it at first sight at an exhibition, and I also placed an individual order. I think it will be useful for location shooting in the coming season.
What kind of person is Goto-san, the designer, to you?
KobayashiI have known Goto-san for a long time, and he is a wonderful person who has a very flexible sensibility despite his seemingly closed profession as a designer.
What do you expect from Remi Relief in the future?
KobayashiOf course, I don't think the brand will change much in the future, but I hope it will continue to do so. I would be very happy if we could work together again on such a project.
Arata Kobayashi
Born in 1978. Became independent in 2006. Currently, he works mainly for magazines, music, and advertisements. He has a reputation as a stylist with a unique and artisanal viewpoint, considering not only the clothes but also the art surrounding them as part of the styling, which is what he and the photographers and directors intend to achieve.
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