【The Shirt Style By Brooks Brothers] Brooks Brothers, Shirts and Me Vol.7 Ai Takahashi Actress / Model

Supima Cotton Oxford Button Down Shirt Classic Fit ¥18,000+TAX (Brooks Brothers Japan)

Ai Takahashi was a member of the popular idol group Morning Musume。 Ai Takahashi has been active in a wide range of fields as an actress and model after being a member of the popular idol group Morning Musume for about 10 years. Influenced by her mother, she became interested in fashion at an early age and became aware of her own personality.

Brooks Brothers' clothes have an image of elegance and luxury, don't they? For example, just by putting on a shirt sleeve, I feel that it is different from my usual shirts. I think it is the power of a truly great brand to make you feel that way with just one shirt. It has a long history, and I can see why it is so well-loved.

Jacket ¥64,000+TAX, ,Pants ¥18,000+TAX(Brooks Brothers Japan)

For more than 200 years, Brooks Brothers has been building traditional American classic styles. Of course, as a fashion brand, Brooks Brothers updates its products in various ways with each new era. However, no matter what the trend is, Brooks Brothers' worldview never wavers. This is why Brooks Brothers continues to be a brand that Mr. Takahashi admires.

When I wear a button-down shirt made of Oxford fabric from Brooks Brothers, I feel a good sense of tension when I button through this solid fabric. I feel as if my back is straightened. There are fashions and things like that, but it's something that makes me feel like I can always have this one piece of clothing. I can go out with it, and I want to choose it for important anniversaries and days that I want to cherish.

A shirt in a larger size is worn with a shorter length jacket. The contrast in length creates a rhythm in the styling.

I'm not tall, so I wondered whether to adjust the length of the denim, but I thought it would look cute rolled up, so I decided to show my ankles and wear loafers. The jacket is pretty classic, but I like to play around with it, so today I shortened the jacket and wore a slightly larger size shirt with the hem of the shirt hanging out. That's my usual coordination."

Ai Takahashi leaving Brooks Brothers Aoyama. The size balance of the tops and the roll-up of the pants show Takahashi's unique style.

Ms. Takahashi is curious and thrilled by various genres, and enjoys fashion not only by adopting what is trendy, but also by expressing her own personality in some way. This is strongly influenced by her mother, who taught her the joy of choosing her own clothes and expressing her own personality since she was a child. Perhaps it is inevitable that Takahashi, who updates her style daily while cherishing what has been handed down to her, is drawn to Brooks Brothers.

Photo_Shin Hamada
Text_Maruro Yamashita
Edit_Yosuke Ishii