My lifework
print collection.
Gathered from various places
wrapping material
swing tags
packages
tickets
plastic bags
stamps
postcards
various printed items
are collaged on the atelier wall
as an installation.
Characteristic of foreign printed objects
the effects from offset printing
is something different from when you try to imitate that on purpose.

The other day
it rained really, really hard and
maybe this was telling us that the raining season has ended.
Today in Harajuku the cicadas starting going off
and it is becoming more like summer.
When you think of summer, the beach comes to mind.
The sun shining down
and not matching the refreshing blue sea
the black look almost leaves an ironic impression.
Not only swimming wear for the beach
but can be worn for everyday shorts
the black only UDT
matches cheap rubber flip-flops.

When I feel the smell of this time frame
there is something I remember.
In the atelier, there is a door that no one opens.
But
definitely the time for that door to open should come sometime.

Because of my job,
I feel that it is a very important experience
and a treasure for me to be able to work
and interact with people from different occupations.
Today, for a shoot I was with my friend and photographer Shusei,
and we went to his studio, and like always, being able to work with
a professional photographer like him,
I tried so hard to steal the secrets of the trade;
like how to use the functions on the camera,
how to shoot, how it ends up, color, etc.

VANS with character
truly show the life of the person wearing them.
As far as I know the only people
that have pulled them off completely trashed were
Ian MacKaye from Minor Threat
and Skatething.
Today was a meeting
and all 7 of our employees that gathered at the atelier
were all VANS.
(Please note. This was not rigged.)
For the summer to come
lets wear them proud.