Last time, we learned about the circumstances behind the creation of the limited edition items. This time, we'll hear about their thoughts on antique fabrics and their live performances.
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Why are you so particular about using vintage fabrics?

Suzuki : "The fabrics from the past were made from superior materials. According to one theory, the soil was of a different quality than it is today. Good quality cotton and linen were produced, and silk was also readily available in Japan. I wanted to make clothes using fabrics made from these high-quality materials, but the quantities were too small to use in our regular collections. So this capsule collection came at a very good time."

--How did you collect these? Fabrics that are decades old must be very valuable, right?

Suzuki: "I collected them by purchasing them from specialist dealers or getting them from acquaintances overseas. Some of them were purchased specifically for the production of the capsule collection."

--Looking at the men's collection, there are a lot of classic designs. Is this related to the reason for using vintage fabrics?

Suzuki: "That's right. I've always been interested in things made at the boundary between eras. For example, if you go to a vintage clothing store and look closely at the clothes, you'll find strange details. Things that were made that way due to the characteristics of old sewing machines, or workwear made by tailors. Details that were born in that era and only exist in that era. And I like discovering things that you might not notice right away after buying the clothes, but two years later, like, 'Hmm, this is strange.' I design my collections by scattering those kinds of details that can be discovered later, hoping that people will enjoy discovering them. They're small details, though."


--So, you're interested in vintage fabrics that reflect the era they belong to, right? Ms. Suzuki, you design costumes and also perform on stage yourself. You'll be performing at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building this time, what kind of image do you have in mind?

Suzuki: "I hope that customers who come to the store will be able to see the process of making clothes while chatting with them and responding to their requests. I will actually bring the sewing machine I use on a daily basis. It's an old machine, so it makes a different sound, and I would like them to hear that sound as well. I don't know if it will be possible, but if there are any requests, I would like to be able to make some alterations to the clothes that you purchase."


Please come visit Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 2nd floor to take advantage of this rare opportunity to see the designers at work! Thank you to Takayuki Suzuki and Mr. Oda.

Takayuki Suzuki Designer Live Performance □ Saturday, November 29th, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM □ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 2nd Floor = International Creators

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