tac:tac/Takutaku
Shirt: ¥24,840, Pants: ¥30,240
■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 2nd Floor = International Creators

"We want creators and wearers to share the same time and expand the circle of empathy."

During my job-hunting period, I attended information sessions for various companies, but I couldn't imagine myself working there. So, I decided I wanted to become a creator in the fashion industry, something I'd always loved. With that in mind, I enrolled in a vocational school after graduating from university. The turning point came in my second year when I entered a contest. I won the grand prize there and earned the right to study abroad at the Paris campus.

"Leaving Japan allowed me to view myself more objectively. I came to think that it's okay to create ambiguous designs that leave room for the wearer, rather than imposing the designer's values on them."

After graduating from school in Paris, I spent a year immersed in creating artwork, engrossed in searching for the right words to express my feelings and intuition. Through this process of self-reflection, I arrived at the keyword "time." Even though time flows equally for everyone, its perception and meaning differ from person to person. I wanted to create a brand that reflected this.

Takaaki Shimase

Takutaku designer. Entered Esmod Osaka in 2008. Won the Grand Prix at the Kobe Fashion Contest in 2009 and studied abroad at Esmod Paris in 2010. Established "Takutaku" in 2013. Debuted with the Autumn/Winter 2014-15 collection.

"The name tag on each Takutaku has a circle ("○") which represents a clock without hands. By marking each customer's own time on it, each Takutaku becomes unique and one-of-a-kind."

The flagship store is located in a back alley in Koenji, Tokyo, in a building that was formerly a dance hall over 50 years old. The designer himself is at the store once a week, and events are held irregularly.

"First and foremost, we wanted a space that connects creators and wearers. By sharing time together here, we hope to introduce people to the brand's worldview and, even if slowly, expand the circle of empathy."

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inquiry
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 2nd Floor = International Creators
03-3352-1111 (main representative)