If you're worried about your body shape, you can become more stylish at Super Men's (hereinafter referred to as Super Men's) on the 7th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , visited the Minezaki stable, a sumo stable in Tokyo. The stablemaster, Minezaki, is the former Makuuchi wrestler Mitsugiiso, who was very popular as "the most handsome sumo wrestler in the sumo world" during his active career. After retiring, he became independent from the Hokoma stable in 1988 and established the Minezaki stable. Currently, the stable has 12 wrestlers, 3 referees, 2 announcers, and 1 hairdresser. In his private life, he has been blessed with two boys with his wife, who is also from Aomori Prefecture, and his eldest son works at Mitsukoshi Isetan, which is why he is featured in this "Super Men's" project.

Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 7th Floor = Super Men's Buyer Yosuke Imaizumi and Minezaki Oyakata (former Makuuchi wrestler Misugiiso)

Currently, he is 185cm tall and weighs 92.7kg. What was his weight during his active career?

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According to the stablemaster's son, "He's not particularly interested in Western clothes, but he has a good chest and shoulders, so he has the physique to look good in clothes." This time, we were given special permission to visit his stable and try on four different outfits.

ISAIA suit 313,200 yen
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Thank you for the photoshoot, Imaizumi . Just as I expected, everything suited you perfectly.
Master, you gave me a great experience.
The suit from Imaizumi ISAIA fit perfectly, and it was clear from the moment he changed into it that he's used to wearing jackets. The boss wears a size 54.
The boss suit was great. It was lightweight and fit so well that I thought, "Is this mine?" I almost wanted to go somewhere in it (laughs).


I've heard from Mr. Imaizumi's son that he has concerns such as "the size of his arms, sleeves, neck, and thighs, which are typical of a sumo wrestler, doesn't fit."
When I was still an active sumo wrestler , I wore tracksuits at the stable and almost always wore a kimono when going out, so I'm still not comfortable in Western clothes.
I heard that Imaizumi weighed around 123 kg when he was still playing professionally.
I weighed myself this morning and I was 92.7kg. Back when I was active, I had a waist of about 110cm because you need a belly to make your ceremonial apron look good.
Did Imaizumi lose weight after retiring?
I retired from active sumo at the age of 30 and lost about 30 kg in six months through aerobic exercise. Being overweight is bad for your health. Sumo is anaerobic exercise, the opposite of other sports, and puts a strain on the heart. Even now, I don't want to gain weight, so I go to the gym and consciously walk.
If Imaizumi loses 30kg, the clothes she wears will be completely different from when she was actively competing.

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A good suit is like the moment you put on a formal kimono.

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When I was an active sumo stablemaster , I lived a life centered around kimonos, and even after retiring, I still wear a "montsuki" (a type of formal kimono) when I'm judging at sumo tournaments, so I'm still not comfortable in Western clothes.
Is Imaizumi- oyakata's formal attire always a crested kimono? When does he wear a suit?
I only wear a suit and tie as a stablemaster at Sumo Association events or promotion celebrations. For meetings, I wear a jacket, and in the summer, just a dress shirt. I served as a referee for eight years, and even when I went to the Ryogoku Kokugikan, I would wear a kimono, enter in a yukata, and change into a formal kimono with a family crest in the waiting room.


For Imaizumi- oyakata, a formal kimono is like a suit.
My boss is very particular about his kimono, but he's completely hopeless with Western clothes. During my active career, the only clothes that fit me were the king-size ones at Isetan. After that, I even had suits made to order.
How does it feel to wear the Imaizumi suit again?
The master's posture naturally straightens. It's like the moment you put on a formal kimono, tie the obi, and put on the haori jacket. You really have to wear it once in a while.

Imaizumi stable has some young apprentices; what do you think of their attire?
The boss looks pathetic (lol). Also, his eyes lack intensity.
Imaizumi's eyes lack intensity...
In sumo wrestling, masters have "power in their eyes." Young wrestlers still lack self-awareness, but as they concentrate on sumo, power comes through in their eyes. And when power comes through in their eyes, their rank goes up.
Imaizumi, can you tell that just by watching?
You can tell right away, master . It's true not just in sumo, but in any job. "Eye contact" and "attentiveness." Stylists who can work at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building must have eye contact and be really good at "managing the timing" with customers.
Was Imaizumi -oyakata known for his intense gaze and attentiveness even during his active career?
That's right, Master . Whether in the sumo ring or at a banquet, he was always attentive and had a strong gaze. I hope the young guys today will work hard too (laughs).

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I'm going to order a Slowgun varsity jacket!

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Today , Imaizumi-san tried on two casual outfits, but Super Men's is also holding a casual order event, and from Wednesday, September 19th, we will be taking orders for Slowgun varsity jackets. I brought a sample because I really wanted to get one for the boss.
Ordering from the master craftsman is great. I'm not good at trying on clothes in general, and since my wife and eldest son know my size, I just tell them, "Give me clothes that fit me," and leave it to them.
At Imaizumi Slowgun, you can order a custom-made varsity jacket, choosing your favorite color and pattern, as well as the body, sleeves, and buttons. Do you have a favorite color or lucky color, Master?
I think the boss's favorite color is navy. Brown leather sleeves would be nice.


At the Imaizumi event, you can choose from Pendleton fabrics, and the designer has sourced vintage buttons so you can have all different buttons attached.
I don't own a varsity jacket, so how do you wear one?
I think it would look great on Imaizumi- oyakata if he wore it casually over a T-shirt or shirt.
Master (to his eldest son, who was also present): I'll leave it to you, so order something that suits you.

Left: Filson vest 23,760 yen , Hipi Hapa shirt 25,920 yen
Right: Barbour blouson 52,920 yen , Filson shirt 20,520 yen , INCOTEX pants 35,100 yen
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A relaxed, American casual style suits you well.

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The master craftsman's suit looked great, but the jeans he wore with the vest were the kind of pants a young person would wear.
The size was a perfect fit for Imaizumi .
The boss's trousers have a low rise, so I guess you get used to it, but what did you think of them?
Imaizumi: A low rise makes the silhouette look nice. It doesn't bunch up around the hips, and it makes my legs look longer.
The other pair of chinos, boss , were stretchy and comfortable to wear.
Imaizumi: Italian casual brands give the impression of having "beautiful silhouettes," but American casual brands are characterized by "a generally relaxed silhouette," which I thought would suit the boss's physique, so I picked some out from Super Men's.
I'm looking forward to hearing everyone 's thoughts. Well, the interviews are over now, right? Go ahead and have some chanko stew!

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