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[Series] A peek inside the personal belongings of Isetan Men's employees! Men's Attendant Mariko Kakehi: Essentials for a comfortable life | #IsetanMen's Favorite Items

[Series] A peek inside the personal belongings of Isetan Men's staff! Men's attendant Mariko Kakei's essential items for a comfortable life

In this series, " #IsetanMensFavoriteItems," key figures at Isetan Mens, who are always on the lookout for the latest trends and possess a keen aesthetic sense, introduce their favorite personal belongings and items they wish they had.

 

In this episode, Kakehi, who leverages her extensive sales experience and diverse qualifications to help customers find what suits them best, and who herself values "comfort that suits her," will introduce her favorite items for a comfortable everyday life.

 

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Mariko Kakehi
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building Men's Attendant
In 2006, she joined Isetan Co., Ltd. Initially assigned to the golf wear department on the 7th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , she gained experience in golf wear, gear, and menswear sales before assuming her current position in April 2020. She holds a variety of qualifications, including Color Analyst, Junior Skeletal Style Advisor, Cosmetics Certification Level 2, and Shoe Counselor. Most recently, she also obtained a Face Type Men's Advisor certification, and based on the diagnostic results, she proposes what suits each customer best.
Instagram: @isetanmens_attendant

 

Choose something that suits you and lifts your spirits.

"I don't really care about brands; I often choose things that make me happy to own them, based on the color, scent, and comfort," says Kakehi. She also makes sure to look for makeup items and accessories that match her personal color palette.

Kakehi, who proposes what suits her customers, also values what suits her and what feels comfortable when choosing things for herself. Here are two items that Kakehi uses and loves every day.


Sunglasses that block glare are a must-have. OLIVER PEOPLES and Ray-Ban sunglasses with dark lenses.

Top: OLIVER PEOPLES sunglasses Bottom: Ray-Ban sunglasses *Images are of the person's personal belongings.
* OLIVER PEOPLES and Ray-Ban are available at 8th Floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store's Men's Building,Iwaki Megane in Isetan Men's Residence.
*The product shown in the image may not be available at Iwaki Megane on the 8th Floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store's Men's Building . Please be aware of this in advance.

I bought both of these quite a while ago, but they're still my two favorite pairs of sunglasses. Lightly tinted lenses have been popular in recent years, but since my eyes are light-colored, light lenses make me feel too bright, so I prefer dark lenses.

While sunglasses are often associated with summer, the sun can still be strong in the fall and beyond, and there are days when UV rays are a concern, so I always carry them with me when I go out. I tend to use OLIVER PEOPLES sunglasses for everyday wear in town, and Ray-Ban sunglasses for more active situations like going to the beach or mountains.


I incorporate Lypo-C Vitamin C into my daily routine.


Lypo-C Vitamin C
30 packets: 7,776 yen / 11 packets: 2,999 yen
□ Isetan Shinjuku Store's Main Building, B2 Floor, Isetan Beauty Apothecary
*The image is of the person's personal belongings.

I started taking Lypo-C supplements as a staple in my inner care routine a few years ago, after being introduced to them at the eyelash and body maintenance salon I've been going to for many years. I believe that vitamin C is important for maintaining my daily condition, and I've been using it without fail ever since.

The taste isn't exactly delicious, but if you think of it as "good medicine tastes bitter," then that's part of the enjoyment of continuing to take it. The fact that there are also vitamin D and CBD-infused versions is appealing, and I choose the one that suits me best depending on the season and my condition that day.

 


Production by STUDIO ALTA

Text & photograph: Mariko Kakehi (Isetan Mitsukoshi Ltd. Company)
 

*The information in this article is current as of October 2026.
*All prices include tax.
*The information in this article is current as of the time of publication. Product information may be revised or changed without notice.

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