Yuzuki Aoki × 08sircus/KIJIMA TAKAYUKI| Careful manufacturing that connects hearts and minds

“The strength standing quietly, with movement,
We bring together people in diversity.”

"08sircus" is a Japanese fashion brand by designer Kiminori Morishita. The name comes from a coined word that combines "08 = bee", "SIR = U.K." and "CUS = CUSTOMER". We propose new clothes that go a little further with a realistic feeling, different from the visible luxury, and the concept of the brand is to make clothes that designer Morishita really wants to wear, easy and relaxed, but chic and elegant. With a little compromised design, careful sewing, high-quality and unique materials, it is a mode but easy-to-use item packed with attention, and is loved by many fans.
The theme of the 2024 Spring and Summer collection is “Elegant Coexisting with Inner Strength”. Develop a collection focusing on layered and balance. Focusing on the relationship between "before and after", sophisticated creations with two sides, such as items that attract different expressions between front and rear, and items that can be changed by layering, attract attention.

A line that creates a sense of transparency,
Enhance the individual who wears

2024 spring and summer collection that incorporates women's material and balance into men's men and further expands the genderless worldview. On this day, Yuzuki Aoki enjoyed styling with a beautiful luster silk taffeta oversize shirt layered on top of a transparent light blue sheer material top. At first glance, the item that looks feminine is mysteriously passed through the sleeves, giving you a sense of strength in an elegant way. For bottoms, select 08sircus's classic parachute pants. Washer-processed Viscourse nylon fabric can also be washed at home (because it is made on a vintage-like surface, wrinkles after washing are not bothered). The groglan tape that sways every time you walk, sublimates casual items into an elegant atmosphere.
"08sircus's clothes are very beautiful. The silhouette with the pants fluttering in the wind is also very beautiful. Combined with the scenery of Yoyogi Park, I thought it was a very nice dress. Those who can wear these clothes are very fashionable. You want to be an adult like that.”

A longing for a sparkling place.
Yuki Aoki's actor life started in his teens

Aoki's career as an actor began when he was a teenager. What inspired you to admire the artist?
"Heroes, stars, idols and artists……I like that kind of entertainment since I was little. Maybe you had a strong admiration for the sparkling place. When I was a kindergarten student, I climbed the morning stand in the schoolyard and looked like it on stage and played one-man live with no audience (laughs). That's why I told my parents, "I want to do the work of expression." I remember very well when my work started with an extra and when I first got the role. I was alive at first, but in about three episodes.…(laughs). Of course, I have to stay still, and I still remember the cold feeling of the concrete that was lying down. But I am grateful for the generosity of my parents who agreed with this path without particularly opposition to my will in my teens to do [work]. If you become a parent and the same thing happens, you will say, “Let me think” (laughs). I was in a very blessed environment with not only my family but also good people around me, including my flat parents, STANCE. That is why I think if you have anything to think about and think about it, you will be able to think about it.”

A stand-color shirt made with "ink-wash dyeing" that dyes a large aquarium and dyes the pattern created by floating dyes on the fabric. Items carefully dyed by craftsmen in Kyoto do not have the same pattern as a single piece, and have a special feeling like one.

“The actor really exists.”
The idea is that you should not let go of the most

"What I value in acting is that I believe in myself most that the role I play is really being." Movies and dramas become different staffs every time the scene changes, and of course they play different roles. As the environment changes, when you have to respond to something as an actor, even such a simple thought may be going away from your own hands. But I think that's the most important thing I can't let go. If you don't do so, I think that both the actor and the viewer will not move at all. Rather than technically, I wish I could be aware of the fact that I believe that the role really exists. There are moments when it doesn't seem to make sense depending on the environment and situation, I think "this role is poor." It's not a pity, but if you don't play seriously, who will find that life? In such a situation, what should we do to go in a positive direction, including motivation?……You struggle and use nerves. And the higher the purity of the moment I create while looking in the same direction as the co-star and the staff, the more rewarding I feel, and that is the driving force."

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