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

"The strength of standing quietly is as it moves
We will put together individuals 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 (customer)". We propose new clothes that are a bit ahead with a realistic feeling that is different from the visible luxury, and the brand concept is to create simple and relaxed but chic and elegant clothes that designer Morishita really wants to wear. It is loved by many fans for its design without any compromise and careful sewing, high-quality and unique material use, mode but easy to use, and is packed with attention.
The theme of the 2024 spring and summer collection is "Elegance that coexists with inner strength." We develop a collection focusing on layered and balance. Focusing on the relationship between the front and rear, the two-sided, sophisticated creations, such as items that attract different expressions before and after, and items that can change the shape by layering, are eye-catching.

The line created by the sense of transparency is
Enhance the individual of the wearer

The 2024 spring and summer collection, which incorporates women's texture and balance into men and further expands the genderless world view. On this day, Yuzu Aoki enjoyed a layered styling of a beautiful lustrous silk taffeta oversized shirt on top of a transparent light blue sheer material top. At first glance, items that look feminine are strangely passed through the sleeves, making them feel strong inside the elegant. For bottoms, we select 08sircus standard parachute pants. The washer-processed Vis course nylon fabric can also be washed at home (because it is intentionally finished on a vintage surface, there is no concern about wrinkles after washing). The groglan tape, which shakes every time you walk, sublimates casual items into an elegant atmosphere.
"The clothes of 08sircus are very beautiful. The silhouette of pants fluttering in the wind is also very beautiful. Combined with the scenery of Yoyogi Park, I thought it was a very shining clothes. People who can wear these clothes easily are very fashionable. I want to be such an adult."

Longing for a sparkling place.
Yutaka Aoki's actor life started in his teens

Aoki's career as an actor began when he was a teenager. What was the reason for this?
"Heroes, Stars, Idols and Artists……I like such entertainment since I was little. Maybe he had a strong admiration for glittering places. When I was a kindergarten student, I climbed the morning meeting stand in the schoolyard, and looked like it as a stage and did a one-man live without spectators (laughs). That's why I told my parents, "I want to do my work in expression." I remember very well that my work started with extras and the first time I got the job. I lived at first, but in about 3 episodes…(laughs). Of course, I have to stay still, and I still remember the cold feeling of concrete lying down. However, I am grateful to the generosity of my parents who supported this path without particularly opposing my desire to "do (work)" in my teens. If you become a parent and the same thing happens, you will say "Let me think" (laughs). Including such a flat parent's stance, I was in a very blessed environment where not only my family but also good people were around. That's why I think I've become myself to think if I want to think about something without being disturbed, and to face it properly."

A stand-color shirt made of "ink-washing dyeing" is made by watering a large aquarium tank and dyeing the pattern created by floating dyes on the fabric. The items carefully dyed by the craftsmen of Kyoto do not have the same pattern as one piece, and have a special feeling like one piece.

"I really have the role to play."
That thought must be the most not to let go of it.

"The most important thing in acting is that I believe that the role I play is "the real being." Films and dramas become different staff every time the scene changes, and the role played naturally becomes different people. As the environment changes, when we have to respond to something as an actor, even such a simple feeling may seem to be moving away from our own hands. But I think it's the least thing I should do. If you don't do that, both the performer and the watcher will not move at all. I wish I could be aware of the field that I believe that the role is really true, rather than technical. Depending on the environment and situation, there are moments when it is not likely to be consistent, "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?……I struggled with my nerves. And it's not about the scale or achievements of the work, but the higher the purity of the moment you create while looking at the same direction as the co-star or staff, the more rewarding it, and that will be the driving force."

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