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

Craftsmanship made by craftsmen glows
High-quality hat of "KIJIMA TAKAYUKI"

Takayuki Kijima, who studied under Akio Hirata, a leading hat designer, established an atelier in Daikanyama, Tokyo in 1995, and opened a directly managed store in 1999. The hats, which are carefully crafted by skilled craftsmen one by one by one by one, are unique techniques that create a soft and comfortable feeling of wearing, making them a standard item of quality of "lifetime". From its predecessor brand, the brand name was changed to its own name, "KIJIMA TAKAYUKI" in 2013, and the collection started with the development of men's and women's lines. This brand, which incorporates the atmosphere of the times from a unique perspective and a sense of balance, creates a hat with a strong awareness of design that can be used in total coordination, has also attracted attention in collaboration with prominent Japanese brands such as UNDERCOVER, TAKAHIROMIYASHITA The Sololist. The theme of the Spring and Summer 2024 collection is "American 50s". The 1950s, involving teens, breaking down traditional shells, and the foundation of modern American style, became the inspiration for the collection. Free and playful materials and coloring jumps over gender, and good old elegance and modern rhythm are in harmony with the handmade spirit that is the pillar of the brand's identity. The mustard-colored cap worn by Yuzu Aoki is a baseball cap reminiscent of the happy colors unique to the 50s in the United States. Made of high-density cotton, the bulge by pakkaling makes the silhouette at the back of the head beautiful.

A colorful hat full of playfulness
Improve the freshness of spring fashion

"Because it's 'Aoki' (laughs), I like the color of blue. Recently, since I learned about "Seiran", a dark blue color that has a high saturation among indigo colors, dark blue, such as earbuds, water bottles, and bags, has become more common. Aoki, who told me that it might be a favorite color unconsciously, picked up at the shop "COTTON HEMP DENIM BUCKET HAT" by indigo-colored organic cotton x hemp 12cc denim, and the bright blue wool acrylic knit "KNIT DECK CAP".
The black "COTTON NYLON COWBOY HAT" is a design based on Western Hat. You can enjoy a modern Western style by bending only the side of the long camellia slightly and raising the ears of the side.

The word "Okaeri" exchanged for the first time.
It is the resonance of the mind and heart that coincidence spun.

"I've recently returned home with a negative feeling at work. At that time, the mother of the shop, who always takes care of me in my neighborhood, told me "Okaeri" for the first time. I don't intend to drop my shoulders easily. But in such a case, ask me to say "Okaeri"……I don't know the name, but I've been acquainted all the time. That's what I've been most moved recently."

"I want to live a smart and cool way of life."
A thing that moves the heart of the artist Yuzu Aoki

The manga "Moisan Wars" by manga artist Etsuko, and the later story of two original works, "IN THE APARTMENT" (Ocean Book), a story that spells the days of a loving man and a woman watching over it. The Amazon Original drama "Moisan Wars/More Than Words", which was distributed in September 2019, was a topical work that touched the hearts of those who watch their painful pure and beautiful love while depicting social themes such as homosexuality and surrogate mothers.
"Moisan Wars/More Than Words was filmed in Kyoto in summer. Even now, the photographic scenery still floats on my head. When I remember every time, I felt that it was a very fulfilling team because it was a team that took care of the play. I don't think the days with the characters in the drama are all fake. So even more, it was a really important experience for me, and it was a luxurious time."

Finally, we asked about the ideal human image of the 23-year-old Yutaka Aoki.
"I respect those who have a lot of knowledge and words. I also admire those who can look back on their values according to the times. At the scene, even though I am so young, my older seniors are very kind. Such people live without stopping thinking, so they spread knowledge and words through the filter of themselves. I think it's a really intelligent and cool way of life. There's something like that oozes out of the inside."

■Items worn by Mr. Aoki
Denim jacket ￥17,800, sweat shirt ￥11,800, Denim pants ￥15,800
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