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

Craftsmanship by hand is shining
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, are made by hand, using unique techniques that create a soft and comfortable feeling of wearing, making them a standard item of high quality of "lifetime things". From its predecessor brand, in 2013, the brand name was changed to its own name, "KIJIMA TAKAYUKI", and the collection was started with the development of men's and women's line. This brand, which incorporates the atmosphere of the times from a unique perspective and a sense of balance, creates a hat that is strongly conscious of the design that can be used with total coordination, is also attracting attention in collaboration with well-known Japanese brands such as UNDERCOVER, TAKAHIROMIYASHITA The Sololist., ARTS&SCIENCE. The theme of the Spring/Summer 2024 collection is "American 50s". The 1950s, when teens were involved, broken down traditional shells, and laid the foundation for modern American style, became the inspiration for the collection. Free and playful materials and coloring jump over gender, and good old elegance and modern rhythms are in harmony with the handmade spirit that is the pillar of the brand's identity. The mustard kolor cap worn by Yuzu Aoki is a baseball cap reminiscent of the happy colors unique to the American 50s. Using high-density cotton, the bulge feeling by packing makes the silhouette of the back of the head look beautiful.

With a playful colorful hat
Improve the freshness of spring fashion

"Because it's 'Aoki' (laughs), I like the color of blue. Recently, after learning about the dark blue blue color, which has a high saturation of blue indigo, dark blue color, such as earphones, water bottles, bags, etc. Aoki said, "It may be your favorite color unconsciously," he picked up "COTTON HEMP DENIM BUCKET HAT" made of organic cotton and hemp 12cc denim from Indigo kolor and "KNIT DECK CAP" made of bright blue wool acrylic knit.
The black “Cotton New York Cowboy Hat” is based on Western hats. You can enjoy a modern Western style by bending only the side of the long camellia a little and raising the side's ears.

The first word of “return” was spoken.
It is the resonance of the heart and mind that coincidence spun.

"I recently went home with a negative feeling at work. At that time, the mother of a shop that is always taking care of in the neighborhood said, "Welcome back" for the first time. I'm not going to drop my shoulders clearly. But in such a case, let me call you back.……I don't know the name, but I've been acquainted all the time. That’s the most important thing I’ve done lately.”

“I want to live a smart and cool way.”
What moves the heart of Yuki Aoki, an expressionist

The manga "Moirzan Waze" (Gentosha Comics) by manga artist Etsuko, and the later tale of "IN THE APARTMENT" (Ocean Book), a story about the days of loving men and women watching over it. The Amazon Original drama “More Than Words,” which was released in September 2019, has become a topic that touches the hearts of those who see their painfully pure and beautiful love, while depicting social themes such as homosexuality and surrogate mothers.
"More Than Words was filmed in Kyoto in summer. Even now, the scenery of the filming sometimes comes to mind. I remember every time, because it was a team that took care of the play, I feel that it was very fulfilling. I don't think every day with the characters in the drama is fake. So it was a really important experience for me and it was a great time for me.”

Finally, we asked about the ideal human image of Yuzu Aoki, now 23, who is ideal.
"I respect people who have lots of knowledge and language. I also admire those who can re-examine their values according to the times. At the scene, even though I am so young, older seniors are very kind to me. Such people live without stopping thinking, so they spread knowledge and words through their own filters. I think that's a really smart and cool way of life. There is something that comes out from within.”

■Items worn by Aoki
Denim jacket ¥17,800, sweatshirt ¥11,800, denim pants ¥15,800
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