Shinya Yamaguchi (age : 23／Fashion director／178cm)
Photographer:Aki-ro、Picture Taken: 2008.12.26
【01,03】Raider jacket： used （40,000¥）/Turtleneck Knit：Uniqlo （2,900¥）/Pants：H&M （7,990¥）/Belt：D☆BL (10,800¥)/Necklace：Dior Homme (20,000～30,000¥)/High-heel sneakers：Shinya Yamaguchi (？¥)【02】Color coat： Burberry’s（7,000¥）/ Turtleneck Knit：Uniqlo （2,900¥）/Pants：John Lawrence Sullivan（Sample sale: 6,000¥）/arm warmer：Santa Monica(1,900¥/ High-heel sneakers：Shinya Yamaguchi (？¥)
TOKYO STREET STYLE：Harajuku 2week/1/2009
TOKYO NEO STYLE
オフィシャルサイト『Long Tall "Sally"』
When no one else is experimenting, people create desirable items with their own hands! Thanks to the work of a young fashion director, a revolution has begun in the world of men’s fashion!
Men’s high-heel sneakers?! A new arrival in the world of fashion
The work of the original brand『Shinya Yamaguchi』starts from the hand of Shinya Yamaguchi, from the design of leather accessories to the unique personal models.
The first item,『Long Tall "Sally"』, will go on sale on a made-to-order basis this spring.
Don't be surprised...
The height of these high-heel sneakers is 10cm!
Of course they are as comfortable as any other sneakers.
"I’m a sneaker otaku. I own hundred of sneakers at home! J I think they most clearly symbolize the reform of men's fashion, and they will be the icon of『TOKYO』fashion. I wanted to give a 'shape' to this icon."
The first item,『Long Tall "Sally"』, will go on sale on a made-to-order basis this spring.
Don't be surprised...
The height of these high-heel sneakers is 10cm!
Of course they are as comfortable as any other sneakers.
"I’m a sneaker otaku. I own hundred of sneakers at home! J I think they most clearly symbolize the reform of men's fashion, and they will be the icon of『TOKYO』fashion. I wanted to give a 'shape' to this icon."
I wear it 'cause I want to. The important thing is to have fun with fashion!
Fashion began to be important to him during high school.
Friends who started to discover the world of fashion at first tried to imitate what they saw in the magazines, trying to match themselves to those existing models.
"Why is everybody just imitating someone else's style?"
He then built a belief starting from that simple question: to create his personal style.
His background can be found with leading Japanese stylist Yuma Tomoki,
creative director Tom Ford, and former "Dior Homme" designer Hedi Slimane.
"I’m not totally dissociated from the idea of fashion surrounding me, but I’m just having fun with a natural way to consider fashion: If you want to wear it, just do it!"
He then built a belief starting from that simple question: to create his personal style.
His background can be found with leading Japanese stylist Yuma Tomoki,
creative director Tom Ford, and former "Dior Homme" designer Hedi Slimane.
"I’m not totally dissociated from the idea of fashion surrounding me, but I’m just having fun with a natural way to consider fashion: If you want to wear it, just do it!"
Reforming men’s fashion with original and eccentric ideas!
The concept of this original brand is "Adding women’s glamour to men’s fashion".
His concept is to apply the rich variation of colors and items of women’s fashion to the narrow world of men’s fashion.
"If you wear men's high heels, not only will your thinking change and your style become better, but also the possibility of creating new coordinates will be limitless. But no one wants to try this; they are afraid of the risks. Especially big companies. I guess I’m the only one who can do it!"
Mr. Yamaguchi's true goal is to not only expand the variety of shoes, but to give new life to fashion items for men.
Breaking the mold and creating new things...
This is the most important thing for him.
His concept is to apply the rich variation of colors and items of women’s fashion to the narrow world of men’s fashion.
"If you wear men's high heels, not only will your thinking change and your style become better, but also the possibility of creating new coordinates will be limitless. But no one wants to try this; they are afraid of the risks. Especially big companies. I guess I’m the only one who can do it!"
Mr. Yamaguchi's true goal is to not only expand the variety of shoes, but to give new life to fashion items for men.
Breaking the mold and creating new things...
This is the most important thing for him.
