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Various expressions of black that we encounter in the process of making clothes
Celeina： “Dream State” by Dennis. Mr.Okazawa’s music selection. Today’s FIST BUMP features designer Takahiro Okazawa. Today at GRAND MARQUEE, we are focusing on black. When I looked at your Instagram, I got the impression that you used a lot of black in your photos.
Okazawa: I like taking photos at night, and most of my clothes, phones, and gadgets are black.
Takano: Today, too, I’m wearing a black T-shirt. I’m glad we have a sense of togetherness.
Okazawa: I had a black T-shirt for both of you, so I will give it to you later.
Takano: Thank you very much! I’m so happy.
Celeina:I wanted to ask Mr. Okazawa that you said that you always choose black, but what is the appeal of black?
Okazawa: Well, I have always liked monotone, but I also make clothes myself, and I like black textiles a lot. There are various textures and textures, such as cotton black and nylon black, and even within black there are various expressions, so I like to enjoy those differences.
Takano: Now that you mention it, there are many different expressions in the same black. I thought I would pay more attention to them. And, Mr.Okazawa, congratulations on your birthday, which is tomorrow!
Okazawa: Thank you very much.
Takano: What are your plans for tomorrow?
Okazawa: Work. I used to spend every year at a campground run by a friend in Kamogawa, but this time it was cancelled because of a landslide caused by a typhoon that damaged the bungalows and was very difficult. But I’m going to have a nice birthday.
Celeina: “FIST BUMP” is a circle of friends connected by the “Goo Touch!” What kind of people do you introduce to me, Mr. Okazawa?
Okazawa: I would like to introduce Kai Tanaka, who runs a restaurant in Golden Gai called “OPEN BOOK,” which serves the best lemon sour in Japan.
Takano: Thank you very much. Actually, you know, I have had him on “FIST BUMP” before. Last year, I think we were about the third person to participate in the program after it started. This will be my second time appearing on “FIST BUMP,” and I am looking forward to meeting you in person, since the last time was by phone, as I recall.
Okazawa: He is a tall man.
Takano: I had heard rumors.
Celeina: In a word, big? (haha)
Okazawa: Without a doubt, Mr. Golden Gai.
Takano: That’s good.
Okazawa: Thanks to Kai, I made my Golden Gai debut. My hometown is Shinjuku, but I had never been there. I met Kai and he gave me the opportunity to go there.
Takano: I see. I look forward to hearing about that tomorrow.
Celeina: I’m looking forward to it. Thank you very much. Tomorrow, We will be connecting with Mr. Kai Tanaka of OPEN BOOK, a bar in Shinjuku Golden Gai. Today we welcomed designer Takahiro Okazawa. Thank you very much.
Okazawa: Thank you very much.
GRAND MARQUEE
J-WAVE (81.3FM) Mon-Thu 16:00 – 18:50
Navigator: Shinya Takano, Celeina Ann
