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What kind of person is considered a "fashionable person"?
We believe that the definition of "fashionable" is not simply about aesthetic beauty, but about having a core set of values and spirituality within yourself, being able to objectively view and understand those values, and expressing them in your own way.
Choosing HERALBONY means speaking of "something that I value."
This is a new style project brought to you by HERALBONY. Models, stylists, artists - people at the forefront of fashion - will express their own stance by wearing HERALBONY.
For the first episode, Miyuto Morita, an artist who expresses himself through music and art and also serves as director of " FLATLAND ," will appear at HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA . He will style a set of open-collar shirt and relaxed shorts designed by artist Takafumi Yamane to match the streets of Ginza.
All-over patterns and loafers: a casual "Ginza style"
--Please tell us your honest thoughts after wearing the HERALBONY items today.
Morita: I've always liked items with all-over patterns. I often buy second-hand clothes, and I draw pictures myself, so I'm interested in incorporating art into clothing and design. In that sense, the items in this collection really suited me. They look flashy, but that's also what made them comfortable.
The silhouette is well thought out and it's very easy to wear. The material is light and perfect for spring and summer, so it's very comfortable to wear.
Morita: I think HERALBONY items give the impression of being easy to wear in a formal setting. You can match a patterned item with a suit, or have fun with a tie... I like the fact that there's room for that.
The look on the official HERALBONY online store is styled with sandals, but today I decided to go for a more formal look with loafers. It's a bit of an experiment, and I think it would suit Ginza (laughs).
A pants silhouette that doesn't look childish even for Japanese people
--Many people find all-over patterns difficult to wear, what do you think about that?
Morita: It's true that some people may think it's a high hurdle. But the artists' use of color in HERALBONY items is very appealing, and they stand on their own as fashion. There are many color combinations that I can honestly say are stylish, so I have no hesitation in choosing them.
Also, the silhouette of these pants is really good. They have a high rise, so even though they're shorts, they don't look childish, and I think the design really brings out the charm of the pattern.
Japanese people often find it difficult to wear simple shorts, but these have a more fashionable look and I think they might actually suit Japanese people.
I want to choose clothes that don't feel out of place with me.
--In this interview, we also ask about what you value and your stance on things. Morita: I did a little bit of entertainment work when I was little, but I'm not very good at acting in front of people or showing off too much. That's why I think it would be good if I could just be myself in my everyday life.
When it comes to clothes, I want to choose something that doesn't feel out of place. It's important that it feels right for me, without forcing myself. It's the same with people; I pay more attention to the "aura" they have rather than their "title." I don't often judge people by their occupation, like being a painter.
Morita: To me, art by people with disabilities is just one form of expression that has potential. I simply found the expressions I encountered while making art to be interesting, and it wasn't something I was particularly conscious of.
-Is Morita's project "Flatland" also connected to that? Morita: That's right. I'm very conscious of the attitude of "looking at things objectively." I want to see things from my own perspective, without being swayed by the times or reputations.
Actually, my younger brother has Down Syndrome. At first, I was worried about how to interact with him. But nothing has changed for him, he's grown up normally, and he's made friends. I realized that I was just being afraid of "disabilities."
No matter what workplace or situation you're in, there are times when you feel like you're facing a wall. You might also be treated harshly because of a lack of ability. But I've come to realize that this can happen to anyone, and that it's not something unusual.
"You don't have to be strong" - choosing to stay neutral
Morita: I also think that the way of thinking of the Matsuda brothers, the representatives of Heralbony, is wonderful. However, I don't have that kind of "strength" very often. That's why I think it's important to "remain neutral," and that's my own belief.
--Even though we know the importance of being natural, we still tend to want to make ourselves look bigger. How can we maintain a level-headed attitude in situations like that?
Morita: Hmm... If I had to pick one, it would be "giving up." When the gap between your ideal self and your current self grows, it becomes painful. That's why I think it's important to accept the parts of yourself that you can't do.
When I relax like that, I feel like something new is about to begin. When I can truly say to myself, "This is good enough," the scenery I see changes. When I visited Yamanami Koubou, Yamashita-san said, "I'm not trying to catch up with able-bodied people," and those words have stayed with me ever since.
"Face what you truly believe is good right now." I think that's enough.
There are times when things don't go well, and I can't say for sure that I've found anything yet. But when I try something new or take action, my world opens up little by little.
I would be happy if you could become interested in something through the filter that is me.
Even if you come up with a completely different idea, I think that's part of who you are.
That's why I think that "getting in touch with something" can be the beginning of something new.
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Miuto Morita
Artist/Director Born October 31, 1995 As an artist, in addition to expressing himself through music and dance, he is also active in a wide range of fields, including painting and photography, and has been appointed as a visual model for numerous fashion brands.
In November 2021, he founded "FLATLAND," a project to give shape to his own ideas, and began full-scale solo activities. In recent years, he has demonstrated a wealth of creative endeavors, such as presenting a collection at "Ground Y" using his own newly taken photographs and creating an original artwork to commemorate the opening of a new balance store. Instagram / X / YouTube
