{"id":5816,"date":"2015-07-01T15:34:26","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T12:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/?p=5816"},"modified":"2015-07-01T21:50:23","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T18:50:23","slug":"interview-with-daisuke-yamashita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/interview-with-daisuke-yamashita\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Daisuke Yamashita"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VR: Your age and occupation?<br \/>\nDY: 37 years old, occupation is actor.<\/p>\n<p>VR: Your educational background?<br \/>\nDY: Kokugakuin University&#8217;s Department of Literature with a Japanese Literature concentration. I have not gone to school for shoes and clothes. I learn about shoes and clothing by talking to artisans and reading books. In other words, it&#8217;s self-education.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5828\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com.jpg\" alt=\"Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com\" width=\"1194\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com-200x175.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com-1024x900.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Viennese\u00a0break<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VR: Have you any children or spouse (and how do they relate to your style<br \/>\nenthusiasm)? How about your parents and siblings&#8217; reactions back when you were young?<br \/>\nDY: I&#8217;m single. Because my mother wanted to be a fashion designer before, she learned pattern making and design, and she had been particular\u00a0with clothes, design, coloring. I think it impacted me.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5829\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com2.jpg\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Norwegian styling from Foster&amp;Son<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VR: How did you first become interested in clothes, and when did you turn your<br \/>\neyes towards handmade items? Why classics instead of fashion?<br \/>\nDY: Again, it&#8217;s my mother&#8217;s influence. And, Because I was a child actor before, I have appeared on TV programs. So my mother needed to regard to my fashion sense. When I was 11 years old, I quit acting for a while. However, I continued to have an interest for fashion. And, when I was 17 years old, I knew Alden from Japanese fashion magazines. I awaked to classic fashion at that time. I bought Aldens the first time at the age of 21-year-old. I cannot forget the impression at that time. However, I like classic fashion as much as all fashion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5830\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com3.jpg\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"1223\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com3.jpg 1223w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com3-200x156.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com3-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com3-1024x803.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That very first pair of well-made shoes: the Alden loafer<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VR: How have you gathered your knowledge of apparel &#8212; from books, in-house training, workshops or somewhere else?<br \/>\nDY: Yes, books, in-house training, and hearing from artisans.<\/p>\n<p>VR: How would you describe your own dress?<br \/>\nDY: Just wearing the clothes that I liked.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5831\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4.jpg\" alt=\"Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The unique rock walls of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inishmaan\">Inishmaan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VR: Which RTW makers and tailors do you favour?<br \/>\nDY: I favour tailors above readymade.<\/p>\n<p>VR: Who or what inspires you?<br \/>\nDY: Craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com5.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5832\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com5.jpg\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com5.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com5-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com5-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Austrian shoemaking by Georg Materna<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VR: What is your definition of style?<br \/>\nDY: Whether it fits my sensibility. My favorite is elegant, chic, simple, slightly cute, etc., very many styles. And, I think a sense of fun is important.<\/p>\n<p>VR: You have travelled all over the world to meet clothes makers in many cities.<br \/>\nWhen did you begin this journey, and what is your motivation?<br \/>\nDY: The start of the journey is September 11, 2014. And the finish goal date is June 12, 2015. Wonderful handmade goods have craftsmanship and imagination and device. I want to know these. In other words, the thirst for knowledge and curiosity is my motivation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com6.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5833\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com6.jpg\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"915\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com6.jpg 915w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com6-142x200.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com6-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com6-732x1024.jpg 732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/a>Foster oxfords<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VR: What other hobbies or passions do you have besides apparel?<br \/>\nDY: Watching baseball (Yomiuri Giants fan), comics, food and beverage,<br \/>\ncoffee (handdrip filter coffee). Recently, I&#8217;ve begun to like sake (Japanese liquor). And, of course, my best favorite is acting!<\/p>\n<p>VR: Over the years you must have learned quite a bit about artisans all over the<br \/>\nworld. What sort of people are best suited to artisanal jobs?<br \/>\nDY: People of strong decisiveness, not indecisive, and not nervous.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com7.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5834\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com7.jpg\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com7.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com7-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-content\/pictures\/2015\/07\/Interview_with_Daisuke_Yamashita_at_Keikari_dot_com7-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a>Foster for the win<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.odn.ne.jp\/~aab38980\/\">http:\/\/www1.odn.ne.jp\/~aab38980\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dyshoes.fc2web.com\/\">http:\/\/dyshoes.fc2web.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/daisukeyamashita.blog28.fc2.com\/\">http:\/\/daisukeyamashita.blog28.fc2.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.odn.ne.jp\/~aab38980\/myprofile.htm\">http:\/\/www1.odn.ne.jp\/~aab38980\/myprofile.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photos: Daisuke Yamashita<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VR: Your age and occupation? DY: 37 years old, occupation is actor. VR: Your educational background? DY: Kokugakuin University&#8217;s Department &#8230; <br \/><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/interview-with-daisuke-yamashita\/\">keep reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[57,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bloggers","category-interviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5816"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5816\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5838,"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5816\/revisions\/5838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.keikari.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}