REI SHITO FOR ASPESI: THE STREETS OF TOKYO


Rei Shito, a street style photographer and blogger, captures Tokyo’s contemporary style through a spontaneous and direct lens. As the founder of STYLE from TOKYO in 2008, she documents the evolution of fashion through expressions of everyday life. In collaboration with ASPESI, she has portrayed nine figures from the Japanese cultural scene, creating a dialogue between individual identities, urban culture, and personal interpretations.

HIROFUMI KURINO: SENIOR ADVISOR, UNITED ARROWS LTD


Hirofumi Kurino, co-founder of UNITED ARROWS, is a leading figure in Japanese fashion. For decades, he has fostered dialogue between stylistic innovation, emerging talent, and craftsmanship, championing a vision of fashion that emphasizes quality and product culture.

AYUMI HAMAMOTO: STYLIST


Ayumi Hamamoto has been an independent Japanese stylist since 2018, collaborating with fashion magazines and publications. Her work is characterized by bold combinations, a focus on proportions, and a distinctive use of color.

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TEPPEI KOJIMA: BONSAI MASTER


Teppei Kojima is the founder of TRADMAN'S BONSAI, a company established in 2015 to reinterpret and promote the Japanese tradition of bonsai. After working as a buyer in the apparel industry, he brought this art form into the worlds of street culture, fashion, and design through collaborations with international brands.

TAKAKO SHIRASAWA: FASHION EDITOR


Takako Shirasawa is a fashion editor and journalist with extensive experience in the world of fashion magazines, ranging from editing to directing photo shoots. Over time, she has expanded her work to include creative direction, branding, and consulting for various brands, developing a personal aesthetic vision that is independent of trends.

FUMIYUKI KINSU: CHEF


Fumiyuki Kinsu is a Japanese chef with experience at Michelin-starred French restaurants and at CENSU in Hong Kong. Upon returning to Japan, he founded CENSU TOKYO, developing a vision of contemporary cuisine that combines experimentation, research, and cultural influences.

HIROKAZU KINBARA: FASHION DIRECTOR


Hirokazu Kinbara is a fashion professional with extensive experience in textile design, collection planning, and product development. Today, he combines his role as creative director with that of a designer, blending material research, experimentation, and a contemporary sensibility.

ASAMI NAITO: CONTENT CREATOR


Asami Naito is known for her personal style, which combines high-end clothing with vintage pieces. After working in public relations and in her family’s automotive business, she developed an interest in design and creativity, sharing on social media a vision of fashion that is free from conventions and centered on individual expression.

WANDA: CONTENT-CREATOR


WANDA works in brand content production, in a field that combines imagery, creativity, and communication. Her contribution to the project explores the relationship between fashion, contemporary visual culture, and identity formation.

RICO IKEDA: YOGA INSTRUCTOR


Rico Ikeda is a Japanese yoga instructor and model with experience in fashion, advertising, and sports. Through her Tea Ceremony Yoga project, she combines the practice of yoga with the tradition of the tea ceremony, exploring the relationship between movement, ritual, and mindfulness.

ASPESI TOKYO EXHIBITION


From October 30 to November 12, a selection of Rei Shito’s photographs will be on display at the ASPESI store in Tokyo. The exhibition brings into the retail space a photographic narrative developed through portraits of nine prominent figures in contemporary Japanese culture. Each photograph offers a glimpse into the subjects’ personal styles, giving the public the opportunity to discover the FW26 collection through their diverse perspectives.