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In Tokyo’s Kuramae neighbourhood, creative folk step out in fresh looks that work from commute to coffee break.

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In Tokyo’s Kuramae neighbourhood, creative folk step out in fresh looks that work from commute to coffee break.

Man on red bicycle wearing grey sweater and beige trousers in Tokyo street
jacket by Rab, sweatshirt by Loro Piana, trousers by Randt from Nepenthes, socks by Auralee, trainers by Jacques Solovière from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, sunglasses by Moscot, bag by J&M Davidson, bracelet and ring by All Blues, bicycle by Tokyo Bike
Man in olive green coat and light green t-shirt walking past pink flowering bushes on Tokyo street
coat by Mackintosh, t-shirts by Auralee, jeans by Noah, socks by Yaeca, shoes by Sanders
Man in checkered shirt and light trousers sitting relaxed on wooden stool with canvas bag
shirt by Individualized Shirt, jeans by Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, shoes by JM Weston, glasses by Eyevan, bracelet and ring by Shihara, belt by Charvet, bag by LL Bean 3 Beams from Beams Plus Harajuku
Person wearing contemporary Japanese streetwear in Tokyo setting
jacket by Circolo 1901, sleeveless cardigan by Malo, shirt by Brooksfield, trousers by Caruso from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, pocket square and belt by Charvet, backpack and pouch by Tod’s
Man in navy suit and tie walking against concrete wall backdrop in Tokyo
jacket by Caruso from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, shirt by Heugn, trousers by Camoshita United Arrows from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, bag by United Arrows from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, glasses by Lindberg from Continuer Nihombashi, tie by Sovereign from United Arrows Roppongi Hills
Close-up of man's wrist wearing Cartier watch with Roman numerals and steel bracelet in business attire
jacket and bag by Engineered Garments, shirt by Emporio Armani, black bay fifty-eight watch by Tudor
Man in checkered blazer, dark polo and white trousers walking outside modern building with green bag
jacket and trousers by Boglioli, polo shirt by John Smedley, socks by Auralee, by Tod’s, pocket square by Charvet
Model wearing Ermenegildo Zegna jacket, jumper, t-shirt and trousers with Serapian bag
jacket, jumper, t-shirt and trousers by Ermenegildo Zegna, bag by Serapian
Man in black jacket reading book while sitting on bench under tree in urban park setting
jacket by Baracuta x Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, t-shirt and trousers by Noah, socks by Corgi, shoes by Jacques Solovière from United Arrows Roppongi Hills
Model wearing contemporary Japanese fashion on urban street
coat by Ten C, t-shirt by Comoli, trousers by Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, bag by L/Uniform
Man in dark jacket and light trousers standing on yellow water taxi at Tokyo dock
jacket by Valstar, shirt by Individualized Shirt, trousers by Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, socks by H Beauty and Youth, trainers by Sperry Top Sider x Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, belt by J&M Davidson, bag by L/Uniform, watch by Tudor
Man in red coat and white trousers standing on waterfront walkway with striped shirt and white sneakers
coat by Herno Globe, jumper by Mackintosh, shirt by Borriello from Beams House Marunouchi, jeans by Brooksfield, socks by Bresciani, trainers by JM Weston

Grooming: Amano
Producer: Shinri Kobayashi
Models: Takeshi Watanabe, Kou
Styling: Naoki Ikeda

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