Stylist So Matsukawa talks about the good balance of Samsonite Red.

Matsukawa RiverYes, I do. I personally like items that are called "gear" and the way they are worn, and I think that bags are indispensable when it comes to seeking gear-like items to be worn. The same goes for shoes, bags, and eyewear. Personally, I like people and styles that make me think "this person has good taste" in my own daily life, rather than being strictly mode-oriented. I think the key item in such a situation is a bag or a pair of sneakers. When I meet someone on the street, I look at their choices and think, "Wow, they are stylish.

Matsukawa RiverYes, that's right. Bags are a good example of how you can tell if a bag is well-made or not. People who dress in a way that makes you wonder, "Where did this bag come from? I am attracted to people who dress in a way that makes you think, "Where is this bag from?" or whose choice of bag reveals their occupation or lifestyle. I like to observe people, and even when I am just walking around town, if I see something that catches my attention, I immediately check it out. It's an occupational hazard (laugh), but it's a habit I developed even before I became a stylist.

Matsukawa RiverHmmm ....... Nowadays, you can see a lot of sacochets around town, can't you?　Personally, I have a natural inclination not to use them in my styling when they become popular. However, I do want to pick up the essence of the trend. In that sense, the white body bag from Samsonite Red that I used in my styling this time is a good balance of trendiness and originality.

Matsukawa RiverI often lease them. On the other hand, I have never styled Samsonite, which is my roots. Samsonite Red is more familiar to me personally.

Matsukawa RiverMy first impression was that it was well made, as it bears the sign of a long-established company. And it is highly functional, yet reasonably priced. The 2-way totepack I used this time is also an item I leased from them.

Matsukawa RiverThe theme of the collection was "bags and style," so I kept it rather streetwise. Samsonite Red" is a brand that has the potential to become a staple in a good sense of the word. In a good sense, I think this brand has the potential to become a standard item.

Matsukawa RiverTo be honest, I don't like it (laughs). I feel the background is too thin. A bag that is just catchy and looks cool might get me excited for a while, but personally, I am not interested in things that are transitory. I prefer a bag that I will want to use again three years from now, even if the frequency of use may fluctuate, rather than a bag that I will use for a year and then call it quits.

Matsukawa RiverOf course, delicate things have their own charm, but in our line of work, we tend to use bags that hold and carry a lot of things very hard. Therefore, I think toughness is especially important for bags. Since my days as an assistant, I have been supported by bags that can handle no matter how much I throw or stuff into them. I think such bags are cuter (laughs).