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First Down connects people with the times. Vol.4 TENDRE Taro Kawahara
Back to the 80's.

The times and people connected by First Down.
Vol.4 TENDRE Taro Kawahara

First Down was born in New York City in 1983, supporting the rise of music and street culture in the U.S. in the 1980s, and icons such as Michael Jackson and the Notorious B.I.G. wore the First Down mountain-shaped logo on their chests. Today, the fashion and music of the 80's are attracting attention as part of the 80's revival. So what was the appeal of the 80s? In this four-part Series, we delve deeply into the era from various angles. In this final installment, we interview Taro Kawahara, bassist, singer, producer, and leader of TENDRE, about the influences on his own music and his views on fashion.

  • Photo_Takahiro Idenoshita
  • Hair&Make_ Yosuke Akizuki
  • Text_Takako Nagai
  • Edit_Keisuke Kimura

Wear first down in an urban way.

Let's talk a little bit about fashion. I've always thought that you always dress so well. Do you have any fashion icons in your mind?

Riverbanks: I don't have an icon, but my skin color seems to be Autumn color. I've heard that I look rather good with brownish color. It was written in an advice on the Internet, so I accept it honestly (laughs).

Yes, it looks like autumn colors (laughs). The "First Down" you wore today is also in autumn colors, isn't it? Do you choose vivid colors?

Riverbanks: I like to keep the vivisection on the side. When I was in high school, there was a backwoods boom, and I dressed flamboyantly back then, even cutting my own T-shirts. When I look back on them, I am afraid that they are so different from what I wear now (laughs).

The item you chose is a reversible item.

Riverbanks: It's nice to be able to throw it on quickly and easily. And the boa is very warm. I usually travel by bicycle, so it will come in handy. I like both sides of the double face, but on cold days it might be better to wear it with the boa on the inside. I'm also glad that the pockets are hand warmers instead of hand warmers.

What was your mood when you styled it?

Riverbanks: I paired the rough outerwear with something a little more beautiful underneath. The pants are from a brand called "Mr. Olive," who always makes my outfits, and I thought they would be casual and comfortable, but would also look good on the street. I also like eyewear, and my glasses are from Julius Tart.

I can tell that you love fashion.

Riverbanks: I have many friends who work in clothing stores and vintage clothing stores, so I am influenced by them as well. Also, I actually like ironing. My family was a night owl, so I sometimes had dinner with my parents in the middle of the night. Since I was an early riser in the morning, I would do the ironing myself. Ever since then, I feel uncomfortable unless I iron. I bought a steam iron the other day. I ironed these pants as well (laughs).

FIRST DOWN

A down jacket brand born in the U.S. in the 1980s, the brand rapidly gained acceptance among young people who loved music and fashion in the 1990s, and grew to become an iconic New York brand. The first collection was a collection of fashionable, globally renowned pieces. The first collection is a lineup of FIRST DOWN's standard models, centering on the bubble down jacket with its distinctive tape and reversible design, which was the original inspiration for a certain world-famous street brand. Not only are these jackets reissued, but the silhouettes have been updated with a modern and urban look.

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