The freedom to create something that transcends barriers has brought about.
How did you come up with the name "THE GENTELMAN IN THE PARLOUR"?
Kaneko:When I was thinking of various names, it just came to me. I thought it would be perfect since it was a project for a group of gentlemen to get together and make something. I suggested it to everyone, and they said, "Sounds great.
Miyahara:It's a perfect name.
Kaneko:Naming is very difficult, but it comes down to it. So I always think that if you think about it, you lose (laughs).
I like the name design.
Kaneko:The colors and font are based on the pattern paper displayed over there. It is very old, but I used it as a reference. In the end, the name was the last to be created... (wry smile).
Ogi:How did you make it in time (laughs)?
Kaneko:By coincidence, I heard that the word "parlor" is often used in England. Since this item is based in the UK, I guess that part of the story is also linked to the UK.
Miyahara:In the U.S., it is spelled "Parlor" and the "U" is dropped.
Kaneko:I tried to pretend to be an English gentleman for a moment (laughs). (Laughs.) But I think we have made something really good this time. I am glad that we were able to create something that can be worn all the time, and not just as a consumable item. Ultimately, through projects like this, I want to create a world where people wear these things as a matter of course, and where they are cool as a matter of course.
Ogi:That's right. By the way, the other day I met a person who is the manager of Aki Yashiro.
Kaneko:Another great person (laughs).
Ogi:He was wearing a nice suit with wide lapels, which is rare these days, and I was curious about it and asked him, "Where did you get it?" I asked him, and he said, "Mr. Yashiro gave it to me. I hope this item will be passed on from person to person in the same way. I hope that this item will be passed on from person to person in the same way.
Kaneko:If Mr. Ogi says so, the youngsters can roll up their sleeves with confidence (laughs).
Miyahara:Since we had a thorough discussion and made the film, you wouldn't think that we were just making it up as we went along.
Kaneko:The video is edited, but Mr. Miyahara talked for a total of about eight hours (laughs). He never stopped.
Miyahara:I still enjoy talking with them, and I really enjoy creating such things. Really.
Kaneko:Although we were not originally members with such strong ties, it was stimulating and educational for us to be able to get together like this and work together on manufacturing. Our production team basically only communicates within the company, so I am sure they never thought they would be working together with Mr. Miyahara and Mr. Ogi. I think my horizons have broadened.
Miyahara:The production team at BAYCREW'S was truly specialists. I thought the quality was high. This is apparel, not retail. There is an absolute difference between the two, but BAYCREW's has a proper planning office, can draw patterns, and has a proper production background. That's why they can make good products.
It's great that everyone is coming together to make things, transcending various boundaries, in such a free and open way.
Kaneko:When I thought about the concept for this project, I thought about what kind of people I wanted to work with and who would be suitable for the job, and even if there were barriers, I still wanted to go beyond them.
Miyahara:Kaneko-kun is great at that part, after all.
Ogi:Yes, it is amazing.
Kaneko:No, no, no, no. It is because of the people around me that this project was made possible. It is thanks to all of you. Anyway, we have made a great product, and I really hope that people from all walks of life will wear it.
