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Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection. Vol.6 Ken Kagami
HOUYHNHNM SNEAKER RELAY

Sneaker Freak's Realistic Shoe Selection.
Vol.6 Ken Kagami

The sneaker market continues to expand, with the latest performance shoes, limited editions, collaborations, faithful reissues, and even top maisons participating. What are the perspectives of the sneaker experts, what models do they choose, and what do they actually wear? We will introduce the real shoe choices of the best sneaker freaks in the industry in a relay format. This time, we introduce Ken Kagami, a contemporary artist, who was introduced by Katsutoshi Nishimoto in the previous issue. We asked him to name five pairs that he particularly likes these days, and asked him why he chose each of them and what he likes about them.

 

I don't throw things away. . so they just keep growing.

Mr. Kagami listed only "Authentic" by "Vans" and "All Star" by "Converse" as his 5 pairs for this time. You must really like them.

Kagami:Sorry, they all look alike (laughs). Most of the sneakers I own are "Vans" and "Converse.

. You have a totally different point of view from the average sneaker freak, which is rather interesting. By the way, I think most people generally throw away their sneakers after wearing them until they are worn out, but you don't throw them away, do you?

Kagami:. I am the type of person who never throws things away, not just sneakers. So, the number of things I own is increasing rapidly. These five pairs of sneakers are worn to a certain degree, but they are actually still in good shape, and I have many more tattered ones at home.

How do you choose which sneakers to wear that day?

Kagami:It may seem surprising, but I choose them according to my outfit of the day. . Others might think that it doesn't matter which ones I wear, since they are dirty anyway.

. Indeed. But I think I understand what you said at the beginning about not liking brand new shiny sneakers. Well, I can't stop talking about it, but I think it's time to send your friend to .......

Kagami:This Series has been going on for a long time, hasn't it, men? Let me introduce a woman. Yuki Naito of "Journal Standard. She always wears cute outfits, so unlike me, I'm sure she'll be able to name a variety of fashionable sneakers.

I'm looking forward to it. Thank you very much for your time today!

PROFILE

Ken Kagami
Contemporary Artists

Born in 1974. Born in Tokyo. He has released drawings, sculptures, and other works, and has participated in numerous art exhibitions both in Japan and abroad. He also actively collaborates with apparel brands, and his own "Strange Store" in Daikanyama offers T-shirts and other goods of his own creation.
Instagram:@kenkagami

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