. One choice of thing can change the future little by little.
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. Today, you are wearing all white, just like Mr. Asano.
Asano:I usually decide on shoes first, and today I decided on one tone of white to match the color of "NIZZA". . Since it is a light color, it could also be used to add a hint of a jacket style.
As a lover of both fashion and sports, what kind of image do you have of "adidas"?
Asano:. As with running shoes, I think the performance is solid. Because of their "sports" background, many of their lifestyle sneakers are easy to walk in.
Do you remember your first "adidas"?
Asano:I was really close to them from a very young age, so I don't remember which shoes I debuted in (laughs). As I mentioned earlier, my older brother and younger brother both played soccer, so there was always an "Adidas" at the entrance of our house.
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What do you think of the sneakers from the collaboration between "adidas Originals" and "Parley" , and how do you feel about wearing them?
Asano:They are very nice. I don't like high-cut shoes because of their hardness, but these are soft and easy to wear. Also, the curve in the arch of the foot is very comfortable. The all-white model is cute, but I personally prefer the beige sole and laces.
I would like to ask you about your model in collaboration with a marine conservation organization.
Asano:Being in the modeling world, I have been hearing the keywords "organic" and "ethical" for a long time, and I am still concerned about them. . So I started by learning about the issues, and I am taking action where I can. . I try to reduce garbage, and basically I don't buy plastic bottles. Even for our bento boxes, we try to avoid using plastic as much as possible. . Some items are individually packaged, so it's difficult to do it all.
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What was the major catalyst for your environmental awareness?
Asano:I think it's because my awareness of my body has changed since I started running, and since I started working in the food industry, I have started to pay attention to the safety and security of food. I also have an online store called "ME LIKE," where I sell seasonings and other goods that are related to sustainability. . There are only a few items, but I hope that I can help build a bridge to the future, even if only a little.
This collection is also made from materials made from marine plastic waste, so just by wearing the shoes, you are participating in a sustainable initiative.
Asano:. actually, I was not aware of the "parlay" initiative. . So I was surprised to learn that "Nizza" is made of recycled materials. Nowadays, many people are becoming more environmentally conscious, and I think the criteria for choosing things are changing. Fashion alone is not good enough, nor is being sustainable alone. I feel that there should be a good balance between the two. I think it is very meaningful that the influential brand "adidas" offers such a choice.
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