STYLE5. Kouga Kasun
PROFILE
Designer of women's brand "KOWGA. After graduating from Bunka Fashion College, she gained press experience at "MAGIC STICK" and launched her own brand in the fall/winter 2021 collection. Inspired by music, street fashion, sports, and other cultures, the brand focuses on street casual yet graceful feminine items.
Instagram: @kasumi.kouga
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Mr. Koga is a designer who likes music, sports, military and other cultures. He is inspired by his daily exposure to the things he likes and incorporates them into his designs and wardrobe.
I found this NYU college T-shirt when I wandered into my favorite vintage clothing store in Shin-Kiba. I bought it because I thought it was cute and the color fade was nice. I like wearing T-shirts made by friends and artists, but I love this T-shirt because it can be worn for any occasion.
The contrast between the navy body and the red NYU logo, the initials of New York Univercity, and the vintage look is just right. Like Ms. Koga's styling, it can be worn with a skirt for a feminine look, or with denim for a more casual look.
Mr. Koga is a designer who has many friends and seniors around him who are involved in the clothing industry. We asked him to tell us about his own specialties in making T-shirts.
I place particular emphasis on design and graphics. I made a graphic T-shirt called "Little Trouble Girl" for KOGA. The words are the name of a song by Sonic Youth, and I had Saito Kei draw the graphics. We thought it would be fun to have girls wear this T-shirt. We are always looking for messages that make people laugh. I try to make sure the fabric is not too thick or too thin, and sometimes I use pre-made bodies, but I also make my own original T-shirts. I try to choose fabrics that suit the timing of the occasion and the stores where they will be sold.
This time, the T-shirts are vintage, so the colors and shapes are one-of-a-kind. That's why you can't help but pick up a piece that is just right.
I have a lot of T-shirts, both new and used, but this is the only college T-shirt I have. I feel like wearing an XS or S like this T-shirt and wearing it exactly how I want it. The neck is just right. I often wear bright pink, but my favorite color is navy.
This is a fateful piece that matches Mr. Koga's current mood exquisitely. The selection is typical of Mr. Koga's love of American culture.
