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How to wear date sneakers? How to coordinate with 7 fashionable people.
7 Styles with D.A.T.E.

How to wear date sneakers? How to coordinate with 7 fashionable people.

The shoe brand Date (D.A.T.E.) was founded in Florence, Italy, in 2005. With a unique style and identity, the shoes made from carefully selected materials are gradually gaining popularity. What would happen if a group of fashionable people who have a strong sense of fashion wore these sneakers, which are sporty yet luxurious at the same time? Here are style samples from seven people of different generations and titles.

Style 05: Keita Sakuno with FUGA METHOD DRAGON You can wear the date sneakers without thinking about anything else.

FUGA METHOD DRAGON WHITE-BLUE (special order for pop-up event) ¥41,800

Have you ever heard of "date"?

I used to work at a select store, but they were handled under a different label than the one where I worked. I have a strong image of sneakers that are luxurious and different from the casual image of so-called sports brands, and that go with maison and high-brand clothes.

This time, they are wearing the brand's most popular model, "Fuga".

At first glance, the design appears to be monotone black and white, but I was attracted by the use of off-white and grayish colors and the casual sense of color scheme. I have a weakness for this kind of design (laughs).

The coordination is impressive with the simple use of color to match these color schemes.

The off-white-like color used in the shoes is picked up in the parka and bottom, the gray in the hat and headphones, and the black in the blouson. If you look closely, you can see that a pure white color is also included in these shoes, which is represented by the shirt worn inside.

While the theme of the collection is based on the use of such colors, it is a very Sakuno-san style of dressing, isn't it?

It's hard to see, but I think it's because I'm tied up. I wanted to put an element of dress somewhere.

Were you able to wear "Date" sneakers easily?

Because the brand background is not in the foreground, I think it is easy to fit in with any kind of coordination. If there is a cultural background, it can detract from the coordination, or even get in the way at times. With [DATE], there are no such restrictions, so I can wear them without thinking about it. I think that the excellent design and high quality are one thing, but the anonymous aspect is also very appealing.

PROFILE

Keita Sakuno
SNS Planner

After working as a staff member of "Unattached Arrows & Sons" for 6 years, he started his own business. Currently, as an SNS planner, he directs SNS accounts for companies in a variety of industries, not only apparel.
Instagram: @_sakutty

INFORMATION

Oiso Sangyo T-square Press Room

Phone: 03-5770-7068
Official Site

D.A.T.E. POP UP EVENT

Dates: Wednesday, March 13 - Tuesday, March 26
Location: Isetan Shinjuku
Address: Men's Building B1F Men's Shoes, 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Dates: April 10 (Wed) - 23 (Tue)
Location: Kyoto Takashimaya
Address: 4F Men's shoe department, 52 Shinmachi, Shijo-dori Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto