Series 【MONTHLY CCC SESSION] VOL.2 Michael Koppelman, "Unconventional Passion and Creativity"

City Country City" is an anonymous brand that does not disclose its designer, but has been steadily increasing its presence. In this Series, we interview creators who have been close friends with the brand since its inception to find out what the brand is really like. We will be looking into the contents of this mysterious brand from all angles.

The man appearing this time is Michael Koppelman of "Gimme Five," a leading figure in the UK street scene. He wears items from "City Country City" on a daily basis, and we are curious about the relationship between the two brands. How does Michael see the appeal of this brand?

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Stick to the classics and you're sure to get it.

What is your impression of City Country City?

What is your impression of City Country City?

MICHAEL:CCC is a fresh project by my close friends. They have been in the industry for a long time and have a lot of experience and skills.

CCC is a new fresh project made by my homies - they have been working in the business for a long time and they have experience and skills.

How do you see the Japanese fashion scene? What do you think is unique about it?

What is your take on the fashion scene in Japan? Do you see anything in particular as unique points?

MICHAEL:When I first visited Japan, I was overwhelmed by the passion for style and subculture. My mission was to show people overseas the superior detail and quality of Japanese apparel. Japanese clothing is inherently simple and easy to wear, but it is also very meticulously made, with fabrics and colors of unparalleled quality.

When I first came to Japan I was blown away by the passion for style and subculture. My mission was to make people outside Japan see the masterful detail and quality in Japanese clothing, which in essence is simple and easy to wear, but made with sensitivity and in fabrics and colours unmatched anywhere else.

When did you first see City Country City's clothes? And how did that happen? What was your first impression of the brand?

When was the first time you saw City Country City's clothing? How did it happen? What was your first impression of the brand at that time?

MICHAEL:CCC" sent me a T-shirt made from a dead stock. I like the t-shirt body and the graphics. The brand name comes from a song by the band WAR, which I knew without having to explain that David Mancuso played it at the loft.

CCC sent me a tee shirt made on a dead stock tee shirt base. I like the base and the graphic. I knew without it being explained that the name of the company was I knew without it being explained that the name of the company was derived from a song from the band WAR and that the track was played by David Mancuso at the Loft.

Gimme Five has a close relationship with music. What do you value and what do you need to value when working on such creations?

Knowing Gimme Five has built a very close relationship with music, could you tell us things you cherish, as well as things that must be cherished during the creation process?

MICHAEL:When creating, I try to choose a soundtrack that flows throughout the day in harmony with the unisphere. For example, a typical day begins with "Steve Reich," "Quiet Village," "Stan Getz," "Echo Space," "Gabor Szabo," "Alan Parsons Project," "Larry Heard," "Santana," etc.

While creating I like to select a soundtrack that progresses throughout the day in harmony with the unisphere. For example - a typical day For example - a typical day could be, begin with Steve Reich, Quiet Village , Stan Getz , Echo Space, Gabor Szabo, Alan Parsons Project, Larry Heard, Santana, and so on...

Like the Gimme Five, City Country City also takes inspiration from music. What advice would you give them?

Same as Gimme Five, inspiration from music is very important to City Country City. Could you please provide some advice for them?

MICHAEL:Stick to the classics and you'll be sure to get it.

Stick to the classics and you'll never go wrong.

What do you think is the appeal of City Country City's clothes?

Frankly speaking what do you find attractive about City Country City's clothing?

MICHAEL:When you understand the message and true meaning behind the clothing, you will realize that there is an attraction there.

When you can understand the messages and meaning in clothing , its attractive.

What is your favorite thing about City Country City items?

Please tell us the favorite points of the City Country City item that you like and why.

MICHAEL:Designers express their passion and creativity through their designs, and it is easy to recognize that this is not something unconventional and deliberate.

The designers are expressing their passion and creativity and its easy to see that through their design which is neither formulaeic or contrived.

What do you expect from the brand in the future?

Any future expectations for the brand?

MICHAEL:I would like to see home/loungewear.

I'd like to see some home / room wear

Michael Koppelman / Gimme Five
Lives and works in London. He started his career as a distributor for Stussy UK and Supreme, and established his own brand, Gimme Five, in 1989. He is also active as a DJ on the New York-based Internet radio station "KNOWWAVE," and his creations are deeply connected with music.
Instagram:@michael_kopelman_london
www.gimme5.com