Dean Fujioka, Naoki Matayoshi and others gather!
Luxury event held at Giorgio Armani Omotesando store

A gorgeous opening ceremony was held on Friday, September 13th at the newly opened Giorgio Armani Omotesando store on Friday, September 6th. The event was held in the form of a photo and talk session, and celebrities from various fields gathered to participate wearing Giorgio Armani's latest collection .

Luxury guests gather! Photo session scene

The photo session featured Dean Fujioka Naoki Matayoshi , a comedian and writer, Masahiro Matsuoka , an artist and business owner , and model Izumi Mori and her pet dog. A diverse lineup of participants included COCO-kun, professional basketball player Yuki Togashi , wrestler Rei Higuchi , and table tennis player Miu Hirano

Dean Fujioka's comment

When asked about the elegance of today's outfit, she replied, ``The material of today's clothes is very soft and comfortable.But it's not just about being soft; it's about the physique of the wearer and the core of the person.'' "The design, cut, and silhouette make it stand out. I think it's very elegant," he said, expressing his passion for fashion.

Comment from Naoki Matayoshi

About the Omotesando store: ``You could call it Japanese aesthetic sense.When we go to festivals, we sometimes see lanterns, but if we look at Japanese aesthetic sense again from the perspective of a culture different from Japan, I thought it had something new and nostalgic about it that seemed new to me as well,'' he said, expressing his deep insight into Japanese culture.

Comment from Yuki Togashi

He cited ``enjoyment'' as something that has remained important since his debut, ``One thing is to have fun.I play basketball as a professional player, but I want to keep that feeling in mind. ``Today was different from usual, but I kept my head CHILLI during matches, and since I became a professional player, I haven't lost that attitude in every match, so I want to continue to do so.'' demonstrated professionalism.

Comment from Rei Higuchi

I learned that you can order made-to-order knits in the store.As an athlete, I have muscles in my upper body, such as my shoulders and latissimus dorsi, so I hadn't really worn knits until now. "But I definitely want to order it," he said, expressing his expectations.

Miu Hirano’s comment

``Everything I'm wearing is something I'm wearing for the first time...from the sparkling earrings to the flower jacket, to the chic Omotesando store-only dress, everything is elegant.I was nervous because I usually wear uniforms or sports attire. However, I really liked the clothes I wore today,'' she said, expressing how much she enjoyed discovering new fashion.

Masahiro Matsuoka and Izumi Mori will be on stage at the talk session.

In the talk session that followed the photo session, Masahiro Matsuoka and Izumi Mori to take the stage. Mr. Matsuoka reflected on the fact that the first tuxedo he wore at the age of 19 was custom-made by Armani, and expressed his love for the brand. The two talked about their empathy for the brand's aesthetic of "timeless elegance" and their individual commitments.

Comment from Mori Izumi

``I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be like as an elegant woman, but I think being able to naturally incorporate your own individuality without trying too hard will lead to elegance.The Omotesando store limited edition bag that I coordinated today is truly elegant.'' The design is not overly statement, but it shines and makes me feel like an elegant woman when I hold the bag.The definition is different depending on the person, but it's about being yourself and pursuing what you like. ``I think it leads to elegance,'' he said, expressing his own view of fashion.

Comment from Masahiro Matsuoka

``I value being flexible and adapting myself to people.However, I don't bend my core.When I play as a performer, I try to show originality, but when dealing with companies, When I work with people, I try to be objective and work from their perspective.It doesn't work if I don't show up, but it doesn't work if I show up too much. "I think it's better to do it than not to do it. Balance is important," he said, sharing the philosophy he has cultivated through his work in various fields.

About the store's charm and cafe

At the end of the talk, Mr. Moriizumi talked about the in-store items, saying, ``They have items for dogs, and they're very cute,'' and Masahiro Matsuoka also talked about the ``Armani / Café Omotesando Store,'' which is making its debut in Japan, ``You can only taste it here.'' "I want to enjoy the parfait," he said with high expectations.

Store information

• Giorgio Armani Omotesando store
  • Address: 1F-2F Oak Omotesando, 3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Phone number: 03-6850-1071
  • Business hours: 11:00-20:00 (irregular holidays)
• Armani / Cafe Omotesando store
  • Address: 1F Oak Omotesando, 3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Phone number: 03-5778-1637
  • Business hours: 11:00-20:00 (LO 19:00, irregular holidays)

Giorgio Armani's new Omotesando store is a space that combines traditional Japanese beauty with contemporary design, offering visitors a special experience. Please come and visit us at least once.

[About Giorgio Armani] Founded in Milan in 1975, Giorgio Armani continues to offer elegant and modern styles and is loved by celebrities around the world.

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