Text & Photo: Atsuko Tanaka / Edit: B SABURO

Charlu in Takeshita Street

-Tell us about your style today.

A STADIUM beanie and a Virgil Normal T-shirt. I made it look like summer with this vivid yellow and orange.

-What is your favorite brand and fashion style these days?

I have a lot of favorite brands, but if I find something cute at a select shop or second-hand clothing store, I buy it. I think it’s slimming to show more skin so I often expose my decolle or belly, but it's been about 10 years since I showed my legs.

-We shot on Takeshita street today. What memories do you have of it?

When I was in junior high school I used to hang out here on weekends. I had a lot of things I wanted but I couldn’t afford everything, so it was fun to imagine what to get! I haven't come here much since, but the other day I brought my kids and we ate long potatoes and cotton candy. They were so excited and I enjoyed seeing their smiles.

-Where do you usually buy clothes?

I like to shop at used clothing stores and select shops in Harajuku and Shibuya, especially STADIUM and One W Oh. I also go to H & M and shop online.

-Where do you check out fashion style online?

I check out Instagram and Pinterest.

-Which city do you think has the most fashionable people in the world?

 I think it’s Paris.

-What are essential fashion/beauty items for you?

Make-up and hair styling are absolutely necessary for a cute outfit! Big eyelashes and plumped lips are my style. It's fun to do make-up and style things that match my outfit, but I tend to take much time to think about it and I’m always late lol.

-What style would you like to try in the future?

I want to wear a dress someday.

-Lastly, what does hip hop mean to you?

It’s something real and my life. When you listen to my song, you will understand.

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