Japan Island Nation
Tak Sujita
A journey through Japan, seen through different landscapes and moments captured by Tak Sugita over the years. Alongside images from his archive, a new fashion story brings us closer to the country’s enduring relationship with denim: model Manami Kinoshita, photographed in handcrafted Japanese denim pieces, styled by Yoshi Miyamasu.
photography TAK SUGITA
styling YOSHI MIYAMASU
model MANAMI KINOSHITA at TOKYO REBELS
hair ASAHI SANO
creative direction ENRICO CAPUTO
Manami wears Japanese denim, made by brands devoted to the craft: from the mills of Okayama to the hands that shape each piece. Thank you to CEIVE, FULLCOUNT, JAPAN BLUE JEANS and KURO for being part of the story. Eyewear by JACQUES MARIE MAGE.
Discover Tak's story on Arxipelag Vol.4
Tak Sujita
Tak’s childhood interest in drawing was what prompted him to pursue a career in the fine arts, working as an assistant to contemporary fine artists in his undergraduate days. After he became a fashion photographer and has jet-setted all around the world to work on photo shoots.
