WHITE NIGHT WEEK SHIBUYA
DAY 2 – SESSION 1
"About club culture and the current situation from the perspective of club fashion and youth"
Date and time: Wednesday, November 6th, 19: 00-19: 45
Speaker:
Kenichi Aono (Creative Director, BEAMS RECORDS / Director / DJ)
Kotsu (UNTITLED | CYK)
Mayu Kakihata (DJ / Music Selector)
Under the direction of BEAMS RECORDS director Kenichi Aono, DJs Kotsu and Mayu Kakihata held a talk session on the theme of "Club culture and the current situation from the perspective of fashion and youth."
In response to Mr. Aono's question, "What is the club that you feel in your skin these days, what is the night scene?", Kotsu said, "I go to the club every day for 19 consecutive days. Recently, young children come to play. I often see party information of young children who I don't even know on Instagram. They like clothes and come to play as a style, but "music" comes first, followed by "fashion". "I get an impression," he said.
On the other hand, Mr. Kakihata said, "Although there are many older seniors around me, I think there are many events where people of all ages gather. The club is a" cultural "that likes both fashion and music. People are gathering. "
In response to the question, "Do you care about fashion when you go to the club?", Kotsu said, "I care about the color of T-shirts, and if it's a record label T-shirt or a techno event, it's dark. I try to wear clothes that suit the event, such as going out to play with my clothes. After that, I choose clothes that are quick-drying and easy to move because I dance, "he reveals his commitment to club fashion.
Mr. Kakihata said, "When I'm DJing, the needles sometimes hit my sleeves, so I usually go to clubs with T-shirts. I also choose artist's T-shirts. It smells like cigarettes. I want something that is easy to wash, "he said.
It is said that fashion and music trends have been separated for a while, but in the recent club scene, "There may not be something that is visible and easy to understand, but I feel the connection between music and fashion in terms of mood. When rave music became popular, I often went to clubs wearing street clothes. Recently, loose fashion has become popular, so my DJ also plays comfortable songs such as Balearic. I'm starting to select songs, "said Kotsu.
Mr. Kakihata said, "Fashion and music both have a strong influence, and I think they are linked somewhere. I find the song selection" understandable to those who understand "very attractive. I'm happy when I can understand it, and I want to be able to select songs that I can assemble. It should be even more fun if I can reach the core of how to play club culture. " I also look forward to the growth of the entire scene.
Kotsu says, "You have to be in a critical position for clothes and song selection. That kind of stance makes you like it more deeply. It's better to work to understand what to choose. I think it's culturally rich. "
At the end of the talk session, we will talk about "future club culture". Kotsu says:
"Fashion and music are grammatically similar to culture. It's important to look for something in common, not to create a gap between genres. I want a club to be a meeting point and a place for communication."
Mr. Kakihata continued, "In the past, there was a lot of information that could not be obtained without going to the club. Many people would have gone to the club to confirm that. But now that element has faded. In an era where information can be obtained on SNS, it seems that the sensitivity obtained at clubs is decreasing. If there is a reason to go to the club, it should be more enjoyable. "
Mr. Kakihata also says:
"Some people go to clubs and others don't, but there are events that people who don't go to are absolutely addicted to. In my case, I went to various places until I found a place to enjoy club culture. So there is a prejudice in the club. I want people to experience a lot first. "
Mr. Aono continued, "In general, it is easy to think that club experience is a mess, but once you step into that culture, you will notice that it is a place where the feeling becomes sharper than the world thinks. The club also functions as a “place to face oneself”, ”he said from his own experience and talked about what the club should be, and the meaningful session ended.
