Inquisitive; passionate; pioneering—just three words that could be easily used to describe . Already well-known in his native Japan, the young entertainer’s star is now on the rise globally, and with it will come a number of new challenges. We sat down with Hirano to learn more about going global, his knack for style, and his plans for the future.
* ──In our shoot, you’re wearing a few looks from Louis Vuitton’s autumn/winter 24 men’s collection. What did you think of the clothes? Everything was so beautiful that I couldn’t decide on my favourite, but I was particularly impressed by the cardigan with flower embroidery. I thought it was incredible—impactful, but also elegant and cute.
It was like I discovered a new part of myself when I put it on. ──You were at the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall ‘24 show in Hong Kong last year and the Paris Men's Collection for Autumn/Winter ’24 this year, right? I was really happy to actually touch and wear the clothes that I’d seen on the at the shows. I didn’t realise how the fabrics felt until I tried it on, and the idea of putting turquoise blue studs on a tracksuit is so unexpected.
There were pieces that felt more chilled out and casual, and others that made me feel sharper and smarter. Depending on what you put on, your feelings can totally change. ──What was it like meeting Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director? Pharrell’s level of is amazing, from writing to designing clothes.
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