Hiroaki Kato x OPENERS

Q: What is your favorite place right now?

My atelier. It has been and will continue to be my favorite place.

Q: What do you do on your days off?

Climbing and bouldering.

Q: Who is a friend (or colleague) you recently saved to your contacts?

Lucien Pellat-Finet, Mr. Masaru Toyoshima

Q: Can you recommend a good restaurant?

Silver. g in Ebisu.

Chef Hagino's creative cuisine is art.

Q: What car (or motorcycle) do you ride? What do you want to ride next?

Motorcycle: PIAGGIO MP3
Car: PEUGEOT 306

Q: Who is your "idol"?

Matt Dillon in the 1980s.
He inspired me immensely, in both good and bad ways.

Q: When you hear the word "health," what comes to mind?

Drinking with friends until morning, perhaps?

Q: What is your motto in life?

Always wear a smile.

Q: Who is the person you most want to meet right now?

Gregory Colbert.
His work always transports me to a wonderland.

Q: What is the one thing you most want to buy right now?

LEICA M8.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

BIG, starring Tom Hanks.
I want to continue creating works that don't forget to be playful!
It's a film that reminds me of my roots.

Q: What computer do you use?

iMac
dynabook

Q: Do you take any regular medication or supplements?

No.

Q: What is your favorite season and why?

I like autumn.
The atmosphere, the scent that permeates the air, whether in the city or the mountains, is wonderful.

Q: What do you mainly use to listen to music?

iPod & BOSE.

Q: What are your favorite fashion brands?

1969 CO.

Q: Please name one creator who interests you.

Azusa Yoshikawa.
She is developing a new brand.

Q: What is your favorite beer brand?

Ginga Kogen Beer's Star Bottle.

Q: Do you have any pets? (If so, what are their names and why?)

That's a secret!

Q: Who do you respect?

Mr. Nobuo Saito.
He is a master of filigree engraving in jewelry, and his words and actions continue to be a great support to me.

Q: What book is in your bag right now?

VOGUE GIOIELLO

Q: Favorite athlete?

Climber, OBE CARRION

Q: What do you wear to sleep?

It's a secret.

Q: What is your dream?

To continue creating works until the last day of my life.