HIROSHI TSUBOUCHI | A Playful Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

HIROSHI TSUBOUCHI

A 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Full of Playfulness

A Sense of "Classic with a Twist"

HIROSHI TSUBOUCHI, a brand that favors classic designs, infuses casual wear with elegance and elegant wear with a casual touch, presenting traditional men's shoes with a fresh sensibility. Designer Hiroshi Tsubouchi's interpretation of classics, with its unique twist, breathes new life into any ensemble.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Designs Full of Playfulness, Such as Flangers and Combinations

Drawing inspiration from classic shoes and past archives, "Hiroshi Tsubouchi" reconstructs them with a contemporary sensibility. The shoes, imbued with a wit that brings a knowing smile and a pop of flair, convey a "slightly quirky yet free spirit." They offer the wearer a style that appears ordinary yet is not, or familiar yet new.

The leather shoe collection includes loafers and wingtips. Of particular note are the classic combination shoes. The sneakers feature classic design elements like broguing and flangers. They are available in bright, spring-like colors such as vivid red and sky blue.

"Hiroshi Tsubouchi" comprises two lines: "RED," representing traditional styles from the UK and US, and "ROUGE," with a French sensibility inspired by Saint-Germain in Paris. The shoes, a superb balance of Hiroshi Tsubouchi's stylish designs, Made in Japan craftsmanship, and material quality, are favored by many fans.

Hiroshi Tsubouchi
Chief Designer of "HIROSHI TSUBOUCHI." A graduate of the third class at Esperanza Shoe College. After graduating, he joined Jalfic, a shoe industry consulting firm, where he was involved in planning and design for various manufacturers. Following a successful career as a freelance designer, he co-founded Magnum, introducing "Premiata Uomo" and "Enzo Bonafè" to Japan. In 2008, he launched his eponymous brand, "HIROSHI TSUBOUCHI," as the culmination of his extensive career.