Mr Tatsuhiko Akashi

Fast Facts

Biography

President and CEO of Medicom Toy Corporation, Mr Akashi is responsible for the iconic Be@rbrick - a collectible toy series that has attracted the creative input of contemporary artists and designers including Mr Karl Lagerfield, Mr HR Giger and Ms Vivienne Westwood. www.medicomtoy.co.jp

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Mr Akashi's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

“Two Rooms. Everything is delicious here.”
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VACATION CHOICE

“My room, with my cats!”

TOP CITY

“Tokyo.”

FAVOURITE HOTEL

“The Mercer Hotel in SoHo, New York City. I like their casual and gentle hospitality.”
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TYPE OF BAG

“Goyard briefcase, Maison Martin Margiela tote.”
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FAVOURED BRAND

“Boris Bidjan Saberi. I like their elegant but bold cutting.”
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ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“U-neck T-shirt is essential.”

MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

“Venus (the planet).”

STYLE ICON

“Brian Jones.”
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STYLE TIP

“A fusion of individuality and principle.”
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TAILOR

“Restir.”
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BEST SHIRT BRAND

“Carol Christian Poell. Their cuts are just exquisite.”
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CUT OF TROUSERS

“Sarrouel pants by Rick Owens .”

JEANS BRAND

“ Levi's Vintage Clothing 501.”
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UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“John Galliano’s boxers.”
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PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“Tight silhouette jacket with peaked lapel.”
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SHOE MAKER

“Miharayasuhiro. As soon as you put on their shoes, the pair becomes yours.”

DREAM CAR

“Porche Speedster.”

WATCH BRAND

“Chanel, Dior and Corum”
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ESSENTIAL GADGET

“Vinyl Kaiju.”
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BEST BOOK

“Dictionary. It shows the whole of creation.”

FAVOURITE ALBUM

“The Velvet Underground and Nico. It’s just perfect.”

Brands Favoured by Mr Akashi