[Translation] SMAP Magazine: Who's Bag? Tsuyoshi
Who's Bag? Tsuyoshi
He likes to use ladies style bag. Who is this person who keeps up with the trends?
I like things that grow in flavor over time.
Tsu: Before I leave my home I kind of gather all my things, then in the car I organize them in my bag neatly. I like having things match as much as possible. Especially now (this interview was done in early July) during concert rehearsal I have to carry things like the concert pamphlet, the file that holds my lyric sheets, and DVDs. Because of this, I often use a tote bag that I can carry on my shoulder. Today's bag is a Balenciaga (Spanish brand). I think everyone may be shocked by this, this is a ladies bag. I bought this bag thinking that the navy and beige combination works for men too. I like to possess things, like leather and denim, that grows in their flavors over time. However, because I like to give my friends things from my collection, surprisingly the things I have used and loved for a long time tend to become my friends' possessions.
1) I confirm all of my schedule with this. I like my planner big.
I chose an A4 sized planner so that it is big enough for me to open it up and see my whole schedule for the week, and also has enough space to write things down easily. The design of the front cover is as simple as I could get it to be. This way we can recognize it as a "planner" very easily (laugh). Also since it is not that thick, I like that my bag does not get that bulky.
2) Men can carry it too! The knit tote that was a love at first sight when I saw it in a fashion magazine.
I immediately bought this thinking that men would look cool carrying this. Since I have a lot of things, I have to use a big bag. I want to have all my DVDs, jeans, and iPad with me. I have four other bags this size. I decide on which bag to carry depending on my fashion for that day, today I ended up with this bag.
3) It is a fun thing to "raise" a leather.
Out of everything from this bag, I have used this "Ä" (from ELLE) wallet the longest. I have probably used it for 8 years. Using it for a long time the leather becomes soft and it turns into this red-browndish color. During the past 8 years of course I have replaced it with different brand wallets, but I always ended up changing back to this wallet soon after since it is such a good wallet.
4) Stationary is a must.
Besides writing in my planner, I also write on my scripts and lyric sheets more than you think. This is why I carry a pencil case with me. Even though this simple design is so compact, it holds a lot inside. In my opinion this is the best pencil case ever. But oops I forgot the important brand name~
5) I have both iPhone and iPad.
Cell phones have really made many aspects of out lives easier. Among the many different cell phones I think the iPhone is amazing. I am still exploring how I should share the work load between the iPhone and my newly acquired iPad. By the way now I am listening to our new album "We Are SMAP" to prepare for our concert.
6) Surprsingly when it comes to digital electronics I prefer the high tech ones. The case is leather.
Even though I like my clothers and accessories vintage, I pick the newest and the latest for electronics. I really enjoy the different apps. I am also thinking about purchasing ebooks. As for the case I naturally chose leather. Isn't the subdued green color that makes the case look vintage nice?
7) For some reason I always have a harmonica in my bag.
I don't always conciously tell myself to carry it, but I always have my harmonica with me. I don't practice seriously, nor do I have any songs I am good at playing (laugh). In between filimings, I probably play around with it to settle my mood.
8) This "Tom Ford" sunglasses is in heavy rotation.
I got really into collecting sunglasses this summer. From my collection I use this "Tom Ford" sunglasses the most. Somehow I was really attracted to this nostagic tortoiseshell frame. I like the traditionaly shapes like the Wellington or the teardrop.
9) The best two pairs I have I wear often as staged clothes.
They are both Levi's vintage jeans. The one on the right with the darker color was produced in the late 50's and early 60's. I like the fact that it is paper patch and skinny. The one of the left was from 1936 to 1941. The fading color is just perfect. The loose style matches all kinds of outsits.