Editorial Feature - Sneaker Lover: Interview with Aki Hoshino & Yasumasa Yonehara

Japanese actress/model Aki Hoshino and KIKS TYO were trend-setters in their own right as they blazed the trail with their racy sneaker inspired t-shirts. They recently teamed up with photographer Yasumasa Yonehara in the creation of the book Sneaker Lover. We recently had a chance to interview the two regarding some of their background history and their thoughts on the book itself. The interview can be seen here. The book is currently available through KIKS TYO and their online shop with a price listed at $17 USD.

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Japanese actress/model Aki Hoshino and KIKS TYO were trend-setters in their own right as they blazed the trail with their racy sneaker inspired t-shirts. They recently teamed up with photographer Yasumasa Yonehara in the creation of the book Sneaker Lover. We recently had a chance to interview the two regarding some of their background history and their thoughts on the book itself. The interview can be seen here.

The book is currently available through KIKS TYO and their online shop with a price listed at $17 USD.

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