The secret of Eri Fukatsu’s fashion that even fashion professionals are crazy about
A fashion writer gives her seal of approval!
From the much-talked-about “Come Come” costumes to her personal clothes and dress-up look!
I never thought that the day would come when someone like me would write an article about Eri Fukatsu, a very popular actress with unparalleled charm and ability. Thank you, NHK!
Aside from Fukatsu’s wonderful acting, I’d like to talk about her fashion. As a fan, please forgive me if I call her “Fukatsu-chan” with love.
What is the secret behind her highly sensitive fashion sense that everyone recognizes?
So, why do we care so much about “Fukacchan’s” fashion? The reason lies in her long-time partner, Haruhisa Shirayama, who has been in the news recently. Mr. Shirayama is a very famous, experienced and talented stylist. In fact, there are many fans of Mr. Shirayama in the industry, including peers, fashion magazine editors and writers, press, models, hair and makeup artists, etc. (I am one of them, of course).
Whenever Fukatsu appears in a drama, movie, or magazine, he is naturally in charge of styling, so it is said that the unspoken rule is that if you want to hold Fukatsu’s schedule, you must first contact Mr. Shirayama. In other words, Haruhisa Shirayama is responsible for Fukatsu’s public fashion. The relationship between the two is too good to be true, as they are the best partners who support and enhance each other.
A perfect harmony of adult femininity and young womanhood
Dressed up at the film festival in 2014-2015. I was smitten by the clear, dainty beauty of “Fukacchan,” who is also Ms. Shirayama’s muse, and her stylish outfits. Of particular note was the navy mini dress she wore. The matte black high heels and transparent socks! I felt like I was going to break down from the waist down at the perfect harmony of adult femininity and young womanhood. This is Shirayama-ism!
If I had to describe the appeal of his styling in words, I’d say it’s cute, elegant, and charming. It’s real without being strange, yet it’s always fresh and always shows us little surprises. There are so many tips on how to wear these clothes that even grown-up people can’t help but think, “I want to copy this right now! It’s full of tips on how to dress in a way that makes even old adults want to copy it right now, and reaffirms the joy of fashion. I really can’t stop being excited about it. To put it mildly, I think she has a god-like sense of style.
We fans watch with admiration and respect as “Fukacchan” takes Mr. Shirayama’s (reputedly) overly strong obsession with fashion seriously and dresses it up in a cool way. Whenever I see a magazine with her in it, I check out the photos, the outfit credits, and the details of how she dresses. I also started watching “Kam Kam” to see his “Rui-chan” outfits. Furthermore, there are a number of people around me who say, “My latest craze is bordeaux socks.
Take a look at “Fukacchan’s” personal outfit, and you can’t help but feel his influence!
Note that in the photo above, she is wearing an outerwear from an outdoor brand. Nowadays, this kind of mixed coordination is quite popular, but this photo was taken five years ago.
Height 156cm I hear that “Fukacchan”, who is a little on the small side at 156cm tall, knows what looks good on her. Despite her fame, she has not appeared in a drama series for a long time, which shows her seriousness, cleverness, and aesthetic sense in choosing her work properly and taking it seriously. Isn’t it really amazing that her partner, whom she trusts with all her heart, is the best stylist?
Rui-chan, who became a mother in “Come Come”, looks so cute in her jeans, and I can’t take my eyes off her more and more as the story unfolds. There’s so much more I want to write, but I’m afraid I’ll get annoyed, so I’ll leave it at that. I sincerely hope that the wonderful relationship between “Fukacchan” and Mr. Shirayama will continue for a long time to come, and that they will continue to entertain us.
Text: SK