interview

Name:
Kyosuke Akiyoshi (@kyo_su_ke_17)

Pronouns:
he/him

Agency:
Bravo Models (Tokyo)

Age:
26

Height:
6’1.5″

Place of Origin:
Chiba City, Japan

Ethnic Origin:
Japanese

Birthsign:
Libra

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
I’ve always wanted to be a model. However, I didn’t know how to become a model. I thought I would regret it if I gave up without doing what I wanted to do in life, so I applied to my current mother agency.

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
It’s hard to choose a favorite, but the one that had the biggest impact on me was the FW24 Louis Vuitton show. It was my first show in Paris, so I was very nervous but happy at the same time. Also, I was chosen for a campaign for Louis Vuitton; it was a truly magical experience.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
My favorite is Unforgettable (French Montana feat. Swae Lee). It uplifts my mood. Recently, I’ve been replaying Not Like Us (Kendrick Lamar) a lot.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
I’ve been doing yoga for a while now, and I’m absorbed in it.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
Honestly, I’ve always wanted to work as a model. If I think about other things, I also want to be able to dance. I love hip-hop, so if I can dance, I think it will be more fun, and dancing will allow me to enhance my expressiveness.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
Haha, I don’t know if this will surprise you, but I have very flexible shoulder joints. Also, I used to have a shaved head when I was a student, although long hair is my characteristic now.