We sat down with Saito Itsuki, head sales representative at Comme des Garçons Trading Museum in Harajuku, Tokyo, for an intimate conversation about life, freedom, and purpose. Shaped by his upbringing in Niigata, Saito reflects on how adversity and perseverance led him to Tokyo, where he finds inspiration and resonance within Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons universe.

We’re grateful to Saito for sharing his story.