Man With Style: Shinji Yamasaki, Co-Founder Of RE:TERRA

“My style generally leans towards the more formal, and I take inspiration from many of the actors and designers in the 1950s and ’60s.”

“I think individual style doesn’t necessarily have to be ‘only yours’; I look at it as more a tool to make you feel good and confident about yourself.”

“I like Ralph Lauren suits specifically because of his designs, the level of workmanship and the quality of materials. Overall, I think his designs are timeless. As a brand, it’s not one to sway with general ‘trendiness’.”

“There’s a photo of me when I was probably three, wearing a red double-breasted blazer. I’m pretty sure I didn’t have any input on that decision though...”

“My most treasured possession is a vintage Audemars Piguet given to me by my father.”

“My grooming essentials are pretty minimal: RE:ERTH’s bar soap, Multi-Targeted Elixir, Smoothing Eye Cream and, occasionally, Blemish Control (acne and pore treatment). Recently, I’ve grown out my hair a bit, so I’ve been using Olaplex’s hair oil as well.”

“To blow off steam, I hit the gym hard and heavy! There’s absolutely nothing like going all out and leaving it all in the gym.”

“In my briefcase, you’ll find a zippered Smythson portfolio notebook, a Montegrappa fountain pen and the new RE:ERTH Rejuvenating Hand Treatment.”

“There are lots of places I’d love to visit! Iceland in the summer; Utah; Arizona; Machu Picchu in Peru; Kenya; Botswana; Tanzania; Seychelles... the list goes on.”

“I indulge in coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.”