Legendary Stylist Atsushi Okubo's Latest Book "The Stylist," Chronicling His Life and Work Philosophy, to Be Released on May 15! [Limited Edition Set with Original T-shirt Designed by Toru Nishiura, Order Deadline Approaching!]

Atsushi Okubo, the "legendary stylist" who became independent in 1981, elevated the status of male stylists through his own skill, and has gained immense trust by working on styling for magazines, advertisements, shows, and celebrities. As he approaches his 70th birthday, he is releasing his autobiography "The Stylist," which compiles his half-century of life and work philosophy! This book is filled with secret stories with stars and hints for a "free way of life" unconstrained by conventional wisdom.

In the 80s, he worked with Eikichi Yazawa, BOØWY, and Yohji Yamamoto (<Y's for men>), and in the 90s, he said goodbye to Southern All Stars, Komuro Family, and Mr.Children. In the 2000s, his collaboration with Takuya Kimura, starting with the drama "Pride," and his last work with Ken Ogata are unforgettable. Even now, at 70 years old, Ichikawa Danjuro, Taro Hakase, and Masaki Aiba (Arashi) place immense trust in him.

Bibliographic Information

Title: The Stylist

Author: Atsushi Okubo

Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Format: Shirokuban (B6 size) hardcover

Pages: 256 pages

ISBN: 97-8-409-389850-8

Publisher: Shogakukan

URL: https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09389850

In addition, a "Atsushi Okubo Autobiography 'The Stylist' + T-shirt Set" is also available for purchase exclusively at Shogakukan Department Store, which includes the book and a limited edition T-shirt. The limited edition T-shirt was specially designed by Toru Nishiura, who has also led Tokyo's fashion culture, to commemorate the book's release. Made from soft and comfortable material, it is perfect for an adult casual style. This set is only available for a limited-time, made-to-order production. It is a special collaboration set.

Purchase Page: https://lifetunes-mall.jp/shop/pages/c10_lp_okubo_atsushi.aspx

"Book and Limited T-shirt Set" Product Information

Title: Atsushi Okubo Autobiography 'The Stylist' + T-shirt Set

Author: Atsushi Okubo

Price: 18,920 yen (tax included)

Release Date: Scheduled to be shipped sequentially from late June 2026

Publisher: Shogakukan

*Order period is until 23:59 on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Available for purchase exclusively at "Shogakukan Department Store."

*Available in 1 color. Available in 4 sizes: S, M, L, XL.

*Different colors of the "Atsushi Okubo Autobiography 'The Stylist' + T-shirt Set" will also be sold at official retailers of "LASTMAN," an apparel brand for which Mr. Okubo serves as designer.

Limited T-shirt [Front] Limited T-shirt [Back]

Profile

Atsushi Okubo

Born in Hokkaido in 1955. After dropping out of Bunka Fashion College, he began his apprenticeship at the editorial department of "POPEYE" magazine as an assistant to Katsuhiko Kitamura. After becoming independent as a stylist in 1981, he worked on styling for "anan" magazine, advertisements, and musicians. He has produced top stylists such as Keisuke Baba and Tsuyoshi Noguchi, and even at 70 years old, he is still responsible for styling Noritake Kinashi and Hiroyuki Sanada. In 2006, he established his own apparel brand The StylistJapan(R) (~2024), and in 2024, he launched a new brand, LASTMAN, limited to 8 seasons.