The June 2020 issue of GQ JAPAN hit shelves on April 18, 2020, and online sales have completely gone through the roof. And that’s thanks to Ryo Nishikido’s front cover feature and cover story. Nishikido is a Japanese singer and actor who set up his own studio in September last year and began his career as a solo music artist.
COVER STORY | Ryo Nishikido
“I jumped off the enormous ship into the tiny yacht. It was at that moment I readied myself to bear all of the responsibility.”
GQ JAPAN June 2020, Photographed by Maciej Kucia@AVGVST © 2020 CONDÉ NAST JAPAN. All rights reserved.
GQ JAPAN June 2020, Photographed by Maciej Kucia@AVGVST © 2020 CONDÉ NAST JAPAN. All rights reserved.
Ryo Nishikido made his way to the studio, took out his beloved acoustic guitar from its case, and began singing a wistful ballad. He showed the face of a man who has matured—one that nobody had seen up to that point before his solo career.
In the June issue of GQ JAPAN, Nishikido reveals what’s going through his mind since only just starting his solo artist endeavours, his album NOMAD, his Japan tour, and his move away from the idol scene. There is also a special 10-page photo shoot.
Actor Masanobu Ando Photographs Actresses
The 30th Mynavi TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION 2020 SPRING/SUMMER was held back in February without an audience. Japanese actor Masanobu Ando showed off his photography skills and photographed 8 actresses and models for GQ JAPAN‘s June issue including Ayami Nakajo, Sakura Endo (Nogizaka46), Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46), Yukipoyo, Mizuki Kayashima, Aya Asahina, Elaiza Ikeda, and Maika Yamamoto.
The June issue continues to sell out in stores due to the huge amount of orders. It is set to hit the shelves of bookstores in Japan on April 25.
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Details: https://gqjapan.jp/magazine/latest/
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American cosmetics company Maybelline New York has released a special video for the new NYC x TYO collection, featuring brand ambassador Ryo Nishikido.
Since 2020, Ryo Nishikido has been a brand ambassador for Maybelline New York Japan. Continuing to promote the company, this diverse new collection asks customers to express themselves through eye makeup.
Special Collaboration Video
The video is set in a fictional city inspired by New York, with its excitement and sophistication, and Tokyo, with its incredible modernity. The central model is Tina Koyama, who also works as a TV personality and DJ. The project was directed by YUANN, a filmmaker from creative team kidzfrmnowhere, who is active both in Japan and abroad.
Comment from Ryo Nishikido“This is my second year with Maybelline and I’m excited to start this new project! I wanted to build a bridge between this staple New York brand and the Japanese people. With that in mind, I was inspired to create metallic, glitter-filled mascara and eyeliner, partially inspired by Maybelline’s branding. If you happen to see these new products at the store, please pick them up! I want as many people as possible to enjoy them!”
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Swarovski Japan is launching a Christmas campaign this year in collaboration with Jin Akanishi and Ryo Nishikido’s YouTube channel “NO GOOD TV” and fashion magazine ELLE Japon.
Swarovski is an Austrian glass producer founded in 1895 that’s celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The company’s Swarovski Crystal Business is known for its craftsmanship and innovation, providing crystal glass, jewellery, and accessories to the people of the world since its inception.
As part of Swarovski Japan’s Christmas campaign, it is teaming up with Japanese musicians Jin Akanishi and Ryo Nishikido. This is the first time the company has used male celebrities in its promotions in Japan. Together with the global women’s fashion magazine ELLE Japon, the campaign will promote Swarovski products in the run up to Christmas. A six-page feature will be included in January 2021 issue of ELLE Japon of the two musicians promoting Swarovski’s jewellery, watches, and more.
Jin Akanishi and Ryo Nishikido posted a 14-minute video on their YouTube channel (“NO GOOD TV – Vol. 21”) with behind-the-scenes footage of their ELLE Japon photo shoot as well as other news related to the collaboration with Swarovski.
Exclusive photos of Akanishi and Nishikido which weren’t feature in either the magazine or on YouTube were also officially released on Swarovski’s official LINE account.
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Jin Akanishi and Ryo Nishikido Christmas Campaign Collaboration
Official Website: http://swarovs.ki/vl~D
