January 15, 2025 |
Debuting as a model at the age of 14, Suzu Hirose has maintained a fighting spirit for 12 years, never wavering behind her radiant smile. Loved as an actress and now 26 years old, what continues to drive her forward?
Since her debut in 2012, she has appeared in numerous films and dramas. In 2018, she won the Japan Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Third Murder(Sandome no satsujin). In 2019, she played the heroine in NHK’s serialized drama Natsuzora. Upcoming releases include starring roles in One-Sided Love World(Kataomoi Sekai),Treasure Island(Takarajima) and Yasuko, Songs of Days Past(Yukitekaeranu) all in 2025.
After a relentless pursuit during her teenage years, Suzu Hirose has finally allowed herself the permission to indulge.
Here, Hirose dons Louis Vuitton’s 2024 autumn/winter collection, radiating a fresh allure. Through the lens of photographer Miss Bean, her purity and strength harmonises with the Louis Vuitton’s sophisticated design, revealing a timeless beauty. We explore the source of this grown-up Suzu Hirose’s ever-shining allure.
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
It has been five years since you became a Louis Vuitton ambassador. What items do you usually love to wear?
Accessories and bags are my main items. Even when I have a shoot coming up, I like to wear something that boosts my mood, so I usually wear earrings every day.
The launch issue’s theme is Renaissance. How do you personally perceive your own changes and rebirth?
There was a time when I strongly longed to make my own choices and decisions in everything I did. But now, I’ve come to realise the importance of listening to others’ opinions and allowing myself to go with the flow in a positive way. I think that’s been a big change for me. I’ve always been strong-willed, and unless I saw something through once I’d made up my mind, I couldn’t move forward or take on new challenges. To give my all in that one attempt, I had to push myself, which required a lot of energy, and it was quite tough. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more relaxed and able to say, ‘Let’s just go with the flow this time.’ I think it’s because I’ve learned to trust those around me, so I no longer mind going with the flow.
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
So, how do you overcome the things you find challenging?
I can dive in once I switch on, but I tend to lose focus on things I’m truly not good at, so recently I’ve learned to escape from those situations (laughs). Of course, I try my best in everything, but sometimes trying too hard can lead to things not going well and spiralling in a negative direction. I think that means it’s just not for me. So, instead of forcing myself to overcome it at that moment, I choose to give up gracefully.
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
As a basketball enthusiast, you have also covered the Olympics. How has the challenge of venturing into the new field of sports journalism been for you?
This connects to the previous question, but when I was first offered this opportunity, I immediately said, “I can’t interview the players”. It had been ten years since I played basketball, and I realised that it would be impossible for me to talk to the players about the game in a timely manner due to the limited time available. I could clearly see that I would become anxious during the interviews, and I thought the players would be confused by someone like me conducting the interviews, so it wouldn’t be beneficial. However, I love basketball, so even if I couldn’t be an interviewer, I thought it would be great to support the team as a booster, in the position of a fan. I’m genuinely thrilled that the basketball I’ve loved since childhood can now connect to my work. However, since basketball also involves booing and heckling the opposing team, I remind myself that this is work and try not to lose my composure while getting carried away.
Do your activities as an actress and covering basketball influence each other in any way?
I think there’s a similarity in quietly igniting the flames within to express oneself in front of the camera. Especially as an actor, I often find it challenging to showcase my abilities in different ways each day. However, on the days I go to work after watching a sports game, my energy levels are completely different. Usually, I close myself off in a narrow space, thinking about how my performance will define the direction of the piece, which can be intimidating. But watching sports frees me from that stress. Since I started working in basketball, I’ve been able to enjoy the live atmosphere. I can feel my previously closed-off space becoming increasingly open.
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
Suzu Hirose wears LOUIS VUITTON
Where do you find the greatest joy in your work on a regular basis?
I think the greatest joy comes from knowing that my hard work as an actor has touched someone’s heart or that the work continues on. I really like the straightforward nature of working together on a project and receiving feedback for it. Since I have a background in sports, it might be that this mentality is influenced by that athletic spirit.
However, there are times when you may receive evaluations that don’t reflect your efforts, right?
There will always be people who complain about things in the world. But I don’t dislike that either. It can be really frustrating, but I find that I don’t feel as much regret as I used to. Instead, my personality tends to get motivated by it, so I actually want to hear all the complaints and criticisms. I find them to be incredibly valuable as individual opinions.
What about critical comments?
Of course, I read through all of them carefully (laughs).
Taken from 10 Japan Issue 01 – RISING, RENEW, RENAISSANCE – out NOW. Order your copy here.
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Photographer MISS BEAN
Fashion Editor SHOHEI KASHIMA
Talent SUZU HIROSE
Text RIEKO SHIBAZAKI
Sittings editors SAORI MASUDA and TOMOMI HATA
Hair AKKI
Make-up NOBUKO MAEKAWA
Set and prop stylist YUUSUKE ISHII
Photographer’s assistant MASAHIRO HATTORI
Lighting assistant YU TERAMOTO
Fashion assistants REI OTANI, AKARI GOTO and YUKINO YOSHIDA
Hair assistant HIROKO UEJIMA
Set and prop stylist assistants LUCA NAKATA and LI TANGNI
All clothing is from LOUIS VUITTON
