Pünktlich zum Muttertag traf SLEEK Hitomi Higashi am Set von Pandora, um mit ihr über das Muttersein zu sprechen, über das Selbstverständnis einer modernen Frau und über die stille, einfache Freude, die Schmuck bereiten kann.
Es ist ein sonniger Tag, wenn wir uns treffen Hitomi Higashi am Set unseres Drehs mit Pandora. One of the first this year. And just like that, everything doesn’t seem so bad anymore. Actually, quite the opposite. Tulips are in bloom, moving softly in the wind, and the birds we missed all winter are finally back. Higashi stands in front of the camera, smiling, relaxed, completely herself, while the light catches the necklace around her neck. Two hearts hanging from a fine, timeless silver chain. If you look closely, you can even spot her daughters’ names engraved on it. It’s her favorite piece she’s wearing right now besides the gold-plated Mom Ring on her finger. A delicate imprint of an essential part of her life. Higashi is not just anyone. And more importantly, she is not just one thing. No, she is many things at once: a businesswoman. A model. An author. A cook. A modern woman who is present in her own story. And a loving mother of six.
While she poses in looks that feel like a natural extension of who she is – sculptural silhouettes, sharp tailoring, and fluid fabrics – we get the chance to talk to her about how she balances everything in everyday life. We chat about Mother’s Day coming up and about all the thoughts that tend to circle around this time every year. You know, what is the perfect gift? What makes a good mother? How do you nurture your own personality while being a good mother? What do you do on days that feel overwhelming? The answers aren’t always easy. Motherhood is complex, in the best possible way. And beautifully individual.
Was jedoch klar ist, ist, dass Mutterschaft heute anders aussieht. Sie ist stark, selbstbestimmt und unapologetisch. Sie existiert jenseits überholter Vorstellungen und Erwartungen, die keinen Sinn mehr machen. Das eine zu sein, schließt das andere nicht aus. Und wenn man sich selbst liebt, kann man auch andere mit größerer Ehrlichkeit lieben.
Etwa zwei Wochen nach dem Muttertag, am 26. Mai, wird Higashi ihr Buch veröffentlichen Mutterschaft Kindheit in Japan, sharing her story from her own perspective. When we ask her what the secret is to doing a good job as a mother, she plays with the Mom Ring on her hand, laughs, and says, “Just do it!”. Simple as that. We also talk about what gives her strength, especially on those days that are particularly overwhelming. Her answer: self-care. The small, everyday pleasures. A good scent in the air. Jewelry that feels personal. And, of course, good food.
Looking at the heart-shaped necklace around her neck, the Engravable Openable Heart Tag Pendant, the Gold-plated Mom Charm, and the Butterfly Link Bracelet lying on the table, one thing becomes pretty clear. The perfect Mother’s Day gift is something personal. Something that means something. Something as timeless as the perfect jewelry. For a woman who is so much more than just a mom.
CREDITS
Fotografie: Jana Abel
Styling: Saskia Jung
Kreative Leitung: Antonia Dipner
Kreative Produktion: Johanna Erdl
Talent: Hitomi Higashi
Lichtassistent: Paul Wehner
Styling-Assistentin: Karola Kulcsar
Haare und Make-up: Sydney Raab
Look 1
Shirt: Rejina Pyo
Pants: The Latest Studios/ Around Studio
Look 2
Dress: Petar Petrov
Look 3
Top: All Saints
Pants: The Latest Studios/ Around Studio
Look 4
Look: Tory Burch, LOEWE
Look 5
Jacket: Around Studios, Milan
Pants: COS, Bold
Tops: Thinking Mu, Press Factory
Socks: Samsøe