2025.10.29

Discussing Their Shared Love for Vintage Clothing──Nogizaka46's Minami Umezawa × Sakura Endo Dive Into the World of Vintage

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For these two, it's about more than just being “fashionable.”

Minami Umezawa and Sakura Endo of Nogizaka46 are captivated by the allure of vintage clothing. Sparked by a segment on their YouTube channel, 'Nogizaka Streaming Now,' they find that picking up one-of-a-kind T-shirts and jackets and brainstorming outfits is the best way to relax and recharge.

“I think thrifting is all about the encounter.” The excitement of finding a piece you may never see again, and the time spent imagining the stories an item of clothing has lived through, become precious moments of self-discovery. We sat down with them for an in-depth chat about how they approach and enjoy the world of vintage fashion.

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Minami Umezawa

Born on January 6, 1999, in Kanagawa Prefecture.

In September 2016, she passed the audition to become a 3rd generation member of Nogizaka46. In February 2023, she was appointed as the 3rd captain of Nogizaka46. She is also an exclusive model for the magazine “CLASSY.” and has expanded her career as a solo performer, appearing in stage plays such as “KINGDOM” (2023) and “Itaewon Class” (2025).

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Sakura Endo

Born on October 3, 2001, in Aichi Prefecture.

In November 2018, she was selected from 48,986 applicants in the Sakamichi Joint Audition to become a 4th generation member of Nogizaka46. She has served as the center for the group's 24th single, “Yoake made Tsuyogaranakute mo Ii,” 27th single, “Gomen ne Fingers crossed,” and 37th single, “Hodōkyō.” She is also an exclusive model for the magazine “non-no” and is considered one of the group's most anticipated next-generation aces.

Hooked on Thrifting, Even on Their Days Off: The Duo on the Allure of Vintage Fashion

In special features filmed in Koenji and at VCM for the official YouTube channel 'Nogizaka Streaming Now,' Umezawa and Endo showcased their impeccable taste in styling vintage wear. Their genuine enjoyment of shopping was memorable, but what first sparked their interest in vintage clothing?