Street Accessories Next File X ~ DARTS

Translated by: gekka_no_neko (@LJ)

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"I'm not interested in silver accessories that appear ordinary. (It) needs to have "ishi"[1] that appeals to the heart."

For Gackt, silver accessories have a special presence, more so than any other fashion item. Being so particular about (silver accessories), he has produced his own brand called DARTS.

"There are four designers within DARTS, and each designer has a completely different style of expression. The story I envisioned of DARTS, "the Darkside Inhabitants", was used as the theme. That story begins in the early 16th century... They were a legendary clan[2] with special powers[3], but gradually they were opposed[4], resulting in their powers being sealed. Thereafter, the four men who inherited the blood of the DARTS began calling out to the ones who possessed the memories of the clan... (omitted)[5]. There's still much more of this story left in me, and I'm in the middle of searching for ways in which to express that in the future."

The silver accessories that Gackt regularly wears, the ones derived from those DARTS, are items known as TAUJAN, deaf breed, GIGOR and KARSHR. Regardless of the fact that each one has been established with a completely different style, they fit together[6] wonderfully when Gackt coordinates them, revealing an intense and strong presence. It's almost as if the aura that Gackt possesses was transfered to those silver accessories...

"DARTS (accessories were created) to overturn the preconceived ideas (found in other) silver accessories. Silver accessories that are just for looks[7] become too much like mere throw-aways. Silver accessories are pieces of work that make you feel something when you hold it in your hands. I think they are valuable precisely because my own thoughts are held inside them. No matter how good[7] the design looks, if the will[1] of the creator can't be felt, then isn't it worthless... The will[1] of each distinct individual can be felt in the silver accessories created by the DARTS group. They were able to powerfully appeal to my heart."

The DARTS silver accessories that can move Gackt's heart. And now, the DARTS design has been transformed[8] anew and completed as limited models.

"TAUJAN are dangerous, intense[9]... It's a style that chooses its wearer. (The TAUJAN style) is fun because it's like it's provoking me. GIGOR is a design inspired by my song 届カナイ愛ト知ッテイタノニ抑エキレズニ愛シ続ケタ... (Todokanai Ai to Shitteitanoni, Osaekirezuni Aishitsuduketa...). As a 3-dimensional object, it is perfect. deaf breed uses my favorite stone onyx. I'd like it if it were worn by a girl as a good-luck charm. KARSHR boldly uses stones, but it's design is always simple. Simplicity is KARSHR's particular emphasis."

Notes:
[1] ishi: will; volition.
[2] ichizoku: family; clan.
[3] nouryoku: ability; power; capacity; competence; faculties.
[4] tairitsu: confront; oppose; in rivalry.
[5] Looks like Gackt may have talked more about the story but the editors chose to leave it out. -_- There's a bit more about this story in my translation of the story found on the h-darts website.
[6] chouwashi: harmonize; match; agree; fit well.
[7] kikazaru: dress up.
[8] shouka: sublimated.
[9] hageshiku: violent; extreme; severe; intense.

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