INSPIR ATION

S H I N J I YA M ASA K I

How many suits does a man need? Well, if you’re Shinji Yamasaki, co-founder of RE:TERRA, the company behind skincare brand RE:ERTH, the answer is a lot (think around the 40-and-counting mark). For the 36-year-old who shuttles between Singapore and Japan, the tailored ensemble has power beyond the aesthetic—it’s not just a businessman’s armour, but also a tradition passed down from his father. While the pandemic has changed his everyday go-to from suits to something more casual, his golden rule remains: Always look presentable. And that means no sneakers on days he dons his smartest get-up.