Life / Style

In Life / Style, septuagenarian fashionistas and social media stars Aki and Koichi Kim share their wisdom for expressing yourself through style and living a good life, no matter your age.

**Embrace self-expression through style with Aki and Koichi (@akiandkoichi), the septuagenarian couple who have charmed social media with their playful flair for fashion and their boundless wisdom for living life to the fullest.

**Since the stylish couple went viral online for their popular OOTD (outfit of the day) posts, doing their signature waves, high fives, peace signs, and twirls, Aki and Koichi have brought wholesome joy, inspiration, and hope to fans of all ages while attracting the attention of major fashion brands.

In Life / Style, Aki and Koichi share their story in full-who they are, what drives them, and what fills their lives with meaning. From immigrating to America, to weathering life's hardships, to the important role their personal style has played in their lives, Aki and Koichi share the lessons life has taught them so far.

Alongside never-before-seen vibrant photos of the adorable couple and their dog, Kuma, wearing their favorite outfits and accessories, this book is packed with pearls of insight, including:

• The organic growth of their Instagram account @akiandkoichi
• Aki and Koichi's style journeys, separately and together
• The stories behind their favorite looks
• Their style inspirations, essentials, and advice
• The secret behind their forty-year marriage
• How new chapters can begin long after you think the story has been written

With fans ranging from Gen Alpha to Boomers, Aki and Koichi have brought joy to millions, proving that no matter your age, you can have fun with fashion. Perfect for fans hoping to learn more about Aki and Koichi or anyone looking to express themselves through their clothing, Life / Style is your guide to finding yourself, loving boldly, living fully, and never losing hope along the way.

Autorentext

Aki Kim and Koichi Suzuki Kim are married septuagenarian fashionistas known for their viral OOTD (outfit of the day) posts on Instagram and TikTok. They both immigrated to the United States from Japan, meeting in 1974 in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. They have been married for over thirty years; have two children, who help with their social media; and a golden retriever, who also likes to star in their videos. They live in Southern California.

Inhalt

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: How the Story Found Us
Who Are Aki and Koichi?
The Start of @akiandkoichi
The Power of Music
Why This Matters
Life Advice

CHAPTER 2: Where Life Meets Style
How Fashion Became Our Shared Language
What Style Means to Us
Staying True to Who We Are
What We've Learned from Each Other
Life Advice

CHAPTER 3: Rooted in Love
Individuality Within Togetherness
The People You Keep Close
Love Is Patience
Life Advice

CHAPTER 4: Life, Lived & Still Living
A New Chapter
Confidence, Earned over Time
Still Growing
Life Advice

STYLE IN PRACTICE
Our Favorite Looks
Our Essentials
Style Advice

APPENDIX
To You, From Us
A Special Thanks
About the Authors
Our Favorite Looks