"I think of film as a world painted with the paint of light," says Tetsuya Bessho./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

He passionately talks about the time he became fascinated with short films in 1997./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

This year's SSFF&ASIA will be screening selected films based on the theme "Cinematic Moments."/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The Louis Vuitton tote bag he has been using for about a year now has the initials "TB" on it./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Tetsuya Bessho says that when choosing a bag, he chooses it roughly. This is his personal bag from PRADA./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

This is also Bessho's personal bag, which can be worn over the shoulder. The bright red one is from Balenciaga./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Some of the personal scarves she sometimes acquires while traveling/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

On the day of the interview, Bessho brought with her more than 20 favorite scarves and handkerchiefs./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE