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The fashion stars and influencers of Instagram have become way too predictable: The sleek, tanned bodies, the trappings of wealth, the same poses in the same exotic locations. Sometimes we need a reminder that as a visual medium, there is far more fun we could be having with it.

Enter 84-year-old Japanese Grandfather Tetsuya, a retired chemistry teacher, who has become an unlikely, yet refreshing presence in the fashion world. Tetsuya recently had a visit from his grandson Naoya Kudo, who was back home in Akita Prefecture for a week-long holiday, and they spent some quality grandson/grandpa time taking photos and trying out some fun and trendy outfits.
The results of Tetsuya's 'photoshoots' were so good, that Naoya Kudo decided to share them with the world. The cool photos quickly went viral, and the pair's Instagram account already has over 88k followers!

Want to see what all the fuss is about? Scroll down below to see Tetsuya's long overdue fashion photography debut for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This pose AND his fit icy, he needs to help me pick out an outfit

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Kudo said that he hadn't been back to his hometown for a long time, so he wanted to reconnect with his family. Being into fashion trends himself, he thought it would be fun to get his grandfather into his cool outfits. "He was really enthusiastic about it," Kudo told Bored Panda. He suggested the shooting locations and everything." 

The inspiration from the outfits came from the kind of things that Kudo wears every day. "He wore the same outfits that I actually wore in the past," he told us. "I brought my trendy clothes home for him."

It quite a transformation from the man who Kudo describes as a "normal grandpa" fashion-wise, to a stylish, elegant man of age. Tetsuya is aware of his new-found fame, but doesn't use social media. Kudo is currently running his Instagram account and will keep updating it; he has plenty more pics to share.

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"It has been unexpectedly popular," he said. "I will continue for a while."

"I hope to make a photo book to give him as a present."

What do you think? Is Tetsuya looking suave or what?? Scroll down to check out his portfolio for yourself, and get inspired for your senior years!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the belt and the tie on the outside the blazer, styling!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the tradition modern look of the Japanese gentlemen, really lovely!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's the Russian word "style" on his collar. Cool outfit :-)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put him on the cover of GQ pelase. This will mos def start a trend for older folks

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's really enjoying this shirt and this photo.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to wear - let's call it - a kilt. So comfortable looking.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me or does this guy looks like "Zatoichi" decided to finally go to retirement? ;)

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