CeritaTur
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Apr 12, 2023
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Graduated from Osaka Mode Gakuen, she was in charge of textile planning and product planning at a major apparel manufacture. She worked with a fiber maker’s marketing department and BANDAI, a Japanese toy maker. Under BANDAI, she was in charge of apparel planning and design for the Canadian outdoor brand KODIAK and Power Ranger’s costume.
Currently, she teaches brand planning to students at her alma mater, holds seminars in various places, focusing on children’s fashion trends.
Cerita Tur is a Japanese KIMONO remake’s brand she launched in 2019, pronounced “cherry-ta toor”, which means “A Revolving Story” in Indonesian, inspired by an exchange student from Indonesia who was her assistant at the time.
Kimono is a Japanese traditional clothing, and now Japanese people only wear it on ceremonial occasions. A kimono is originally designed so that it can be unravelled and returned to its original 14in roll, so that it can be reused for generations.
Cerita Tur remakes kimono that has been kept in a closet after ceremonies, for outing and travel.
Kimonos have beautiful unique patterns, are hand-stitched, and are usually made of 100% silk.
They should not end with just tradition alone, and they should not end only in Japan.
We design wearable clothes that can be worn by people of all ages, so that both the wearer and the kimono can have a wonderful journey(TUR) around the world.
This is the first collection of Cerita Tur, planned by designer KOUGE YUKI and her inspiration and best friend AYAKA who also her daughter.
We hope that the kimono culture will continue on to the next generation, and that they will enjoy the beautiful story(Cerita) that the kimono that was sleeping in the closet weaves again.
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What inspired you to create Cerita Tur?
My experience as a textile designer and my interest in kimono led me to create Cerita Tur. I wanted to transform kimono into comfortable clothing that people of different ages and genders could enjoy in everyday life.
How would you describe your design style?
My style focuses on one of a kind kimono remakes that combine traditional Japanese textiles with contemporary, wearable designs. I create pieces ranging from resort and travel wear to Lolita and streetwear styles.
What can people expect from your collection?
The collection transforms vintage kimono into contemporary, wearable clothing designed for people of different ages and genders. Each one-of-a-kind piece gives traditional kimono fabric a new life beyond formal wear.
What does the name “Cerita Tur” mean?
“Cerita Tur” comes from Indonesian words associated with stories and traveling. The name reflects the brand’s concept of allowing the stories carried by kimono to circulate again through contemporary fashion.
How do you transform traditional kimono into contemporary clothing?
I carefully take the kimono apart, return the fabric to its original bolt-like form, wash and restore it, and then transform it into contemporary garments. This allows the original fabric to be given a new life while creating comfortable pieces for modern wear.