Kanako Tamura
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October 22, 2023
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"Kanako Tamura" is a fashion brand established in Tokyo in 2022.
The designer, Kanako Tamura, born in Japan in 1996, majored in marketing at a Japanese university.
After she graduated, she worked as marketing staff at an electric appliance manufacturer for three years. After that, she has been studying clothes making at Bunka Fashion College since 2022 toward launching her own brand.
She is currently studying in school and is further polishing her taste up. The brand "Kanako Tamura" is committed to high quality of "Made in Japan" and aim to be worn for a long time beyond the time.
The brand concept is based on a princess in a fairytale that a designer, Kanako Tamura, admired when she was young. We wish you could boldly take on challenges in society without forgetting your pure heart at your young age and with your strong will, not to be swayed by those around you,
just like a fairytale princess.
The essential element in a fairytale is "love". Love someone you care about, and love yourself as you are like a princess. We hope that we would help you write your own Princess Story filled with love and courage by wearing "Kanako Tamura" clothes.
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What inspired you to become a fashion designer?
A love of fashion and an interest in styling and clothing led to the creation of the brand. After studying styling at Vantan Design Institute and working in marketing, Kanako Tamura continued studying garment making at Bunka Fashion College while developing her own brand.
How would you describe your design style?
The designs combine a feminine and romantic aesthetic with a strong sense of individuality. High quality Made in Japan craftsmanship, delicate details, and elements inspired by fairytale princesses are central to the design approach.
What can people expect from your collection?
The collections combine romantic details with contemporary fashion, often drawing on memories, objects, and fairytale imagery. The designs are created with an emphasis on high quality Made in Japan craftsmanship and pieces that can be worn for a long time.
What inspired the concept of your brand?
The concept is based on the fairytale princesses admired by the designer during childhood. The designs express the idea of maintaining a pure heart, staying true to oneself, and having the courage to pursue one's own path. Love is also an important part of this concept.
How does the idea of a “Princess Story” influence your designs?
The idea encourages women to embrace love, courage, and their individuality while creating their own personal stories. The clothing is intended to support that sense of confidence and self expression.