What inspired you to become a fashion designer?

A background in dressmaking and classical music eventually led to creating dresses from used kimono. After studying dressmaking in high school and graduating from Nagoya College of Music, making kimono dresses became a creative direction during the COVID 19 pandemic.

How would you describe your design style?

The designs combine traditional Japanese kimono textiles with contemporary dressmaking. Used kimono and obi belts, many made from silk, are transformed into dresses while preserving the character of the original textiles.

What can people expect from your collection?

The collection explores the theme of “waves,” inspired by Japanese ukiyo e landscape paintings. Various wave patterns and lace are combined to express the idea of waves spreading outward from Japan.

How does kimono remake influence your creative process?

Used kimono and obi belts provide the foundation for creating new dresses. Many of these traditional textiles are made from specially woven and dyed silk, allowing their original patterns and character to become part of each new design.

What inspired the “waves” theme of your collection?

The theme was inspired by Japanese ukiyo e landscape paintings and the many ways waves are represented in Japanese art. Different wave patterns and lace are used to express the idea of waves spreading from Japan.