Shiki
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Shiki is centered around traditional Japanese sensibilities, and creates a distinctive style by deftly melding time-honored aesthetics and techniques with modern fashion.
A student of design, Japanese culture, and dressmaking, Yuka is passionate about incorporating cultural elements such as costumes, decoration, kimonos, and traditional Japanese patterns in her designs, respecting tradition while adding her own interpretation to create pieces both modernistic and timeless.
Remaking kimonos into new garments is another of her specialties, and by presenting the allure of kimonos from a different angle, she hopes to make her own contribution to Japanese culture.
She combines a global perspective with her unique creativity to produce apparel with cultural depth.
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What inspired your approach to fashion design?
Studying in London exposed Yuka to diverse styles and ideas, while also deepening her appreciation for Japanese culture. These experiences helped shape her cross border approach, combining different influences with her own interpretation of Japanese beauty.
How would you describe your design style?
Her designs combine traditional Japanese aesthetics and techniques with contemporary fashion. Kimono, traditional patterns, and decorative elements are reinterpreted through a cross border approach that moves beyond conventional categories and styles.
What can people expect from your Vancouver Fashion Week collection?
The collection brings traditional Japanese aesthetics into a contemporary wardrobe through reworked kimono and obi textiles. Yuka preserves their cultural character while presenting the materials from a new, modern perspective.
How do you give traditional kimono a new life through your designs?
Remaking kimono into new garments is one of Yuka’s specialties. By transforming these traditional pieces into contemporary clothing, she presents their beauty from a different perspective while maintaining a connection to Japanese culture.
Why are kimono and obi fabrics important to Shiki’s designs?
Kimono and obi fabrics connect the brand directly to traditional Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Yuka has used these textiles to create distinctive contemporary pieces, including Shiki’s signature corset designs.