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Naoki Tomizuka

―What inspired you to become a fashion designer? Describe developments leading up to the brand launch.

While working in a fashion company, I thought that I wanted to show a something new with my original brand.

―What is the brand’s concept? What do you want to communicate through fashion designing? What are the images of men and women you want to project?

Design from original pattern. I want to give garment a new value through innovative cutting technique.

―What is your source of inspiration in creating fashion? What is your process of developing a design concept?

I have no particular source of inspiration. I come up with new creative ideas everyday.

―Which brands, designers, styles and cultures have had the most impact on your fashion designing, and why?

Skilled craftsmen.

―Why have you chosen Tokyo(Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO) as the venue for presenting your collection?

Since I just launched my own brand, I would like as many people as possible to know about it.

―What are your brand’s future outlook and goal?

My aim is to launch the brand internationally.

―What does Tokyo represent for you?

A city, which is full of expressions. It always gives me new points of view.

―Which parts / sites of Tokyo do you like most? Why?

The neighbourhoods along the SETAGAYA-railway line are a really cozy and laid back part of this urban city.

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