She had studied Japanese popular culture of the early twentieth century in university, through which she had developed a fondness for the bold designs and bright colors of kimonos from the period.
Despite the exquisite craftsmanship, kimonos are often left unused in modern Japan, with over 30 million garments worth approximately 8 trillion yen in storage. Kien upcycles these into global fashion ...
“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese culture.” The world of fashion had always been Cliffe’s passion. Born a twin, she was often mistaken for her sister ...