Designer

Maiko Mitsuoka

I was a kid who painted everywhere in the house, glued everything together, and collected any kind of materials for future projects. When I was 13 years old, I realised that clothing has strong impact on people’s behaviour. Garments have the power to make people encouraged, pleased, delighted, and confident. I started imagining myself making clothes to encourage others in the future .

I create timeless looks with beautiful exclusive fabrics and design for people who need freedom and courage. I design with a creative mind, a keen eye for detail and an affinity to all things fashion for clients who want to be true to themselves, want to change themselves, and want to change their future. Since I’ve moved to Melbourne, I’ve been strongly impacted by the LGBTIQ+ culture, the presence of racism, the concept of sustainability, and difference in sizes. Now I have a new dream of having my own wedding/couture gown store in Tokyo for people of any gender, age, silhouette, nationality, religion, and personality.

To achieve my goal, I never stop learning and seeking opportunities. Looking to expand my wings and fly high. I love seeing ideas being turned in to a reality. No matter how big or small.

私は子どもの頃から家中に落書きをしたり、ありとあらゆるものを接着剤でくっつけたり、とにかく何でもかんでも収集していました。１３歳のころから’服’の持つ影響力に魅了されこの世界に入ることを決心していました。服には着ている人の心のモチベーションを左右し、さらには彼らの言動や雰囲気を全く違うものに変える力があると信じています。１８歳でオーストラリアのメルボルンに留学し、LGBTQIA+や人種差別、違ったサイズ、サステイナビリティなどへの価値観に強く影響を受け、今は全ての人のための長く使える服作りをしたいと考えています。近い将来に東京で全ての人のためのデザインができるスタジオを作ります。