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@kuon_tokyo_official x Dickies Blank Canvas
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@kuon_tokyo_official
Shinichiro Ishibashi
TOKYO, JAPAN
About the Maker
Inspired by old Japanese fabrics, Shinichiro tries to present Japanese culture and aesthetics by using borrowed or traditional Japanese techniques like Boro, Sakiori, and Shashiko for styles that are alternatively streetwear, vintage, retro, classic, and even preppy. “I wanted to connect with society,” he says, “through sharing what I love.”
@wendythemaker
ANDREW
BURGESS
When Andrew Burgess first got into designing his own clothes back in 2016. Working with minimal hardware and supplies, he’d find inspiration in thrift stores.
“Everyone’s path is different, and I always say it’s a marathon, not a sprint. You can never fail if you never give up.”
@ambroidering
amber
griffiths
Making things has always made Amber Griffiths happy. She's used her designs to explore how beautiful—and how weird—our bodies can be. “I’ve got a number of medical conditions,” she says.
“Being a maker means I can begin to understand myself in every way possible.”
@dippyhippietiedyes
Kayla
Gerkens
Raised by hippies, Kayla grew up within the music festival scene, where she was constantly surrounded by beautiful, bright colors.
“It’s not about how many customers or followers you have,” she says. “It’s about the creation of something that is all yours.”
@ARMAH.ART
Nii-Armah
HAMMOND
As a graffiti and street artist at 12 years old, Nii-Armah began a passion for making what would eventually turn into a profession.
“My pieces follow the rhythm of life, movement, and nature because I grew up in nature, and this is where most of my inspiration comes from.”
@cho_ass
Peder
Cho
Peder Cho had been making a living as an accountant for years when he decided to follow his passion for sewing and leave the nine-to-five life behind.
What started with altering his own suits in his dad’s tailor shop eventually led to a move to LA.
@corkylorenz
Corky
Lorenz
For Corky, being a maker is an escape from the real world. But it’s also her portal back to it. She attributes being a mother to the development of her art and creativity. “Children are always coming up with random thought prompts, which lead to new ideas,” she says.
“But every person is a maker, really.“
@joegush
Joe
Gush
Choi's built a business around his rock and roll aesthetic, focusing on vintage remakes inspired by music, architecture, nature, travel, and more. “The element of my inspiration is a small seed,” he says.
@robin.lrdr
Robin
Lordereau
Initially fashioning garments out of bedsheets, Robin evolved his upcycle approach to other fabrics once social media took notice of his unique style and unfiltered personality. “I try to give fabrics another use,” he says.
“It’s the fabric that gives me the inspiration for whatever piece I make.“
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