Design is a vital component to the enrichment of our everyday lives. Japan has a very rich history and culture of design, and I feel it is a very important dialogue to open and keep evolving.
I've always been inspired by Japanese style.
When I think of Uniqlo, I think of things that are perfectly made, that people have spent a lot of time considering.
It's true that I pick up many ideas from different Japanese things.
I like wearing the things from Japan, because they usually get a different collection than we do.
Tokyo style is so specific. And I'm a very big fan of their history. It's pretty simple. A lot of the time, people expect to see the wild style that comes out of Japan, but I think, traditionally, the style is very simple.
If you examine this, I think that you will find that it's the mechanics of Japanese architecture that have been thought of as the direct influence upon our architecture.
I have a huge amount of respect for all Japanese designers because I think there is consistency and respect to craft.
Japan is the only country I have visited that I want to go to again. I just feel the Japanese have such good taste and dedication to craftsmanship in everything they do. They also merge the traditional and modern aspects of their culture so well.
I love Comme des Garcons. I think everything she touches is almost like gold. And she does it so quietly. No branding.
