Born in Tokyo Japan, raised by parents who work in fashion industry, YOUka graduated New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Art (cum laude). Throughout her life, fashion has been with her, linked with inseparable bond.
It's rather funny that she chose to study painting instead of pursuing fashion design. This… Read More
Born in Tokyo Japan, raised by parents who work in fashion industry, YOUka graduated New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Art (cum laude). Throughout her life, fashion has been with her, linked with inseparable bond.
It's rather funny that she chose to study painting instead of pursuing fashion design. This choice came from her strong will to enhance her creativity and broaden her outlook through various art fields.
Having the experience under her parents' fashion brand as buyer, designer, illustrator and art director, she began her career in art direction, painting, design and illustration not limiting herself to fashion industry. YOUka loves to fuse her interests together with her unique creative sense. Inspiration is the source of energy, creativity, passion and smile :) Read Less