Michiko Koshino (小篠 美智子, Koshino Michiko), born in 1943, is a fashion designer. She has high-end stores in Japan and a restaurant in London.
Michiko Koshino
Born
1943
Osaka, Japan
Nationality
Japanese
Education
Bunka Fukuso Gakuin College
Occupation
Fashion designer
Known for
High-end stores in Japan
Michiko Koshino was born in Osaka, Japan[1] to Ayako Koshino, her father died fighting during the Second World War.[2] Her two older sisters Hiroko Koshino and Junko Koshino also became designers.[3] While working for her mother’s boutique early in her life, Koshino gained first hand experience in the fashion and retail industry. In 1974, Koshino graduated from Bunka Fukuso Gakuin College of design. Upon graduating, college she moved to London to pursue her career as a fashion designer.
In 1987, Koshino began her Motorking menswear line, that was worn by David Bowie and Moby.[4] She also created a line of women’s wear, Q tee, which is influenced by urban street wear. Her clothing line later branched out to include cosmetics, underwear, eyewear, and accessories that are sold in countries such as Asia, Europe, and the United States. Yen denim, a limited variety of Japanese denim, is another collection that has been successful for Koshino. Two of her other lines are Main Collection and 100’s line. Koshino’s clothing has been seen on such celebrities as the Spice Girls, Placebo, and Natalie Imbruglia. Her licensees include main brand umbrella, Michiko London, Sudo (wool and acrylic scarves), Ta Feng (umbrellas), Shin Myung Mool San (lighters), Chiyoda Bussan (footwear), Mandom (cosmetics), Gunze (leg wear), and Mitsubishi Rayon (casual wear). The nightlife ensembles have become highly recognized in club environments. Her name is first in the consumers mind in regards to club wear. Michiko produced bomber jackets for Boys Own, the seminal Balearic / Acid House fanzine, (which include original members Andrew Weatherall & Terry Farley, both known for extensive remix & production careers, DJing, record labels, etc., who started their DJing careers in Shoom) who were friends of Johny Rocca from Slough / Windsor, the UK manager for Koshino at the time. One of the most intriguing items she marketed under her name was condoms. At London Fashon Week 1987, she wore an inflatable black nylon dress, which received a originality compliment from the then prime minister Margaret Thatcher.[5] She continued with the inflatable clothes theme at the 2016 Men's Fashion Week with inflatable jackets, having opened a sushi restaurant in London the same year.[1] Koshino was also responsible along with David Roberts fashion stylist (consultant) for designing and environmentally friendly scooter for Honda.
Inspiration and influences
Her inspiration is derived from urban streets and dance club environments. Music of the eighties and nineties are large influences in her designs. of modern Japanese society for her designs. Koshino was the designer for the final runway show of Stardoll's Elite, Kahlen's Next Top Model.
^ abShurvell, Joanne. "New London Sushi Restaurant Opened By Cult Japanese Fashion Designer". Forbes. Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^Baeza, Manon (5 February 2020). "The Koshino Family: Reinventing Fashion over the Generations". Pen Magazine International. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^Blanchard, Tamsin (6 April 2002). "Interiors: Michiko Koshino". the Guardian. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^"Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s". Exhibiting Fashion. V&A Museum. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^Levine, Bettijane (18 March 1987). "Designers Eschew Protest for Prosperity in London Shows". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
^"Michiko Goes Solo". Tokyo Weekender. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
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This article is written like a personal reflection personal essay or argumentative essay that states a Wikipedia editor s personal feelings or presents an original argument about a topic Please help improve it by rewriting it in an encyclopedic style February 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Michiko Koshino 小篠 美智子 Koshino Michiko born in 1943 is a fashion designer She has high end stores in Japan and a restaurant in London Michiko KoshinoBorn1943Osaka JapanNationalityJapaneseEducationBunka Fukuso Gakuin CollegeOccupationFashion designerKnown forHigh end stores in JapanMichiko Koshino was born in Osaka Japan 1 to Ayako Koshino her father died fighting during the Second World War 2 Her two older sisters Hiroko Koshino and Junko Koshino also became designers 3 While working for her mother s boutique early in her life Koshino gained first hand experience in the fashion and retail industry In 1974 Koshino graduated from Bunka Fukuso Gakuin College of design Upon graduating college she moved to London to pursue her career as a fashion designer Contents 1 Designs 2 Inspiration and influences 3 In popular culture 4 References 5 External linksDesigns EditIn 1987 Koshino began her Motorking menswear line that was worn by David Bowie and Moby 4 She also created a line of women s wear Q tee which is influenced by urban street wear Her clothing line later branched out to include cosmetics underwear eyewear and accessories that are sold in countries such as Asia Europe and the United States Yen denim a limited variety of Japanese denim is another collection that has been successful for Koshino Two of her other lines are Main Collection and 100 s line Koshino s clothing has been seen on such celebrities as the Spice Girls Placebo and Natalie Imbruglia Her licensees include main brand umbrella Michiko London Sudo wool and acrylic scarves Ta Feng umbrellas Shin Myung Mool San lighters Chiyoda Bussan footwear Mandom cosmetics Gunze leg wear and Mitsubishi Rayon casual wear The nightlife ensembles have become highly recognized in club environments Her name is first in the consumers mind in regards to club wear Michiko produced bomber jackets for Boys Own the seminal Balearic Acid House fanzine which include original members Andrew Weatherall amp Terry Farley both known for extensive remix amp production careers DJing record labels etc who started their DJing careers in Shoom who were friends of Johny Rocca from Slough Windsor the UK manager for Koshino at the time One of the most intriguing items she marketed under her name was condoms At London Fashon Week 1987 she wore an inflatable black nylon dress which received a originality compliment from the then prime minister Margaret Thatcher 5 She continued with the inflatable clothes theme at the 2016 Men s Fashion Week with inflatable jackets having opened a sushi restaurant in London the same year 1 Koshino was also responsible along with David Roberts fashion stylist consultant for designing and environmentally friendly scooter for Honda Inspiration and influences EditHer inspiration is derived from urban streets and dance club environments Music of the eighties and nineties are large influences in her designs of modern Japanese society for her designs Koshino was the designer for the final runway show of Stardoll s Elite Kahlen s Next Top Model In popular culture EditIn the NHK morning television drama Carnation which was based on the life of Koshino s mother Ayako Koshino the part based on Michiko Koshino was played by Misako Yasuda 6 References Edit a b Shurvell Joanne New London Sushi Restaurant Opened By Cult Japanese Fashion Designer Forbes Forbes Magazine Retrieved 23 December 2021 Baeza Manon 5 February 2020 The Koshino Family Reinventing Fashion over the Generations Pen Magazine International Retrieved 23 December 2021 Blanchard Tamsin 6 April 2002 Interiors Michiko Koshino the Guardian Retrieved 23 December 2021 Club to Catwalk London Fashion in the 1980s Exhibiting Fashion V amp A Museum 9 July 2013 Retrieved 23 December 2021 Levine Bettijane 18 March 1987 Designers Eschew Protest for Prosperity in London Shows Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Retrieved 23 December 2021 Michiko Goes Solo Tokyo Weekender 6 January 2013 Retrieved 9 September 2013 http www fashionmodeldirectory com designers michiko koshino http www fashionencyclopedia com Ki Le Koshino Michiko htmlExternal links EditSpring 2006 collection in English British site in English Japanese site in Japanese South Korean site in Korean Michiko Koshino at FMD Streetwear Today article in English Interview with Michiko Koshino Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Michiko Koshino amp oldid 1124814358, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
