“The career of the innovative creator is difficult because, as opposed to the conventional creator, who had only to please an audience, the innovator has to create a new one from scratch.” - César Aira, ‘Cecil Taylor’, 2011

Born in Tokyo with stops in Singapore, LA, and NY, Akiko is an artist and fashion designer living in San Francisco. Her work focuses on architecture and the purity of form; in that spirit, she creates bespoke clothing and unique ceramic/art works. “There is a sense of freedom and personal confidence that I hope to bring to anyone who considers my work. I hope that someone who chooses their path and enjoys and loves life would be equally appreciative of my work.”

All the pieces, including garments, accessories, and fragrances, are made by Akiko, either as one-offs, made-to-order, or limited-edition. Some of her items and original artworks are currently available at Lang Los Angeles.

Akiko created collections of avant-garde clothing in the early 2000s and sold them in select boutiques in NYC.

From 2015 on, she has created ceramic collections for Paloma Wool in Barcelona, Maman NYC, Chillhouse NYC, and Departamento LA, and sold her creations at Virgil Normal LA, Seldom Seen, 97 Crosby NYC, White is Good Beijing, Voyager SF/LA, and Steven Alan in the US. To purchase her ceramic pieces, visit here. To commission a special piece or a collection, please describe your project through the contact page.

As a brand consultant, Akiko co-founded Kon/struktur in Brooklyn, NY. She worked with notable clients, including Yohji Yamamoto, ZERO + Maria Cornejo, the City of London (new identity), Mille Plateaux (record covers), Evian (AD of L’Original Campaign), and many more. She is also the editor and publisher of Days magazine and the fashion and art publication Famous Aspect Magazine, and she has released the book “Vase and Flower” with much acclaim. She cofounded the Balcony brand, which offered indoor/outdoor wear for work, home, and play. Akiko is also a consultant to the creative agency, TWO.STUDIO