research and hand-led development

Book cover with torn paper design, titled 'Ezo Fukuro: the owl god' by Mio Okagaki, against a black background.
Person dressed in outdoor gear standing on a mossy hillside, with a background of rocky terrain and green moss, wearing a beige and gray jacket, beige pants, and a hood.
A humanoid robot with a human face and cybernetic parts, eyes closed, with wires and metal components integrated into the head and neck against a blurred green and red background.
A woman in lingerie and high heels is standing in front of a mirror with a keyhole-shaped opening, holding a red garment over her head, with the words 'Tease and Tell' written across the image.
Book cover titled "Age of fringe and freedom" by Mio Okagaki, with a faded black and white photo of two children in vintage clothing and hats, smiling, outdoors.
Book cover titled 'Ezo Fukuro, the owl god' by Mio Okagaki, with torn paper design on a black background.
A collage featuring various traditional Japanese bird and owl illustrations, including a trio of small birds, a large owl perched on a branch, a drawing of an owl flying, and a scene of people performing a dance with a large object, all in a classica
Page with illustrations of owls and text about Ainu mythology, owl symbolism, and cultural significance, including historical and habitat information.
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating various cultural and symbolic meanings of the Fujuro pattern, with labels such as earthy, natural, wind, gaze, protective, guardian, God, Kamuy, balance, strength, layer, soft, feather, wing, huge, round, owl, silent,
A collage of various owl images including photographs, sketches, and paintings, featuring different species and artistic styles.
Collage of bird illustrations and photographs, including an owl, a hawk, and a traditional Japanese painting of an owl and birds on branches with Japanese calligraphy.
A collage of various fabric swatches in different colors and textures, including brown, beige, cream, white, and red, with some torn paper pieces and textures layered in the background.
Sketches of over 20 female fashion models in various outfits, including dresses, skirts, pants, and tops, some with elaborate details and accessories.
Four fashion sketches of a woman modeling different outfits with fur and leather details, featuring color swatches for each look.
Four fashion illustrations of women modeling different autumn outfits, each with color and fabric swatches above their heads.
Four illustrated female models in fashionable outfits, each with different clothing and accessories, standing against a plain background.
A person dressed in outdoor gear, including a beige vest and khaki pants, standing in a mossy, mountainous landscape. Overlay text reads "SUMMIT FLOW" and "Olympic Snowboard Collection" with a design of two snowboards and the designer's name, Mio Oka
A snowboard with a graphic image of a female snowboarder in mid-air and an inset portrait of Melo Imai, a former Olympic snowboarder. The background contains text describing snowboarding and Imai's significance in the sport.
collage of three images related to mountaineering and ice climbing. The top left photo shows a person holding a sign at high altitude with snow and mountains in the background, wearing mountaineering gear. The bottom left photo depicts a person lyin
Color palette with shades labeled Cherry, Mocha, Gingerbread, Mustard, Nude, Sand, Cream, Smoke, Charcoal, and various fabric swatches labeled Nylon, Nylon Rayon, Lycra, Cow Hair, Rayon Polyester, and others.
Line drawing of six fashion models wearing casual and sporty clothing with various jackets, pants, and footwear.
Line drawing of four women in winter sportswear, each wearing a jacket and pants, with hoods and boots, but faces are not visible.
Line drawing of four female models wearing sportswear, including jackets, pants, and accessories like goggles, with the Olympic rings logo.
Line drawing of seven faceless women in fashion outfits, standing side by side.
Illustration of two characters in outdoor winter clothing. The female character wears a beige jacket with black accents, tan pants with red and black patches, tan boots, and a brown beanie. The male character wears a khaki hoodie with pockets, matchi
Three snowboarders dressed in winter gear, standing and mid-air, with a color palette of beige, brown, gray, red, and black.
Illustration of two women wearing fashionable outfits, one in a white striped suit with pockets and a red belt, the other in a beige striped suit with a red sash, standing side by side.
Line drawings of four different jumpsuits and pants with jackets, showcasing various styles and designs.
Line drawing of various winter jackets and pants, including puffer jackets, parkas with fur hoods, and pants with pockets and zippers.
Outline drawing of traditional Japanese kimono and hakama clothing with various pieces displayed separately, including tops, skirts, and accessories.
Close-up of a humanoid robot with a human face, closed eyes, and exposed mechanical parts and wiring.
Fashion collage featuring a woman in black with short hair, sunglasses, and a sleek black outfit, along with smaller images of models in black fashion and accessories.
Digital abstract art with shiny black intertwined tubular structures.
Artistic illustration of nine fashionable female figures wearing stylish outfits, some with sunglasses, against a dark background with abstract patterns.
A woman stands on her tiptoes, dressed in lingerie, holding a red coat over her head, with a large key-shaped mirror behind her. The text 'Tease and Tell' is overlaid on the image, along with the author's name, Mio Okasaki, and a code, F311-601.
A sign shaped like a keyhole with a purple gradient background and black surrounding. The text on the sign talks about a shapewear collection inspired by the pin-up era, emphasizing confidence, sensuality, and self-expression to empower women.
A customer profile profile card with a purple background, describing a confident, creative, and independent woman aged 25-30 from New York. The card highlights her love for vintage aesthetics, modern femininity, and self-confidence. There is a small
A collage of vintage photos of women in 1950s style clothing, with one central image of a woman sitting on a bench, surrounded by others in various poses, all framed within a keyhole-shaped cutout.
A vintage illustration of a woman with expressive eyes, red lipstick, and earrings, with four different colored lipsticks (red, navy blue, white, black) floating above her head.
A vertical display of fabric swatches with various patterns and colors, arranged on a purple background, including stripes, lace, solid, polka dots, and textured fabrics.
Two women performing on stage or in a dance routine; one wearing a striped outfit with a black cape, the other in a red polka-dot top and shorts.
Three women in vintage pin-up style lingerie posing against a moonlit backdrop.
Two women in vintage-style pajamas on a stage with a spotlight behind them, one in a black strapless pajama and the other in a gray polka-dot slip, both holding red lingerie.
Line drawing of various women’s clothing and lingerie, including bras, panties, tank tops, a dress, pajama shorts, capris, and skirts.
A black-and-white photo of two women, one wearing a hat and the other in a cap, smiling and sitting with dogs on a table in front of them.
A collage of vintage and early 20th-century fashion outfits, including black silk crepe flapper dresses from the 1920s, a beige evening dress with silk velvet flounces from 1938, a black and white photo of a woman in a flapper dress from the 1920s, a
Six vintage black-and-white photographs showcasing women and men from the 1920s and 1920s to 1930s, including a woman with a gafter flask, women dancing on a Washington D.C. railing, a cat show at the Wardman Park Hotel, fashionable women in fur coat
A collage of vintage-style illustrations depicting social and fashion scenes from the 1920s, including couples at a dance, women in evening gowns, and a dancer. The images are colorful and stylized, representing aspects of life, fashion, and entertai
A collage of various abstract and modern artworks including paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the 1920s and 1930s, featuring works by artists like Rudolf Bauer, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and others. The artworks include geometric abstr
Collage of vintage black and white photos featuring women in 1920s and 1930s fashion. Includes women reading, applying makeup, at a bar, and in stylish clothing with accessories like hats, pearls, and fur.
Two mannequins dressed in vintage style dresses, one with a short dark bob and the other with a short curly hairstyle, set against a dark background.
A color and fabric sample chart featuring five swatches with descriptions: a wood grain pattern 'Organza: 50% Polyester 50% Nylon'; a dark brown furry swatch 'Fox Fur'; a dark brown fabric '100% Wool'; a beige fabric '40% Tussar Silk 60% Linen'; and
Line drawings of five mannequins dressed in different fashion outfits, standing side by side.
Line drawing of five mannequins dressed in fashion showcased on a runway.
Fashion sketches of five women in stylish, earthy-toned clothing with accessories and various hairstyles.