Friday, May 24, 2013

Fashion Design Student from Okinawa, Japan: Rie Yamamoto, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design


Rie Yamamoto is originally from Okinawa, Japan where she went to a private school and had the privilege to interact with international students. Rei decided that she wanted to be a Fashion Designer while she was in high school in Japan. She was influenced by her mother and especially by her grandmother who sew vintage kimonos for a living.












Photograph by: Miki Hirai, Associates of Art, Photography
















(c) Rie Yamamoto


Q: Who is your role model?
A: My mom who is trendy, energetic, and young in spirit.

Q: What do you hope to achieve after graduation?
A: I want to support well known fashion companies, and stay in the United States to build a career.

Q: If you had the opportunity to work with any designer, who would it be and why?
A: Vivian Westwood because her designs are very similar to mine and I like how she drapes clothes on a person.

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