Maruyama Keita

Maruyama Keita belongs to a new breed of Japanese Designers. He began working freelance for entertainers and not until 1997 did he hold is first show in Paris.

Because he grew up in the modern age of Pop Rock and Neon trends, the West doesn’t recognize him as a Japanese designer. He however uses Oriental motifs in his designs. He also makes use of the essence of the kimono into his creations and in 1999 launched a collection based on it.

This young designer’s style leans towards vintage dressing and is very popular in the US, Europe, Taiwan and Hong Kong.