THE BUSINESS OF FASHION – Japan Wants More Fashion Designers from Abroad

Yusuke Koishi was featured in Ashley Clarke’s article “Japan Wants More Fashion Designers from Abroad” for The Business of Fashion.

Examining the opportunities and obstacles facing foreign talent in Japan’s fashion industry, the article introduces Koishi as founder and chief executive of KLEINSTEIN and a former lead planner at COMME des GARÇONS. He comments on the Japanese-language ability and specialist skills required in design and production, as well as the value of serving as a madoguchi, or window of communication, between Japanese companies and international markets.

The Business of Fashion – Japan Wants More Fashion Designers from Abroad