Elaine, the founder and designer of LABrynth, will be leaving Tokyo in the end of March. We've known eachother since last June, when she arrived in Japan.
She will be in our next issue of Ecotwaza Times, and we really want you to read the full article, of what she is trying to achieve. We had a small fare-well lunch on Friday.
She calls herself an "INITIATOR" rather than a fashion designer, because she is trying to initiate dialogues using her DNA jewelry as a tool (see the previous post to find out what it is). It is not coincidence that Elaine and I randomly started talking at a cafe in Omotesando because I was sitting next to her table and became interested in her artistic bag and jewelry catalogue. That was what her designe work is all about!
So a comment from Elaine about Tokyo...
“I’ve always been very comfortable and attracted to Tokyo ever since I first came here when I was 13. I think that the role aesthetics play in the rituals of Japanese culture historically and in modern lifestyle naturally attracts curious personalities – specifically those in the arts. And, as a result of this, I think I’ve gained a new appreciation for the role that aesthetics can play politically and socially. I’ve met numerous of inspiring people from all over the world during my stay – and am happy to say that I’m sure many of them will be life-long friends.”
Yes, I am pretty sure that our friendship will be life-long!
Good luck, and we will see eachother again... for sure!
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