Hello,
Thank you for visiting ♡
I’m Nana N Yoshida, an artist, writer, designer, and tailor.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, during the economic bubble of the 1980s and 90s. There were so many varieties of things available in Japan at the time, but I rarely found any clothes I liked. So, I started making my own when I was a teen.
Two months after I graduated from my high school located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, I moved to NYC by myself. And I have lived in Brooklyn since 1996. At one point, I realized that making clothes was easier than finding clothes I liked. And making my own outfits fulfilled my basic needs—mentally and physically. So, I have made all my clothes ever since (except for some knit items). I also designed and made several costumes for recording artists based in NYC in the past.
Besides writing about sewing and fashion, I also enjoy sharing about my stories growing up in Tokyo, and living in Brooklyn, NY, since the 90s.
You can reach out to me if you have any questions. ♡
Xoxo,
Nana
Links
♡ Published book: Designing in Brooklyn, New York: 20 Years of Fads, Fashion and Social Change, 1997 – 2017
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