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Hiroko Koshino’s poetic designs has captivated Paris
by Paris Modes

Hiroko Koshino, who has been famous in Japan over the last fifty years as a calligraphy artist and designer, returned to Paris for her second season.

Her connection with nature, particularly insects, is echoed through her dresses for next summer, where butterfly wings are a focal point, naturally.

A collection based primarily on dresses, firstly structured and monochrome, then more vaporous and colourful in taffeta and chiffon.

Japanese art is always an underlying influence, with the presence of weaved, traditional Japanese paper and origami. Hiroko Koshino’s poetry has captivated Paris…

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