(Smiles) Art is the discipline of lying beautifully. I lie about decay. I lie about emptiness. But the feeling you get when you stand in my room? That feeling is the truth.
I am drawn to designers who tell stories through construction rather than loud branding. When I look at a piece from a collection, I look at the intentionality of the silhouette and how the fabric responds to movement. I prefer items that feel personal—pieces where you fall in love at first sight and know they will remain in your wardrobe for a decade, resisting the rapid cycles of fast fashion. rie tachikawa interview full
Tachikawa noted that focusing on the emotional growth of the characters was just as important as the psychic battles. (Smiles) Art is the discipline of lying beautifully
Maintaining an authentic voice requires a conscious resistance to institutional pressures. Tachikawa has frequently detailed the delicate balance between satisfying commercial stakeholders and preserving the raw, unpolished core of a project. But the feeling you get when you stand in my room