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Lissiman described her experience of living in Tokyo as “independent and safe” and noted that the city doesn’t have Australia’s laid-back, laid-back attitude towards fashion.
“I love living in a country that has been a real cultural surprise and different from all the big Western supercities,” he said.
“The outfits are very considered and elaborate; there are also a lot of specific aesthetics when it comes to the type of fashion tribe that other people subscribe to. I love some countercultural fashion movements born in Japan, from Lolita Gothic (Sana seine) to Gyaru Fashion.
“It is a real joy to see people on the street, from head to toe, in a complete look at those gustatory movements. »
Originally from her hometown of Fremantle, Lissiman said she was looking forward to swimming at one of Perth’s many amazing beaches while braving the sweltering summer heat in Tokyo.
“It’s been in Tokyo lately and it’s unbearably hot,” he said.
“Summer in Tokyo is horrible, it’s very humid, it rains a lot and the temperature is above 30 degrees at most most of the time. The closest beaches are over an hour away and it’s just as hot in the water as it is out . – it’s like human soup.
“There aren’t many public swimming pools in Tokyo and if you have tattoos you can go inside now. “
As for the designer’s future, her logo plans to make charms for bags and paintings on traditional prints.
“I’ve been enjoying using traditional prints lately, especially with the collaboration of Casetify, so I’ve been running around in the workshop to use them on more wearable pieces in addition to the sarongs they’ve been appearing in more frequently lately. space.