Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns
About me
A course by Alisa Menkhaus , Fashion Designer
About the video: About me
Overview
“SUSUMU AI is the expression of enduring family love. It is the attention to detail, the preservation of Japanese craftsmanship, the love for our grandfather and my and my brother's vision that bring this company to life. You'll find out more about it here! ”
In this video lesson Alisa Menkhaus addresses the topic: About me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns. Explore the captivating world of Japanese-inspired fashion and enhance your personal style with unique and cultural designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello everyone. i'm Alisa. In this course. we will collaboratively create and design a jacket inspired by traditional kimono style. blending creativity and culture. That leads me directly to design. I've always been interested in design and have always enjoyed drawing. I painted a lot. I also took advanced art courses in school. Ultimately. that inspired me. to pursue fashion design. Right after graduating. i went back to Japan because I missed it dearly. Tokyo is my birthplace. and it holds a special place in my heart. My father stayed in Japan. and I returned. I then did my fashion intern...”
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Course summary for: Fashion Design: Japanese-Inspired Patterns
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Fashion Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing

Alisa Menkhaus
A course by Alisa Menkhaus
Alisa Menkhaus is a visionary Creative Director and co-founder of SUSUMU AI, a label known for its unique blend of Japanese and German fashion. With her debut collection awarded the prestigious Golden Needle by ESMOD Hochschule Berlin in 2015, Alisa has established herself as a force in the fashion industry.
Her designs are characterized by a fusion of traditional Japanese fabrics, rarely seen in contemporary fashion, with the modern European spirit. Alisa's passion for preserving ancient craftsmanship while developing high-quality, made-to-order garments drives her to create pieces that reflect individual personalities and can be cherished for years to come.
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