tsumori chisato
http://www.tsumorichisato.com/en/
Stores Europe
PARIS
- Tsumori Chisato
- 20, rue Barbette 75003 Paris
- +33 (0)1 42 78 18 88
- paristore@tsumorichisato.com
Tsumori Chisato’s Paris flagship store was conceived in 1999 by renowned architect Christian Biecher who transformed an old workshop into a sophisticated boutique. The inviting entrance space showcases Tsumori Chisato’s artistic collaborations with campaign photographers and other like-minded creative spirits. This authentic and charming boutique provides the perfect setting for an exploration of Tsumori Chisato’s world.
See the seasonal installations
- Le Bon Marché
- 24, rue de Sèvres 75007 Paris
- +33 (0)1 45 48 05 43
Tsumori Chisato
Born in the city of Saitama, Japan, Tsumori Chisato studied fashion at the prestigious Bunka Fashion School in Tokyo. In 1977, she entered the Issey Miyake design company as the head designer for “Issey Sports”, later renamed “I.S. Chisato Tsumori Design”. With this solid apprenticeship under her belt and at the encouragement of Mr. Miyake himself, Tsumori Chisato started her own line in 1990, a collection that made its catwalk debut in Tokyo at the Japan Fashion Week that same year.
Tsumori Chisato’s signature style was soon celebrated with her innovative and luxurious textiles, intricate beading, embroidery, appliqués and prints of her own design. Graceful, elegant and fun at the same time, Tsumori Chisato’s work has been greatly appreciated over the years. The prestigious “Maïnichi Newspaper Award” is just one of numerous prizes she has received in recognition of her design achievements.
Having always been proudly international at heart, with a particular penchant for all things French, she chose Paris as the destination for her first free-standing shop outside Asia.
The Christian Biecher designed boutique opened on rue Barbette in 1999. Situated in the heart of the Marais neighbourhood, the boutique showcases Tsumori Chisato’s love for the arts through collaborations with photographers, visual artists and set designers exhibited in the storefront. Her artistic sensibility is also translated throught the brand’s inventive advertising campaigns.
In 2003, Tsumori Chisato launched her first menswear line and began showing her women’s collection during Paris Prêt-à-Porter Fashion Week.
This same year she also began international worldwide distribution. Today, Tsumori Chisato has over 40 sales points and numerous freestanding stores throughout Asia and the brand continues to expand steadily throughout the United States, Italy, Russia and Scandinavia.
2013 SS collection
