KOTONE creators
Director & Designer
Mina Maeda
In an age where mass production and consumption have become the norm, KOTONE is planning and producing clothing while questioning the meaning of making clothes. In 2018, he moved to Australia, where he has been stripping down his lifestyle and feeling closer to nature, and he hopes to continue creating products that place less strain on the wearer, the environment, and the creators.
Modelist Pattern maker
Michiko Otani
We use apparel 3D CAD CLO to create 3D images and videos of clothing shapes. This streamlines the traditional process of creating and checking toiles using paper patterns and temporary fabrics, and allows for real-time confirmation even though Japan and Australia are located far apart, reducing the burden on the environment and logistics, and improving communication efficiency.
Partnered Sewing Factory
f-mode
This sewing factory in Tottori Prefecture produces KOTONE's standard innerwear, comfort turtlenecks, and other items. These meticulous handiworks are meticulously produced by people who balance sewing with raising children and caring for their families.
Resourceful
Located in the heart of Tokyo, close to Shibuya Station, this OEM sewing factory handles everything from sewing to pattern creation, grading, and production management. As its name suggests, they always provide prompt and careful support for KOTONE's production with their abundant resources.
Uchida Dyeing Factory
This dyeing factory in Hakusan, Tokyo, has a history of over 100 years. Their ability to reproduce rich colors, gradations, and special dyeing techniques is truly a work of art. We mainly commission them to dye our products.
Print Studio Gato
KOTONE's underwear and T-shirts do not use quality tags to ensure a comfortable feel, and are all silkscreen printed. Each item is printed by hand at a printing workshop in Shiga Prefecture.