History01
Shells and Books
My aspiration to become a knitwear designer began during my high school years.
I had always wanted a career related to clothing, food, and shelter, which sparked my interest in fashion and architecture. However, meeting my home economics teacher became a major turning point, leading me to pursue a career as a designer.
The “shell” I picked up while traveling to Yoron Island with a classmate remains a cherished memento to this day.
The inspiration for the brand name came from Anne Morrow Lindbergh's book, Gifts from the Sea.
It's an essay using seashells as motifs to symbolically describe a woman's way of life, and it left a deep impression on me.
Since then, collecting seashells while traveling became my little hobby.
After entering vocational school, I became fascinated by the idea of “obsessing over every thread.” I began aspiring to become a knitwear designer who could be close to people who, like Mrs. Lindbergh, cherish the small joys found in everyday life.