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In the Atelier with Aiko Mori

A visit to the Kyoto studio where every garment begins with undyed cloth and a hand-drawn pattern.

By Hiloom Editorial1 min read
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Inside Aiko Mori’s studio, design begins slowly: with cloth on a table, a pencil line, and close attention to the way fabric wants to move.

Designed through observation

Rather than imposing a silhouette, the atelier develops each piece through draping, fitting, and repeated wear.

The result is clothing shaped by use—quiet, expressive, and made to remain relevant beyond a season.

“A garment should reveal itself over time.”
A Hiloom study of material, form, and considered making.

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