Kunihiko Moriguchi

He was the first Japanese person to earn a scholarship from the French government to study in France.

[1] While in France he happened to meet and befriend Balthus, who encouraged him to follow in his father's footsteps rather than becoming a graphic designer in Europe.

[1] In 2013, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun (gold rays with neck ribbon).

[5] He prioritizes a sense of fluidity, and makes certain that the kimono he creates are as beautiful when they are being worn as they are when they are being displayed.

[1] His work is extremely graphic, influenced by Popart, a style which was popular during his time spent in Paris[6].He drafts his designs on paper,[7] then paints them on white silk crêpe.