If Mr. Obama could walk across the Peace Bridge in Hiroshima - whose balustrades were designed by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi as a reminder both of his ties to East and West and of what humans do to one another out of hatred - it would be both a real and a symbolic step toward creating a world that knows no fear of nuclear threat.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
The future of fashion is light, durable clothes.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I did not want to be labelled 'the designer who survived the atomic bomb,' and therefore I have always avoided questions about Hiroshima.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
The purpose - where I start - is the idea of use. It is not recycling, it's reuse.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I suppose there are many, but I cannot imagine ever having a more perfect collaboration than that which Penn-san and I shared. It was based upon mutual trust, respect, and a desire to have our own work pushed to new places. And it always resulted in delight.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I very much like dance and dancers.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Retire? Never! We are far too busy!
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Design is a vital component to the enrichment of our everyday lives. Japan has a very rich history and culture of design, and I feel it is a very important dialogue to open and keep evolving.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I am most interested in people and the human form.
