Be it a dress, a teacup or a chair, there is something instantly recognizable about a Mina Perhonen creation. Perhaps it's the natural motifs, exquisite textiles and unexpected color combinations. Or maybe it's the nostalgia-tinged atmosphere paired with clean-lined contemporary silhouettes.
Whatever the reason, there is no denying that since setting up his fashion and textile brand in Tokyo in 1995, Akira Minagawa has become a celebrated master at fusing Finnish-inspired aesthetics with Japanese craftsmanship. Testimony to his popular trajectory, he now operates nine shops across Japan — including a flagship Mina Perhonen in Daikanyama, two Kyoto boutiques and the recently opened select store Call in Tokyo's Spiral Building — with another opening in Kanagawa next spring.