Deanne Tonking and Masao Tamaoki connect with independent designers all over Japan to find unique art, handmade treasures and innovative design.
They share their stylish discoveries on TokyoMade, offering style conscious shoppers rarely attainable creations.
Starting Wednesday July 1, 2009, you can join them every Wednesday, when they guest blog on JAPANESE STREETS.
Tomorrow’s article is written by Deanne and features an interview with groundbreaking Japanese illustrator and artist Shojono Tomo.
Shojono Tomo worked as a graphic and goods designer before becoming an independent free-lance illustrator in 1990. She has produced illustrations, comics, music, fashion and more, and is increasingly becoming well-known at a global scale.
Shojono Tomo takes inspiration from the colorful life that she leads to create eye catching and eclectic illustrations which she then blends with fashion pieces and accessories.
Read the article tomorrow!
An example of what you can expect to find at Deanne and Masao’s wonderful online shopping site TokyoMade
From the TokyoMade About Us page:
What is TOKYOMADE?
TOKYOMADE is more than an online shop supporting Tokyo and Japan-based creators. TOKYOMADE is designed as an open window to a Tokyo Shopping adventure. As well as buying the latest products from hot independent designers, shoppers can check out what’s happening on the streets of Tokyo and pick up some of the hottest Tokyo must-haves..
TOKYOMADE is designed to bring together independent Tokyo talent and global style lovers.
Who is TOKYOMADE?
An international creative team brings TOKYOMADE to you. One part was made in Tokyo, Japan (Masao) and one part was made in Brisbane, Australia (Deanne).
In a glorious twist of fate Deanne found herself in the same Tokyo hotspot as Masao one warm, spring night and they both knew instantly it was a match made in shopping heaven.
Combing their love of power shopping and zooming through the streets of Tokyo like BMX bandits, Deanne and Masao spend their days and nights finding new, stylish treasures.
Mashing together the first two letters of each of their names (MA + DE = MADE) they hatched a funky little chick called TOKYOMADE.
Why shop at TOKYOMADE?
- TOKYOMADE gives you a chance to go on a Tokyo shopping adventure without leaving the comfort of your room or splashing your cash on expensive airfares and hotels.
- TOKYOMADE supports independent, Tokyo and Japan-based creators. It brings you treasures that are rarely attainable.
- TOKYOMADE introduces new talent and style from the street. The online shop gives Tokyo/ Japan-based designers a chance to share their talent and creations with a global community of style conscious shoppers.
- The TOKYOMADE team spend every waking moment scouring the streets of Tokyo for the latest and greatest products (lucky ducks).
- TOKYOMADE is not a corporate chain store pumping out hundreds of the same item. Buying TOKYOMADE items means you may be the only one on the planet to own the rare and ultra divine piece, making you the envy of all your friends and possibly the coolest person you/they know!
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