what does your style say about
How can brands inform and inspire circular fashion?
jordan elevens
patent leather originals
collecting box dust
…
high-end, hypebeast, and fast fashion brands
gucci luxury, nike footwear, zara apparel
compared with wearing clothing
from conscious consumption and slow sustainability?
How can all brands inform and inspire circular fashion?
Quite a bold question. I agree.
While not all companies are equal in their efforts to being sustainably conscious, I believe the true power is in the hands of the consumer.
No matter what you wear or the tangible goods you own, remind yourself finding the items true value is vital and can bring awareness to what's most important rather than being stored in the closet or box collecting dust.
polka dots and infinity mirrors
Happy International Woman’s Day!
Which female role models inspire you?
obliteration
infinity nets cover
household surfaces
…
motifs that portray
psychology, feminism, and minimalism
from the mind of avant-garde artist
yayoi kusama
Happy International Woman's Day!
Dots.
Is the one word I'd use to describe Yayoi Kusama's polka dots and infinity mirror installations.
Although simple in nature, when applied onto various surfaces and made up of different shapes and sizes makes these "infinity nets" an iconic motif of Kusama's immense body of art.
Make time today to appreciate and marvel female role models.
what feeds the soul
Like the old adage, what gets you out of bed in the morning?
What is your reason for being?
tomorrow morning
the body awakens to
an igniting soul
…
so much so you lose track of time
fills you with happiness
are naturally skilled in and
has nothing to do with working a “job”
for viral fame or monetary gain?
start by finding your reason for being
ikigai 生き甲斐.
the ultimate workout routine
How does your fitness plan change with limited access to equipment & gyms?
living room carpet
30 minute tabata
workout on repeat
…
doesn’t require any…
barbell sets, squat racks or exercise bikes
to improve your overall fitness
all you need to do is
keep your body moving.
underrated superfood
What are superfood that you feel are underrated in taste and nutrition?
komatsu river
versatile vegetables
pair with everything
…
japanese mustard spinach
a hardy leafy green has twice as much
calcium than spinach
and is packed full of vitamins
needs more attention.
the "elixir of life"
After rainfall, where does water gather? How would you safely harvest rain water?
rural arkansas
the american dream begins
digging for water
…
doesn’t come from
alcoholic beverages, soda, energy drinks or magic potions..
instead, the path to hydration and livelihood
starts with water.
Watching Lee Isaac Chung’s semi-autobiographical 2020 film Minari last weekend reminded me how vital and nourishing water is in our lives. Highly recommend.
japan blue
What is the oldest piece of clothing you own and wear?
What does the color look like? Is it indigo/japan blue?
vintage apparel
indigo judo jackets
decorate the store
…
is the traditional dyeing technique and process that spans over
365 days to cultivate…
though making indigo from raw plants to pigment takes time,
dyed fabrics will last lifetimes.
Kiriko inspired today's haiku for their conscious slow fashion and sustainable lifestyle movement of creating and curating timeless apparel from custom indigo dyed kendo jackets to kimono. Give them a look!
"now, what's cooler than being cold?"
“now, what’s cooler than being cool?”
adrenaline rush
vanishing without a trace
body of goosebumps
…
andré 3000 asks
from the 2003 record-breaking single
“hey ya!” by outkast
from which the audience replies
“ice cold!”
is the same phrase shouted when
taking cold showers.
winter is ending
Is a cup of coffee part of your morning ritual preparing for daylight saving time?
early morning fog
plumes of steam evaporate
above coffee cups
…
in two weeks
at two o’clock in the morning
70 countries change their clocks
and “spring forward”
which means most people
lose an hour of sleep to daylight saving time.
the "fifth taste"
When was the last time you eat something packed with umami?
simmered overnight
cultivates deliciousness
a cloud of miso
…
umami of “deliciousness”
originated from equal parts
chemical and cultural history
by Japanese chemist,
Kikunae Ikeda’s molecular research
of kombu dashi.
eucalyptus
How can eucalyptus leaves be poisonous to humans but food for koalas?
eucalyptus leaves
poisonous evergreen
food for koalas
…
distilled into oil
when mixed with water and diffused
provides aromatherapy
to heal the body, mind and spirit but
when consumed as a leaf
is toxic to humans.
please sit down
What might you notice when you intentionally focus your breathing?
circular breathing
release your earthly tether
entering the void
…
when practicing zen meditation
practitioners usually sit with their legs crossed
with intentions of emptying the mind
while at the same time
drawing attention inwards.
"tomorrow's winds will blow tomorrow"
Whenever sadness enters your life, have you ever felt that tomorrow may bring a new and better day?
six fifty seven
winds of tomorrow swirl
seattle sunrise
…
“tomorrow’s winds will blow tomorrow”
is a japanese proverb that foreshadows and contemplates
if things that bring you sadness today may be forgotten tomorrow
stop worrying, think positively and feel the calm morning breeze.
forest bathing
When was the last time you found yourself walking in a forest or being connected with nature?
stay on the trail
lush mosses cannot bare
the travelers sole
…
shinrin-yoku 森林浴
takin in the atmosphere of the natural world
for the betterment of human health
in the midst of globalization
everybody deserves to unplug and realign their senses.
tokyo broadcasting system
How does rebroadcasting popular shows effect their original counterparts?
obstacle courses
rebroadcast originals
in america
…
tokyo broadcasting system
home to nihon television favorites,
takeshi’s castle, sasuke & kunoichi
were programs redubbed, remixed & renewed as…
most extreme elimination challenge, american ninja warrior & women of ninja warrior
for international audiences viewing pleasure.
how does rebroadcasting popular shows effect their original counterparts?
peach boy
What can folk tales teach us about collaboration, integrity & community?
floating down river
a giant peach carrying
gods eternal youth
…
momotarō (桃太郎 peach boy)
the japanese folktale holds themes of
unity, perseverance through adversity & bravery against evil demons
by befriending a dog, monkey & pheasant.
harry potter, the lord of the rings & my neighbor totoro
What film have you watched that followed the hero’s journey while building an entire world at the same time?
endless countryside
mundane characters enter
the hero’s journey
…
three cinema hallmarks
whose global follow ship praises for
immersive realism, sensational soundtracks & touch of magic
are imbued with the concept of worldbuilding.
age ain't nothin'
but demographic segmentation
earth, wind & fire
that’s the way of the world
a timeless classic
…
but demographic segmentation
studies establish for factoring, scaling & monetizing
the efficacy involved when making decisions
based on fallible figures when forgetting
values, lifestyles & interests.
February 19, 1942
How does history inform and educate activism today?
sand-covered barracks
the tower guard witnessed
racial injustice
…
How does history inform and educate activism today?
79 years ago
32nd President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066
which forced over 1000 men, women & children of Japanese ancestry
from their homes & businesses to four wrongful years of incarceration.
non-renewable resources
minerals, metal, fossil fuels & groundwater….
past, present, future
racing to the bottom of
cup of noodles
…
minerals, metal, fossil fuels & groundwater
all stand behind one universal concept
that in a day lasts for 86400 seconds
time is the currency
given to us for us to decide what to do with.