Q&A: Tsumori Chisato

Did you always know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

When I was young, I was always interested in painting and drawing, and I realised that I wanted to pursue some sort of artistic career.

Did your mother inspire you to become a fashion designer?

Besides encouraging me to pursue my dreams, my mother was also very fashionable. She always made our clothes, and growing up in that sort of a creative environment was very inspiring.

What else inspires you?

Travelling, literature, films, impressionist art, folk music, classical music, history - there are so many things. As a fashion designer and as a creative person, I think the most important thing is to be curious.