I never thought fashion was the job for me, because I'm Japanese. Clothes! That was a European, society thing.
A-POC respects that there is a fine balance between the value of the human touch, which can be called artisanal, and the abilities of technology. I like to think of it as poesy and technology.
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The quote highlights the delicate balance between human creativity and technological advancement.
Issey Miyake’s quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection to the human element in the face of technological progress. He suggests that while technology plays a vital role in our lives, there is an essential value in the ‘human touch,’ which embodies artistry and craftsmanship. The term ‘poesy’ conveys a sense of beauty and creativity that should coexist with innovation, encouraging us to appreciate both the artistry of human effort and the efficiency of technological achievements.
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In a discussion about the importance of creativity in tech development.
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All quotes →The combination of human skills with technology will always be at the root of any solution to the future of making clothes.
My touchstone started out being - and is still - exploring the ways by which to make clothing from a single piece of cloth.
In Paris, we call the people who make clothing 'couturiers' - they develop new clothing items - but actually, the work of designing is to make something that works in real life.
From the beginning I thought about working with the body in movement, the space between the body and clothes. I wanted the clothes to move when people moved. The clothes are also for people to dance or laugh
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