Liroto's Naoki Tomizuka takes an ascetic and somewhat restrained approach to his label, choosing to spotlight the pattern technique behind every piece. Formerly heading patternmaking at tricot Comme des Garçons, Tomizuka brings over his trained sensibilities to re-express the "modern yet cute" element that Liroto seeks with each collection.

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