HIROKO KOSHINO

''Happy Lunch'' is a popular column of Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka edition in which renowned people talk about special lunch for them. Grilled specialities beef at Restaurant Noro, located in Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Osaka Prefecture, is the one for Hiroko Koshino. Koshino opened her first boutique Couture Koshino Hiroko in 1964, and around that time she frequently visited the restaurant which is very memorable for her. The 58-year-old historical restaurant keeps its tastes unchanged and has been offering superior meals up to the present.

''Gift of Life’’ in Asahi Shimbun

Hiroko Koshino was featured in Asahi Shimbun’s popular serial ''Gift of Life'’ that introduces lives of leading figures from various fields.
In this 10-part series, Koshino talked about herself; from the origin of her activities as a fashion designer to her passion as an artist as well.
The articles are available on Asahi Shimbun website below. (Free membership registration is required.)

http://www.asahi.com/articles/DA3S12234315.html

"Modern Living" no.225 (February 5th issue) features “Luxurious Residences 2016".
In this issue Koshino’s former residence was introduced in the special article "Tadao Ando’s great masterpiece”.
His design concept obviously lies in this 30-plus-years old building: his famous architectures Church of the Light and Chichu Art Museum actually have their origins in this creation.
Through some renovations during more than three decades, Koshino’s residence is now opening to the public as KH Gallery Ashiya (on reservation basis) where you can appreciate Koshino’s various arts, and is continuing to fascinate more people who are interested in fashion, art, architecture, and her lifestyle.
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Hiroko Koshino was interviewed in the New Years’ serial article of Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka edition entitled “My 18 years old”.
 
Koshino talked about how important she had struggled for independence. She is sure that those experiences have great impact on her whole life.
 
She wanted to be a drawer from girlhood. Yet her mother, Ayako totally disagreed with her desire. Due to her suggestion, Koshino finally decided to go to dress making school. As it happens, lesson of “fashion drawing” opened her eyes. She was absorbed in because she realized that her passion for drawing is very useful for creating fashion.
 
It was the starting point as a fashion designer, Hiroko Koshino. It was when she was 18 years old. Since then, she devoted herself to persuade her career until today.
 
She had so many hardships, but she never gives up. She convinces that each of them have matured her. She cheers up the young, “Never give up! Proud yourself! There is the way with your mind”.

Hiroko Koshino was interviewed on its special front cover in Chinese quarterly journal, “Japan Premium”.

In this edition, she introduced “haute couture” services conducted in the HIROKO KOSHINO boutique renewed last August in Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store. Once pop in there, you would surprise to see plenty of items of finest quality. The remarkable thing is that you can select the style or clothes whatever you like, and the service of measuring by the experienced staff is available. The finished cloth will be delivered within two month. "In addition to your body size, we would love to try as best as we can to fit luxurious items for your own charm sometimes you never notice, because I really hope you should not only enjoy high-price-shopping but also enjoy cultivating yourself providing 'haute couture.’   That is our pleasure as well,” Hiroko says.

We are sincerely looking forward to meeting you as much as possible and helping you to discover your unveiled charm!