Ayumi is a visionary wardrobe stylist and costume designer based in Los Angeles, celebrated for her innovative approach to fashion and her ability to blend cultural influences with an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship and detail. 

With a career that spans continents and industries, Ayumi is a force in the global fashion world, shaping the future of style while honoring her roots.

Born and raised in Japan, Ayumi’s passion for fashion ignited during her years at fashion college in Tokyo, laying the foundation for a career that would challenge conventions and push boundaries.  After graduating, she refined her skills working with Japan's most prestigious high-fashion houses, including Gomme, Yasuhiro Mihara, and Shinichiro Arakawa.

During this time, she played a pivotal role in pioneering groundbreaking collaborations between Japanese designers and European brands, bridging Eastern and Western fashion sensibilities and making her mark in the global market. Her work as a developer, production engineer, and creative collaborator over the course of 13 years sharpened her expertise in clothing construction, material sourcing, and transforming bold concepts into tangible realities.

Relocating to Los Angeles, Ayumi co-owned the iconic vintage store SLOW on Melrose Avenue, where her vision for sustainable fashion took root.  Faced with excess inventory and wasted materials, Ayumi saw an opportunity to revolutionize the fashion industry by creating a one-of-a-kind upcycled clothing line. Her designs caught the attention of major global retailers such as Topshop, Hot Topic, and Free People, who brought her bold, transformative pieces to an international audience.

With a keen eye for blending cultural and historical references, Ayumi has become a trailblazer in merging fashion with storytelling.  Her work has been a creative force behind numerous successful brands, and her own clothing lines have garnered critical acclaim worldwide.  

In 2015, Ayumi was honored with two prestigious fashion award as the “WWD Magic Creme de la Creme” and “FBI Best Fashion Designer “ a recognition of her exceptional design innovation and contributions to the global fashion industry.

Ayumi’s approach is rooted in her ability to distill complexity into timeless, impactful style, shaping how fashion communicates identity, culture, and vision.

Today, Ayumi brings her wealth of global experience back to her core passion as a stylist, combining her deep understanding of textiles, silhouettes, and narrative with her ability to create striking, one-of-a-kind looks for a diverse clientele.  Fearless in her pursuit of redefining modern style, Ayumi continues to influence the global fashion landscape with a fresh, unapologetic perspective, and is driven by the mission to push fashion into new, bold territories.

Her work speaks volumes: a testament to her unyielding creativity, cultural insight, and power to transform fashion, one piece at a time.