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11 Facts About Michiko Koshino

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Michiko Koshino, born in 1943, is a fashion designer.

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Michiko Koshino has high-end stores in Japan and a restaurant in London.

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Michiko Koshino was born in Osaka, Japan to Ayako Koshino, her father died fighting during the Second World War.

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In 1987, Koshino began her Motorking menswear line, which was worn by David Bowie and Moby.

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Michiko Koshino created a line of women's wear, Q tee, which is influenced by urban street wear.

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Michiko Koshino's clothing has been seen on such celebrities as the Spice Girls, Placebo, and Natalie Imbruglia.

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Michiko Koshino's licensees include main brand, Michiko London, Sudo, Ta Feng, Shin Myung Mool San, Chiyoda Bussan, Mandom, Gunze, and Mitsubishi Rayon.

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Michiko Koshino continued with the inflatable clothes theme at the 2016 Men's Fashion Week with inflatable jackets, having opened a sushi restaurant in London the same year.

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Michiko Koshino was responsible along with David Roberts fashion stylist for designing and environmentally friendly scooter for Honda.

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Michiko Koshino's inspiration is derived from urban streets and dance club environments.

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Michiko Koshino was the designer for the final runway show of Stardoll's Elite, Kahlen's Next Top Model.