Tadashi Shoji was born on January 15,1948 and is an American-based Japanese fashion designer known for his evening wear and bridal collections, and his red-carpet fashion.
18 Facts About Tadashi Shoji
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The Tadashi Shoji brand is carried in over 700 major department and specialty stores worldwide, with signature boutiques in the United States, Indonesia, and the Middle East.
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Tadashi Shoji operates offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as showrooms in New York City, Tokyo, and Osaka.
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Tadashi Shoji began painting and drawing at a young age and eventually moved to Tokyo where he studied fine art.
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Tadashi Shoji apprenticed with Jiro Takamatsu, a contemporary artist making art in Japan during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Tadashi Shoji stated he was inspired to branch out on his own when he noticed that women had few choices in the contemporary market when it came to special occasion dresses.
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Tadashi Shoji is known for designing for all ages, all ethnicities, and all figures.
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Tadashi Shoji uses figure-flattering techniques, such as draping, ruching, and pintucks to accentuate the positives.
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Tadashi Shoji was a sponsor of Miss Universe Pageant from 2002 to 2007.
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Tadashi Shoji designed the opening dresses as well as the evening wear Miss Universe would wear to her events in her winning year.
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Tadashi Shoji is the official designer for the Tournament of Roses Royal Court.
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Tadashi Shoji debuted his runway collection at the New York Fashion Week in September 2007.
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In June 2012, Tadashi Shoji was one of 26 new members accepted into The Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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In 2018, Tadashi Shoji debuted his affordable luxury bridal collection, which is known for both its versatility and rich assortment of pieces, and in 2019, Tadashi Shoji launched his diffusion line SHO.
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Tadashi Shoji's evening wear has been worn by stars at many red-carpet events and awards shows, including Olympic gold medalist, Mirai Nagasu, Oscar Winner Octavia Spencer, Kate Beckinsale, Dita Von Teese, Oscar Winner Mo'Nique, Helen Mirren, Katy Perry, Kate Hudson, Paris Jackson, Demi Lovato, Drew Barrymore, Miranda Kerr, Lea Michele, Sofia Richie, Kaley Cuoco, Heather Graham, Fan Bingbing, Carrie Underwood, Anna Kendrick, and Janelle Monae.
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Tadashi Shoji opened his first signature boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California in 2004.
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Tadashi Shoji has since opened boutiques in Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and two more in California.
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Tadashi Shoji expanded his international reach by opening two locations in Jakarta, Indonesia.