HIROKO KOSHINO

The latest July issue of 'Bungei Shunjyu' features a special story titled ‘’amazing country:Japan-a view from abroad’’.
Hiroko Koshino makes a fundamental comment "Why does The Japanese woman take The  European woman as her role model?’’.She says it is fine for people to admire someone deeply, but as Japanese women it is important to not only imitate Europe women, but also have a confidence and style of our own.
The magazine is available in bookstores nationaide – don't forget to get your copy and enjoy reading it!

http://gekkan.bunshun.jp/articles/-/1321

2015-16 Autumn / Winter Collection was introduced in the magazine.

2015-16 Autumn / Winter Collection was introduced in the magazine.

'Asaichi' is a poplar informative program broadcasted in the morning by NHK.  Every Thursday there is a segment entitled `JAPA-navi` in which the newscaster introduces  `Hot` places to visit, showing local and heartwarming lifestyles of that area.
The program will feature Ashiya-city, Hyogo prefecture where Hiroko Koshino lives.This is the first time to reveal Hiroko's private house, guest house and KH Gallery Ashiya which is Hiroko's previous private house designed  by Mr. Tadao Ando, renowned architect.You could touch  Hiroko's underlying design philosophy by watching her lifestyle in Ashiya. Don't forget to tune in and enjoy!

Name: 'Asaichi'  – JAPAnavi –
Date: Thursday, 4th June, 2015; 8:15am-9:54am
Station: NHK

http://www1.nhk.or.jp/asaichi/2015/06/04/01.html

ART & DESIGN FORUM + EXHIBITION entitled 'future story' was held at sky Campus, ABENO HARUKAS 24th floor, Osaka University of Arts from Saturday, 9th May to Wednesday, 20th May.On Sunday, 17th May, Hiroko Koshino appeared as a special guest and gave a lecture entitled `unlimited expression', in which she talked about her background and how she aspired to become an artist even from a young age.While active as a fashion designer, her presence as an artist attracts many people's attention.She also exhibits the drawings inspired by street graffiti when she traveled to Greece and said 'My mission of drawing is to make people happy, just same as when I make clothes.'