These photos for the BANSAN 2016 SS Lookbook were taken last year, but I wanted to wait ’til exhibition season to post some of the looks. The designer, Mayuko Ban, graduated from Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo, and has started her line, BANSAN, which is characterized by her unique patterning, Japanese traditional silhouettes, and use … Continue Reading
My very first large-scale ad for PARCO department store in Chofu, Tokyo. I am so honored to be the image model for their store renewal, and to have worked with an amazing team who believed in my skills as a model. And so weird to be posing in front of my own photo… but hey, … Continue Reading
In the last 5 years, I’ve changed significantly – my look, my style, the way I view life. 5 years can seem long to some, short to others. To me, it’s both. I went from a university student studying piano to Tokyo-based model, went from long, light-brown locks to short, black chops. In terms of … Continue Reading
Not all of our days are our best days, but we can make them better through our own willpower. But most of all, it’s the people we surround ourselves with who give us that willpower, the motivation to keep on moving no matter how dark the storm, how dreary the light. Thank you for believing … Continue Reading
photographer: Viktor Farkas models: Samantha Mariko & Sho produced & designed by: Viktor Farkas for Okami Kult Meet Okami Kult, a street and art wear brand based in Tokyo, Japan. “Okami” being the Japanese word for “wolf,” Okami embodies an original combination of cute and scary. Check out it’s new winter collection now … Continue Reading
I don’t own this sweater. Rather, it doesn’t exist in this form. When I shot with Omar from Black Arrow Photography last month, he told me to wear something simple because he would be adding graphics when editing the photos. I was pleasantly surprised when he sent me these because they are so much more … Continue Reading
photos by Nahoko Suzuki Makeup by Asuka Takei styling by Hikaru So model Samantha Mariko
photos by Nahoko Suzuki hair & makeup by Asuka Takei modeling & styling by Samantha Mariko wearing Tobi top and skirt, Zara wedges and Forever 21 necklace
Photos // Nahoko Suzuki Makeup // Asuka Takei Styling // Hikaru So Model // Samantha Mariko
My first commercial is now broadcasted all over Japan. I never thought my loud voice would come in handy like this, but it did this time. Featuring Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama. 初めてのCMのお仕事は、イーオンモール ザ・バーゲンでした！叫び声がこういう場面で役に立つとは思わなかったです。是非見て下さい♪
