Kumiko H. Yen

Kumiko H. Yen has held a variety of roles in the fashion industry since 1999. Kumiko began their career at Spirit as a Product Development/Design/Production. In 2006, they moved to UNIQLO as a Women's Cut and Sew Designer. In 2008, they became the Co-Founder Designer at 1O.A.K. In 2012, they took on the role of Technical Design/Pre-Production/Import Manager at Gypsy05. In 2016, they became a Technical Designer at Sanctuary Clothing. In 2019, they took on the role of Technical Designer/Production Manager at ELLOR, RECOMMENCE (2253 APPAREL). Most recently, they have been a Technical Designer at Buck Mason since 2020.

Kumiko H. Yen received their Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Fashion/Apparel Design from the Academy of Art University. Kumiko also attended The American School In Switzerland, and received their Bachelor of Arts - BA in French Studies and Business from Whittier College.