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From Moldova to the World: Exploring the Delicate Craftsmanship of the Emerging Brand 'OK KINO' Yet to Launch in Japan

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What comes to mind when you hear 'Republic of Moldova'?
Moldova, located in Eastern Europe and bordered by Romania and Ukraine, was one of the countries that constituted the former Soviet Union. Its territory is slightly smaller than Kyushu, and with wine being its only notable industry, it is known as 'the poorest country in Europe' in terms of economic size.
One marvelous aspect of fashion is that the limitations caused by a lack of resources can actually stimulate creativity, meaning the economic size of a country does not necessarily handicap its fashion industry. Visiting the capital, Chisinau, and encountering 'OK KINO' in its second season of debut, I was reminded of this.
The co-founders, Darya Golneva and Denis Caunov, both from Moldova and based in Chisinau, primarily produce women's wear made in Moldova.
The allure of their brand lies in the use of natural materials for a variety of fabric textures, meticulous tailoring, and cuts and silhouettes that beautifully enhance the body’s lines. The clothing, sophisticated urban daily wear, incorporates crochets crafted using traditional Moldovan techniques and designs borrowing details from old clothes worn by their grandparents, exploring uniqueness.
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