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Kyoto, Tokyo, & Paris: Designer Keiji Okamoto—20 Years of Resolve & Detours

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34 Rue Croix des Petits Champs, located near Palais Royal in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, is home to the boutique "Vorterano" run by Keiji Okamoto, whose shop has eye-catching blue-gray curved window frames.
In stark contrast to the busy north side of the Louvre packed with tourists, this street exudes a calm and tranquil atmosphere. Adjacent to institutions like the Bank of France and the Ministry of Culture, the area has the distinctive tranquility of an administrative quarter.
In this quiet area, "Vorterano" glows softly like a warm light. Even though it’s in Paris, the dried flowers decorating the boutique evoke a hint of Southern European spirit. We sat down with Okamoto, whose friendly smile left a lasting impression.
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Keiji Okamoto
Keiji Okamoto

Vorterano Owner, Fashion Creator

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The path for creators moving from Japan to Paris is typically divided into two approaches.
Some dive in while still inexperienced, using their youth as a weapon to break through abroad. Others gain ample experience in Japan before confidently taking their honed skills to the global stage. Having come to France at age 48, Okamoto followed the latter route.
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