About

TKA is a maison in Paris, founded by Takashi Nakao.

There are already enough clothes in the world, and enough brands. I am not trying to add more. What I am after is what the French call patrimoine: something cultural that is handed on.

Every piece begins in three dimensions. I build the mock-up myself, on the body, and confirm the silhouette before anything goes to the patternmaker.

Takashi Nakao

Takashi Nakao in the atelier

Career

2024–2025 Maison Margiela — Senior 3D Designer, Artisanal
2016–2023 Louis Vuitton — Senior Designer, Soft Woven & Embroideries
2015–2016 Lanvin — Senior Designer, Runway Women's Ready-to-Wear
2012–2015 Bottega Veneta — Senior Designer, Runway Women's Ready-to-Wear
2005–2012 Haider Ackermann — Head Designer & Creative Designer Assistant
Atelier 16 rue de l'Exposition, 75007 Paris