Closet Visit: Momo Suzuki

Momo Suzuki is a Japanese born clothing designer (Her line is called Black Crane) and jewelry maker. She lives with her designer husband Alexander Yamaguchi in Los Angeles. Momo is multi talented, funny, pretty and super nice!

Momo's closet was simple, pared down, and felt well composed. A lot of clothes and jewelry were from her and her husband's lines. The pieces from her line are very minimal and loose fitting but the patterns are completely unique and interesting.

I was very inspired by Momo's style and the way she decorated her space. I learned from her that you can still be stylish without having a big closet and that simplicity is a powerful statement. Everything about her was so natural and a lesson in elegant simplicity - her hair, her barely there make up and her simple jewelry,,,. How about her beautiful apartment? I can keep going on and on..


Describe your personal style.
I would say simple.  I like to play with different texture with same tone.  I don't have a particular style, just enjoying to follow my feeling.
Everyday is different.  




What's your inspiration when you design clothes and jewelry?
World around me.  color gradation of petal, patterns from nature, spills on the street, can be anything.



 What are your favorite places to shop?
Mohawk General Store, IKO IKO,  Flea Markets, Assembly New York

Who are your favorite designers?
Lanvin, Boesset / Schorn, Isabel Marant, Martin Margiela




Can you give us smart shopping advice?
Think twice

Are there any key pieces you find yourself wearing constantly?
Vintage Black Poncho, saruel pants from my collection, Alexander Yamaguchi distressed tees, Beatrice Valenzuela boots, Soyun Cashmere cardigan 




{Jewelry made by Momo}

What is your most recent purchase?
Chunky cardigan from VPL

Who are your style icons?
I admire anyone who can create own equation of styles




Do you have any stories about amazing deals you've gotten on awesome pieces?
- I have couple of very talented designer friends and sometimes we trade.




What's your typical day like?
Wake up 7- 7:30am.  Yogurt and tea.  Go to studio in Downtown. Drive around to meet my contractors or designing for next collection.
Go home around 7pm. Prepare dinner with my husband.  After dinner, currently  I am so into making straw mobile called Himmeli for couple of hours.  Go to bed around midnight.


5 things you can't live without.
Dream, Family,  Friends, Great wine, Rice!



Thanks for reading.
Outtakes on my Flickr