Rika Shioya

Founder and Designer  of  RIKA SHIOYA BOUTIQUE

After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School in Japan, Rika Shioya entered the intimate fashion industry and worked as a designer for Yohji Yamamoto's underwear brand <innunder> before moving to the UK. 

in 2000, 

moved to the London to study fashion design again, where she obtained a BA (Hons) and MA (Masters) from the London College of Fashion.

Her BA graduation collection using vintage kimonos was well received and she launched her womenswear brand <RIKA SHIOYA> in London.

in 2007, 

returned to Japan and continued her creative activities.

in 2012,

moved to Hong Kong due to her husband's job transfer.

in 2013, 

started her creation again and selling at own online store  

 <www.rikashioya.boutique>, handmade sales website <Creema> and Various pop-ups in Hong Kong.