Casabi Studio designs and creates one-off clothing items from vintage kimonos.

Creator and owner of Casabi Studio vintage kimono custom clothing.

Hi, I’m Chloé…

creator and owner of designer clothing label Casabi Studio. I design and create unique clothing items using vintage kimono fabric. All of my pieces are handmade, one-of-a-kind creations sourced locally in the heart of Osaka city, Japan.

How did I end up in Japan?

I fell in love with Japan after a three-week research journey across the country focusing on Japanese handcrafts as part of my Masters degree. The creations I encountered – ceramics, lacquerware, glass, bamboo crafts – were incredibly detailed and refined, but the fabrics and kimono were what really grabbed me. I started thinking,

how are these fabrics not being worn everywhere?

Japanese Vintage Silk

Silk skirt made from embroidered silk obi or sash

Summer Collection

Matching shorts and shirt made from Japanese summer kimono, yukata.

Unique Traditional Patterns

Fabrics are sourced locally and we offer an unlimited amount of patterns and designs.

Signature Bomber Jacket

Choose from a range of vintage, silk kimono and create your own one of a kind signature jacket.

Elegant style

Evening dresses in Japanese silk for special occasions.

My passion for Japanese textiles grew into a small enterprise as more friends and family members started asking for clothing as gifts for friends and special occasions. A weddding party, an anniversary gift, or simply something new to wear to a party. The sheer elegance of each kimono transformed into wearable items creates a talking point at any gathering, even in Japan, where kimono are common.