Aqua is a fashion knitwear designer and materials specialist who leverages advanced textile technology to redefine the future of commercial knitwear.Her work explores the structural boundaries of fiber and the functional potential of "soft armor," investigating the evolution of knitwear from conventional 2D surfaces into complex 3D architectures.

By reconfiguring fundamental techniques—including ribbing, cabling, and Half Milano structures—she unlocks new spatial and volumetric possibilities within textile construction. Her methodology was refined at Central Saint Martins through an MA in Fashion (Knitwear) under Fabio Piras and Nikolaos Efstathiou, following a BA in Textile Design under Anne Marr, Derek Lawlor, Theresa Rarer and Alice Wellbeloved.

Through rigorous material innovation, Aqua bridges the gap between artisanal craftsmanship and speculative design, advancing the discourse of functional and structural material innovation.


RESEARCH

Advanced Generative Infinity Topologies: Algorithmic Expansion and Complex Multi-Rib Linking Architectures

Simulating Stoll Intarsia via Dubied Manual Controls: A Fixed-Stopper Approach to Specialized Material Placement


HONORS


NEW COLLECTION coming soon


PRESS

1. Selected Editorial Features & Press (2019–2026)

  • Personal Interview & Feature: "Aqua Lixun Su," SO-EN Magazine (May Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Personal Interview & Editorial: "The Class of King’s Cross," VOGUE Hong Kong (November Issue, Hong Kong, 2019)

  • Cover Story & Editorial Feature: HANA Yuri, Nylon Japan Magazine (May Issue, Cover, 2026)

  • Cover Story & Editorial Feature: Fruits Zipper, Zipper Magazine (Spring Issue, Cover, 2025)

  • Cover Story & Editorial Feature: KATSEYE (Manon & Yoonchae), Nylon Japan Magazine (January Issue, Cover, 2025)

  • Cover Story & Editorial Feature: ME:I, CUT Magazine (April Issue, Cover, 2024)

  • Cover Story & Editorial Feature: Kep1er (Hikaru, Yeseo & Yujin), Nylon Japan Magazine (March Issue, Cover, 2024)

  • Cover Story & Editorial Feature: Erica & Lina, ViVi Magazine (December Issue, Cover, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Momona (ME:I), S Cawaii! Magazine ( Cover, Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Chinzei Suzuka, ViVi Magazine (Jul. & Aug. Issue, Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Yuuki (IS:SUE), Sweet Magazine (Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Haruka Kudo, Nylon Japan Magazine (Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Zipper Magazine (Spring Issue, Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Utaha, 60 MAG / Sixty Magazine (Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: GIRL HOUYHNHNM (Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Miku Ichinose (Nogizaka46), ar Magazine (March Issue, Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Miyu Yoshii & Hyewon, Peche Magazine (Issue 010, Japan, 2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Noel Hayase, Zipper Magazine (Winter Issue, Japan, 2025–2026)

  • Editorial Feature: Nano (IS:SUE), Sweet Magazine (December Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Yuka Mizuhara, ROUGE FASHIONBOOK (China, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Moxymill, Nylon Japan Magazine (Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Meari Hayashi, non-no Magazine (September Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Toua, ViVi Magazine (November Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Ano, Sweet Magazine (October Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: f5ve (Ruri Kawamoto), JELLY Magazine (Autumn Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Ayaka Konno, non-no Magazine (October Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Xilinnayi Gao, HERSELF Magazine (China, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Zhang Yishang, SIXDOMU Magazine (China, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Li Yulin & Li Qianyu (R.E.D), GRAZIA China (Digital Issue 24, China, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: MYERA, Nylon Japan Magazine (Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Chen Zhuoxuan, Vanity Teen (China, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Jin Jing, PurplePearl Magazine (China, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Zipper Magazine (Summer Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Momota Kanako, Sweet Magazine (Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: MyM, Nylon Japan Magazine (August Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Chisato Yoshiki, Peche Magazine (Issue 009, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Utaha, SO-EN Magazine (May Issue, Japan, 2025)Editorial Feature: Sara Honda, Larme Magazine (Spring Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: ME:I, SWITCH Magazine (Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Mirei Sasaki, non-no Magazine (Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Miku Tanaka, Nylon Japan Magazine (March Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: Ano, Smart Magazine (January Issue, Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial Feature: ELLE Japan (Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Riisa Naka, Spring Magazine (April Issue, Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Kano Hara, ViVi Magazine (March Issue, Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Anna Yamada, VoCE Magazine (February Issue, Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Seika & Nicole, ViVi Magazine (January Issue, Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Ai Iinuma, bis Magazine (January Issue, Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Sakura Kawasaki, SO-EN Magazine (January Issue, Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Kim Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM), Weverse Magazine (Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Yuzuki Hirakawa, ELLE Japan (Japan, 2024)

  • Editorial Feature: Zhao Zhaoyi, MomentVision Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Anna Yamada, SO-EN Magazine (November Issue, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Aina THE END, ViVi & VoCE Magazine (November Issue, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Lin Boyang, Trendmo Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Marius, Nylon Japan Magazine (November Issue, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Ginza Magazine (September Issue, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Maxence Danet-Fauvel, The Laterals Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: SO-EN Magazine (March Issue, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Chai Biyun, Trendroom Magazine (October Issue, China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Umi, VI/NYL (Issue 013, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Jiang Peiyao, Trendmo Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Song Yuan, Trendmo Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Xu Jingyun, Fadeshion Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Kiko Mizuhara, Sicky Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Li Shaminzi, SENSE Magazine (June Issue, China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: GQ China (May Issue, China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Utaha, GQ Japan (May Issue, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Moonchild, VI/NYL Magazine (Issue 011, Japan, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Yuqi Song (I-DLE), Super ELLE China (April Issue, China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Lu Jingshan (Celina Jade), KIND Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Xu Yiyang, Trendmo Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Lu Yuxiao, KIND Magazine (China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Marie Claire Arabia (Arabia, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Zhao Pinlin, LULU Magazine (Issue 001.03, China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Lin Mo, OOPS! Magazine (January Issue, China, 2023)

  • Editorial Feature: Super ELLE China (December Issue, China, 2022)

  • Editorial Feature: KING KONG Magazine (AW22 Issue 14, UK, 2022)

  • Editorial Feature: AI MERROR (China, 2022)

  • Editorial Feature: Bai Lu, LIFE STYLE Magazine (China, 2022)

  • Editorial Feature: Yi Mengling, SENSE Magazine (June Issue, China, 2022)

  • Editorial Feature: Numéro France (France, 2020)

  • Editorial Feature: Super ELLE China (December Issue, 2020)

  • Editorial Feature: Zara Larsson, Narcisse Magazine (10th Issue, France, 2020)

  • Editorial Feature: JANE Magazine (Issue 8, Australia, 2020)

2. Commercial Campaigns & Brand Collaborations

  • Commercial Campaign: Ran Ishii, Sony PlayStation Campaign (Japan, 2026)

  • Commercial Campaign: XG (Jurin, Chisa, Harvey & Juria), XG × McDonald’s Collaboration Campaign (Japan, 2025)

  • Commercial Campaign: HANA Jisoo, BODY MAINTÉ Campaign (Japan, 2025)

  • Commercial Campaign: Ayayan, UGG Autumn/Winter Campaign (Japan, 2025)

  • Commercial Campaign: TIJN Eyewear Global Campaign (Japan, 2025)

  • Commercial Campaign: Manon, KEEN Footwear Campaign (Japan, 2024)

  • Commercial Campaign: The Pokémon Company Special Campaign (Japan, 2024)

  • Exhibition & Special Project: Moon Tang, FabriX 'Fashion Meets Future' at PMQ (Hong Kong, 2022)

3. Music Videos & Special Album Artwork

  • Music Video: Nakigoto, "Glico" (Japan, 2026)

  • Music Video: Soyoka Yoshida (@onefive), "DOH YOH" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: Manon, "BUG ME" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: MYERA, "Be Naked" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: YonYon, "Busy Girl" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: COX2, "アメトアメ" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: Яu-a, "Messy" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: Ai Higuchi, "雨が満ちれば" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: Samayuzame, "No Aid(EA)" (Japan, 2025)

  • Music Video: Aespa, "Hot Mess" (Japan Debut Single MV, South Korea/Japan, 2024)

  • Music Video: Manon & Merry, "Tokyo Survivor (トーキョーサバイバー)" (Japan, 2024)

  • Music Video: Reol, "DDD" (Japan, 2023)

  • Music Video: Nogizaka46, "Ohitorisama Tengoku (おひとりさま天国)" (Japan, 2023)

  • Music Video: Utaha (Wednesday Campanella), "Mermaid (マーメイド)" (Japan, 2023)

  • Music Video: Juria (XG), "GRL GVNG" (South Korea/Japan, 2023)

  • Album Artwork: Cacien, EP "Meditation Guide" Album Cover (China, 2024)

4. Television Performances & Cultural Events

  • Cultural/Media Event: Ano, ‘Keroro Gunso’ Movie Promotion Launch (Japan, 2026)

  • Television Performance: HANA Jisoo, 99Music, Fuji TV (Japan, 2026)

  • Music Festival Live Performance: Liu Jiaxin & Ouyang Chengxi (NAME), Ji An Musical Festival (China, 2026)

  • Broadcast Variety Show: Ano × LE SSERAFIM, ‘Ano Channel’, TV Asahi (Japan, 2025)

  • National TV Performance: CENT CHiHiRO CHiTTiii (BiSH), VENUE 101, NHK (Japan, 2025)

  • National Music Gala: Ano, 74th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (红白歌会) (Japan, 2023)

  • National Television Gala: Ano, FNS Music Festival, Fuji TV (Japan, 2023)

  • Live Tour: Nao Yoshioka, Blue Note Tokyo & Billboard Live Osaka Tour (Japan, 2026)

  • Broadcast Variety Show: Yena Choi, ‘Love it! (ラヴィット)’, TBS TV (Japan, 2023)

  • Special Release / Single Promotion: Otoi Yui, 2nd Single "Yakimochi" Promotion (Japan, 2025)

  • Editorial & Feature: Sakura Miyawaki (LE SSERAFIM), Rolling Stone Japan (Vol.31, 2025)

  • Digital Editorial/Campaign: Utaha, Spotify Japan (Japan, 2025)