Mitsugu Sasaki

Mitsugu Sasaki, an artisan based in Iwadeyama, Miyagi, Japan, is the visionary founder of SASAKI YOHINTEN, a celebrated business crafting hand-sewn clothing from vintage textiles since 2014. Renowned for his mastery of traditional Japanese sashiko and boro techniques, he transforms century-old European linens and Japanese fabrics from the Edo to Showa eras into unique, sustainable garments that blend cultural heritage with global influences. After running a vintage clothing store in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa from 2009 to 2014 and overcoming a 2017 fire that destroyed his physical shop, Sasaki transitioned to an online model, earning international acclaim, including a 2024 Vogue Japan feature where Angelina Jolie dubbed him “Boro Mitsugu.” His commitment to preserving craftsmanship, evident in exhibitions across France, the UK, China, and New York, and his clothing’s presence at Atelier Jolie, underscores his profound impact on sustainable fashion.