Tomoaki Okaniwa, a graduate from Tokyo University of the Arts. His creative universe began with painting and later had developed into fashion. The Viridi-anne fashion label was born in 2000. It focused on clean lines, subtle details yet, very complex. Okaniwa's collection is decidedly Japanese in design, with European influences, functional, moody, and expressive. It's unique in balancing the conceptual nature of design and its practicality and wear ability. “The main concept of my work is based on the beauty of simplicity and the effects of time."