- Naoto Hirooka, better known as H. Naoto (born 1977) is a Japanese avant-garde fashion designer. H. Naoto’s style of clothing and accessories could be classified under Japanese punk and gothic lolita, and he has been called the “most visible and successful of the labels fixated on that style.” He graduated from Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo, joined S-inc. in 1999, and launched his own brand, h.NAOTO in the Spring/Summer of 2000. H. Naoto created a dress worn by Amy Lee of Evanescence at the 2004 Grammy Awards. He has also designed costumes for the bands Ayabie,Psycho le Cému (for the Prism PV), Gackt, S.K.I.N., and Hangry & Angry. (Source: Wikipedia)
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- h.NAOTO Fashion Exhibit & Grand Opening @ New People, 10.10.2011 (Recap, Part 1)
- h.NAOTO is a leading Gothic/Lolita fashion brand based in Tokyo, and its founder/designer, Naoto Hirooka, is internationally known for his dark, edgy and avant-garde clothing. The brand will celebrate its 10th Anniversary and the Grand Opening of the NEW PEOPLE boutique with a special all-day event and gallery exhibition on Friday, October 7th. Additional information on the h.NAOTO collection is available at: http://www.s-inc.com/hnaoto. (Source: New People)
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