SMerge
is an online publication and creative agency
that connects you to the innovative kyoto culture.
We are dedicated in delivering content focused on style and culture.
PHILOSOPHY
OUR APPROACH
Living in a city deeply rooted in spirituality, tradition, and culture,
we believe true beauty emerges when all things are connected in harmony.
This concept is also highly valued in the world of sado (tea ceremony),
an art that has greatly influenced Japan’ s approach to beauty and design.
Using this same mindful approach towards our fashion and art projects,
we carefully consider the background that inspired them
and explore how our subjects connect with their environment.
As both an online publication and a creative agency,
we are dedicated to bringing out the true essence and beauty of each project we take on.
WHAT WE DO
We curate and create stories
We connect global brands to the creative community of Kyoto
We develop collaboration products with artisans and creatives
ABOUT US
SARA AIKO is a creative director and founder of Curated Kyoto,
an agency that curates Kyoto for in-person experiences and media.
She has worked with Vogue Hong Kong, Park Hyatt Kyoto,Adidas, CHANEL, and more.
She is excited to share a deeper culture of Kyoto, focused on 'style' and the creative community of Kyoto.
MASAKAZU KURODA has worked in fashion for more than twenty years.
Ten years ago, he established stactile.co.,ltd, a fashion retail shop focusing on introducing japanese all of mode,luxury,street & more.
Kuroda is releasing his active wear line AG(R)GS in the end of 2022 which also focues on the Kyoto philosophy.
SMerge
is an online publication and creative agency
that connects you to the innovative kyoto culture.
We are dedicated in delivering content focused on style and culture.
PHILOSOPHY
OUR APPROACH
Living in a city deeply rooted in spirituality, tradition, and culture,
we believe true beauty emerges when all things are connected in harmony.
This concept is also highly valued in the world of sado (tea ceremony),
an art that has greatly influenced Japan’ s approach to beauty and design.
Using this same mindful approach towards our fashion and art projects,
we carefully consider the background that inspired them
and explore how our subjects connect with their environment.
As both an online publication and a creative agency,
we are dedicated to bringing out the true essence and beauty of each project we take on.
WHAT WE DO
We curate and create stories
We connect global brands to the creative community of Kyoto
We develop collaboration products with artisans and creatives
ABOUT US
SARA AIKO is a creative director and founder of Curated Kyoto,
an agency that curates Kyoto for in-person experiences and media.
She has worked with Vogue Hong Kong, Park Hyatt Kyoto,Adidas, CHANEL, and more.
She is excited to share a deeper culture of Kyoto, focused on 'style' and the creative community of Kyoto.
MASAKAZU KURODA has worked in fashion for more than twenty years.
Ten years ago, he established stactile.co.,ltd, a fashion retail shop focusing on introducing japanese all of mode,luxury,street & more.
Kuroda is releasing his active wear line AG(R)GS in the end of 2022 which also focues on the Kyoto philosophy.