Australian fashion designer Lang Leav has written a fascinating account of her recent journey to Tokyo to study the Japanese underground fashion scene, and seek out market leads for her Akina label, as part of the Churchill Fellowship. I arrive in Japan in the midst of the harsh July summer at my share house in Nishi-Kawaguchi, an infamous red light district north ... Read full entry

Lang Leav of Akina fame features in an interview at Design Federation. I guess in general, my upbringing, has played a role in shaping the kind of work I do, because it was very strict so I would create stories through drawing and writing to escape the 4 walls. I don't think it has made any difference in the way people to respond to my work, I ... Read full entry

Australian designers Lang Leav and Zoe Sernack have launched a new collaborative venture AKINA♥ZM. The world of Akina lends a whimsical charm to the striking nature of Zoe's work. Born from this very special meeting are miniature works of art, worn close to the hearts of fairytale villains far and wide. A strictly limited edition "Little Miss Liliput" charm is the first production from new creative partnership. Also, don't forget ... Read full entry

Issue 14 of [weAREtheIMAGEmakers] is online and features interviews with Akina (aka Lang Leav), Andrea Innocent, Kareena Zerefos, Mel Stringer and Smitten by Stephanie. (I know a smitten-able Stephanie, I wonder if she's the same one?). All five artists are also participating in the GRRRLs Exhibition next month. Speaking of Miss Lang Lee'av, she has created a great Q&A thread at the Australian INfront forum, with tips for ... Read full entry