Katsuya kamo biography of michael

Known for his inventive, off-kilter headpieces, the work of Katsuya Kamo is difficult to define.

Using materials as diverse as feathers, paper, flowers and hair, his craft combines disciplines including hairstyling, millinery and design.

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Veering from the very delicate, to bold and structured – no two pieces are the same.

Growing up in Fukuoka, a young Kamo dreamed of becoming a clothing designer. However, living in what he describes as &#;extreme countryside&#; meant that opportunities for creative work were very limited. &#;I didn&#;t know where to start,&#; he recalls, &#;the closest person I knew who was linked to the fashion industry was a hairdresser in a salon, so that&#;s where I went&#;.

In his early teens at the time, Kamo threw himself into work at the salon