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Akiko Kato Ruiz is a fashion illustrator and live sketching artist based in Los Angeles, Orange County, CA area. Akiko has worked with many companies/brands such as Hermes, GUCCI, MIUMIU, Target and American Express to name a few.
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MIUMIU Holiday Event Custom Constellation Silhouette Illustrations

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Live silhouette illustration at MiuMiu in-store event

For a special MiuMiu holiday in-store event at South Coast Plaza, I created personalized silhouette portraits combining live illustration with astrology-inspired constellation artwork.

I worked alongside an astrologer who talked to each guest and shared their astrological sign with me. I then created each guest’s side-profile silhouette by hand using deep blue ink and added their corresponding constellation within the portrait.

Each illustration was created on custom MiuMiu paper, making it a one-of-a-kind keepsake for guests to take home. I loved bringing together portrait illustration, astrology, and fashion to create a unique and personalized experience for MiuMiu’s holiday event. Thank you so much for having me!

MiuMiu live drawing in-store activation at South Coast Plaza, CA
Silhouette Illustrations for MiuMiu in-store event
Live Sketch Artist in Orange County, CA