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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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Miu Miu x New Balance    Live Sneaker Customization & Illustration

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Miu Miu x New Balance Live Sneaker Customization & Illustration

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Customizing Sneaker at MiuMiu South Coast Plaza store

For the MiuMiu x New Balance collaboration, I was invited to create a personalized live art experience for guests at the MiuMiu store.

I hand-painted each guest’s initials directly onto their MiuMiu x New Balance collaboration sneakers and created delicate floral illustrations on the accompanying dust bags, making each set completely one-of-a-kind.

I loved bringing together fashion, illustration, and personalization for this special collaboration and creating a unique experience for each guest.

Customizing MiuMiu sneakers Initial Drawing
Custom Initial drawing on MiuMiu sneaker