About
Japanese chef and pastry artist known for being the owner and head chef of the restaurant Été and for her visually stunning fashion-inspired desserts.
Before Fame
Her passion for baking began during her junior high school years when she made cream puffs for a home economics assignment. She pursued formal culinary training after graduating from Komaba Gakuen High School in 2008. She began her professional career at Le jeu de l'assiette in Tokyo.
Trivia
Her desserts are known for their intricate designs inspired by luxury fashion brands. She has made creations include a strawberry cake resembling Louis Vuitton's Damier pattern and a peach cake inspired by Chanel's Matelassé bags. She works to support female chefs in the industry with her work on the Female Advisory Board of World's 50 Best.
Family Life
She was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She was raised in Tokyo, Japan.
Associated With
She has collaborated with artists including Takashi Murakami for various pastry and design projects. Her restaurant has been visited by David Beckham and Rene Redzepi.
