h.NAOTO Store Opening in San Francisco

Famous gothic/lolita fashion designer h.NAOTO (Naoto Hirooka) is opening a store in San Francisco, CA.

The store is located in the New People Building in the Japan Town area of San Francisco and will be h.NAOTO's first US store, celebrating his tenth anniversary. The grand opening will be held on Friday October 7th, starting at 12pm and continuing until 6pm. The opening event will also continue throughout the weekend, with the same events also scheduled for the Saturday and Sunday.

The third floor of the store will house a special historical gallery exhibition featuring artists' costumes, including those of GACKT, X JAPAN and American band Evanescence. The designer himself will visit the store, coordinating outfits for customers on the second floor between 2pm and 4pm, and the first floor café will serve original h.NAOTO collaboration sweets. A special Fashion Party will then be held for press and special customers from 6pm until 8pm.

For further information see New People's website.