Tadashi Shoji is the founder and chief designer of the Tadashi Shoji collection. Born and raised in Sendai, Japan, Tadashi moved to the United States in 1973 where he discovered fashion design and went on to work with famed costume designer Bill Whitten.
Tadashi launched his own fashion line in 1982. Today his designs are carried in more than 1,000 major department and specialty stores worldwide. In 2007, Tadashi launched the “Tadashi Shoji” Runway Collection to rave reviews. Joining his successful ready-to-wear collection and kid’s line, the designer just launched his first fragrance, Eau de Rose, and an affordable luxury bridal collection and accessories line in 2017.
Well-dressed women worldwide depend on the brand’s new designs that are both modern and fresh, including Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Paris Jackson, Demi Lovato, Molly Sims, Miranda Kerr, Lea Michele and Sofia Richie.