VISION

1. Enhancing the Luxury Experience in Japan​

While the digital communication became even more part of daily lives, the value of physical, real-world experiences is increased Japan is a country uniquely abundant in exceptional content, attracting people from all over the world who seek ‘experiences’. Amidst this, Pastel focuses on luxury experiences, helping to provide services that are more exclusive and create once-in-a-lifetime, memorable moments.​We also undertake the coordination of stays for VIP guests, business partners, and celebrities from overseas who are hosted by our corporate clients.​


2. Making Japanese Brands Shine in the Global Luxury Market​

Japan’s unique culture, philosophy, and sensibilities resonate deeply with people around the world who seek spiritual and aesthetic refinement. Leveraging these as a backbone, we provide support for luxury-oriented products and services, including design-focused manufacturing (monozukuri), brand storytelling development, and communication proposals.​


3. Event Support for Fashion/Culture-Related Events​

Due to the current ‘Japan boom’, global companies are holding an increasing number of large-scale events and campaigns in Japan. Utilizing our extensive experience directly, Pastel provide flexible support for events in Japan—from planning and direction to spatial design and operation.​

As required, we can facilitate the process closely with the company, starting from the formulation of the event’s core elements, such as pre-event marketing plans, vendor selection, and invitation list extraction.”


Yoko SHINODA
2018-2023
Louis Vuitton Client Relations Director
Executive Comitee Member

Join the brand at the time of the establishment of new division which specialize in top client​ engagement as the director. Plan and executed variety of commercial events and hospitality action towards the top client of the brand

2002-2018
Marketing & Communication division
of luxury brands​

Jan 2002-July 2003 LANVIN/ PR Manager​

July 2004-Dec 2009 Christian Dior/PR Manager​

Dec 2009-Dec 2012 Gucci/PR Manager​

Jan 2013- Mar2018 Maxmara /Communication General Manager​

1998-2002
Worked as an Art Event Secretariate at Ads Agent

Philip Morris Art Award Secretariate (Cosmo Communications/Ad Agent)​

Freelance MC(2000-2003)、Writer/Editor for Fashion Magazine


Others

Language English (Lived 6 years)

​Skill MC、Editing& Writing​

Studies Creatove Leadership at Tama Art College (2021)​

Educations BA, Aoyama Gakuin Univ (Economy) ​

After guraduated in1993, further studied History of Art in London (Study Center for the History of the Fine Arts, Sotherby’s Institute)​