Member introduction vol.4 Hazuki Inagaki
-How long have you been living in Itoshiro?
Starting in April 2022.
I came from Gifu City with my children for a mountain village study abroad program.
Starting in March of the following year, I started working part-time at Itoshiro Clothing Store twice a week.
-What does your job entail?
My main job involves production management, such as inspecting products and preparing them for shipping. In order to produce the products, we prepare and send materials to the sewing staff and factories.
In addition, before the products arrive, we check whether there are any defects or flaws in the materials, dimensions, stitching, tags, etc. After checking, we receive the products and put them away in the warehouse.
In addition, when products are returned from pop-ups and exhibitions, I check them to make sure they're clean and tidy them up.
-What are the rewards and challenges of your job?
Working in the fashion industry is something I've never been exposed to before...
There are still many technical aspects that I don't understand, so I'm moving forward with the mindset that I'm learning as I go! For example, when it comes to inspection, there are various checkpoints, but since I still don't have much experience, there are some things that are difficult for me to judge, so if there's anything that concerns me, I make sure to check it properly to make sure there aren't any mistakes.
-How do the clothes you're wearing now feel?
I'm wearing a white linen Echizen dress; it's light, feels good against the skin, and is soft and natural, which is great.
It's comfortable to wear and not too hot even in summer. It's also easy to move around in. The texture of the fabric is also nice.
-Please say a few words to our customers.
The clothes sold in clothing stores are all carefully made by many people, with each piece being hand-crafted.
Our items are made with care and sincerity, so we hope you will actually pick them up, try them on, feel their quality, and find your favorite piece.
- Hazuki-san inspects our products very carefully and ensures the quality of the sewing of our clothes. She notices even the smallest details, so I'm very grateful that she covers things that are often overlooked.
Also, since we are both mothers raising children, let's continue to enjoy spending time with our children in the nature of Itoshiro! (Owner, Hirano Kaori)