Tadashi Shoji's House

Tadashi Shoji is a Japanese-born American fashion designer and the creator of the Tadashi Shoji and T by Tadashi clothing labels. Shoji is particularly known for his red carpet gowns and evening wear. Shoji moved to the United States in 1973 to attend college and further his artistic development. He attended Los Angeles Trade Technical College where he studied fashion design. As a student, Shoji apprenticed with costume designer Bill Whitten. Shoji worked alongside Whitten, who created designs for stars including Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, The Jacksons, and Earth, Wind, & Fire. Most recently, he's designed awards show gowns for Octavia Spencer, Kate Beckinsale, Dita Von Teese, Mo'Nique, Helen Mirren, and Katy Perry.