Rui Yamamuro is a knitwear designer based in Paris.

Born in Hokkaido, Japan, she studied patternmaking in Tokyo before opening her own made-to-measure wedding dress atelier. She then moved to Paris to study embroidery at the École Lesage, furthering her knowledge of craftsmanship and textile design.

Building on her background in fashion construction, Rui discovered a fresh approach to expressing her design sensibility through knitting patterns. Fascinated by the relationship between structure, words, and form, Rui creates timeless knitwear that balances thoughtful construction, simplicity, and comfort. Her designs are enjoyable to knit and become garments that naturally fit into everyday life.

To Rui, craft is a shared human heritage carried forward through creativity and respect for the cultures and traditions we inherit.

Based in Paris, she continues to explore the connection between hands, yarn, and the stories woven into each garment.