As a college freshman in a Los Angeles Stories class, Nakada toured an exhibit at the Natural History Museum that showcased the rise of Southern California. Years later, his intense curiosity to learn more about the region led him to Doheny Library's Special Collections room, where he delved into LA’s Booster campaign from a century earlier. A decade after his first visit as a child, Nakada's love for LA will materialize into the brand’s debut collection. A dream made manifest.