1973
Born in Tokyo

1995
After graduating Bunka Fashion College, moved to England, where she worked for Stephen Jones Millinery, the top milliner in the UK.
While at Stephen Jones, created hats for such designers as Christian Dior,John Galliano, Givenchy and Antonio Berardi to name a few.

1998
Moved to Los Angeles to learn special effects skills to add to her millinery technique.
While based in Los Angeles, created hats for commercials, magazines and music videos for such artists as Smashing Pumpkins, George Michael, Cindy Lauper and Black Eyed Peas.

2000
Pronounced as an alumni designer for GEN-ART fresh face in Fashion (L.A).

2004
Relocated to Tokyo. While creating hats for various musicians, created show piece hats for Yoshiki Hishinuma Paris Collection.
Created commercial line hats for Italian bag brand FURLA when the brand was launched for the Japanese market.

2007
Launched SAWA VAUGHTERS.

2008
Hats used in japanse TV comercials, as well as music videos by Japanse musicians such as Exile “ Ti Amo ”. Also worn by Yukie Nakama, mihimal GT, Shouko Nakagawa, and many other various artists in music programs.

2009
Participated in HATS ~An Anthology by Stephen Jones~ at Victoria and Albert Museum in London