Reimagining Fashion for a Sustainable Future

At N-NAKA Lab, we are shaping the future of fashion by experimenting with next-generation materials and new processes that prioritize the planet and innovative design. Our approach is rooted in a commitment to the planet, creating designs that are built with function and longevity in mind.

BRAND VALUES

  • Launch end-of-life and take-back programs

  • Reuse or recycle production offcuts and post consumer textiles

  • Aim for bio-based, biodegradable materials over fossil fuels

Circular by Nature

Minimal Impact, Maximum Transparency

  • Display impact metrics for each product

  • Prioritize materials through environmental savings

  • Conduct lifecycle assessment (LCAs) for each collection

  • Designed for longevity and function

  • Invest in next-gen alternatives to conventional materials

  • Collaborate with material innovators for better solutions

Future-Forward Design

  • 100% animal and cruelty-free

  • Partner with vetted ethical manufacturers and mills

Vegan and Ethical

Naomi Nakajima

Founder

Naomi Nakajima is the founder of N-NAKA Lab, where she merges her background in business, engineering, and innovation to reimagine fashion through a future-focused, sustainable lens. A graduate of Drexel University, Naomi was actively involved in Women in Business, the Business Analytics Club, and Campus Activities Board.

She began her career at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., where she spent three years in the Innovation Development Program before pivoting to pursue her passion for fashion and environmental impact.

In 2024, she launched N-NAKA Lab to promote the adoption of next-generation materials and circular design within the fashion industry. Naomi is also a Remake Ambassador and volunteers with Fabscrap, continuing her commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion beyond her own brand.