No. CEO & Creative Director
Chiaki Aoki
Entered the jewelry industry in 1999. As one of the few female executives in the field, she has developed innovative designs from a unique perspective, including the patented dual-sided ring (Patent No. 3158117). In 2001, she launched “CAFERING” at IJT. Today, the brand operates a flagship store in Ginza and is available at 78 jewelry retailers nationwide. Since 2023, she has served as a Board Member of the Japan Jewellery Association. She is currently the representative of both No. and CAFERING.
No. Executive Producer
Kyoko Aoki
Born as the only daughter of Chiaki Aoki, the brand’s representative, she has cultivated a global perspective and a distinctive sensibility through her studies abroad in the United States and diverse cultural experiences. She continues to communicate her vision to a new generation. In 2023, she launched “CAFERINGK,” where she serves as Creative Director. At No., she oversees all creative direction.
No. Advisor
Mitsuko Watanabe
A fashion journalist and consultant. She began her editorial career at “Hanatsubaki,” Shiseido’s corporate culture magazine, before working with two international fashion publications.
In 2000, she joined the editorial team of Vogue Japan. From 2008 to 2021, she served as Editor-in-Chief for 13 years. In 2022, she launched her independent career.