From Surgeon to Fashion Designer

Shout out to Alex for putting me on front office

Ken Sakata was a surgeon who started a satirical side project designing clothes for a fictional Australian football team. Surprisingly, the project gained traction—people began asking when and where they could buy the clothes.

Encouraged by the interest, he decided to take the idea seriously. In his free time, he began designing garments and sharing his creative process on Instagram and TikTok. His following grew quickly and he rebranded to Front Office.

Eventually, he left his career in medicine to pursue fashion full-time.

He’s one of my favorite fashion content creators. I find his story and unconventional path into fashion inspiring. His approach to style mirrors mine—breaking down fashion concepts in a way that’s clear, approachable, and engaging for everyone.