Where do you think designers find their inspiration? What inspires you?

I think designers get their inspiration from what they surround themselves with or already have surrounded by them. Family, friends, cultures etc. could be inspiring artists. What inspires me is Japanese culture. I have grown so much to learn and appreciate the culture and it inspires me to make clothes just like in the traditional clothing to the sub-culture clothing. I really enjoy any kind of Japanese fashion. This picture is from Liz Lisa which is a cute Lolita type of store but they have combined cute with traditional.

I do like the outrageous styles Japan has created but I tend to go for more toned down looks like this one from the Tokyo Fashion blog.