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Fashion label Horiyoshi the Third (Horiyoshi III): interpreting the Japanese body art of ‘Irezumi’

19 Monday Oct 2015

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Horiyoshi III

is the celebrated Japanese master tattoo artist

who specialises in creating full body tattoos or suits known as

‘Irezumi’.

Born in 1946 and birth named Yoshihito Nakano-

the artist styles himself as

Horiyoshi III

in honour of his late mentor, Horiyoshi I.

 

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In studio

master tattoo artist of ‘Irezumi’

Horiyoshi III

horiyoshi III, portrait, master and his craft, japantimes

(image from japan times)

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Using traditional Japanese tattoo imagery of

– fauna (particularly tigers, snakes, exotic birds, koi fish)

– mythological beasts (Asian dragon, Fu-Dog, the Phoenix)

– flora (lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, cherry blossom)

– Kabuki iconography from classical Japanese theater,

Horiyoshi III designs intricate/ornate ‘Irezumi’ (full body tattoo)

a painful and lengthy process, numbering several years.

Yet, the result is certainly awe-inspiring.

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Full body as canvas

by legendary tattoo master, Horiyoshi III

(images from actionrecon.com):

horiyoshi-III, body suits, actionrecon.com

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Traditionally, a central area is left un-inked

dividing frontal tattoo images

horiyoshi-III, body suits

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(images from tattooinjapan.com):

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For Horiyoshi III, the instruments of his art are simple:

ink and pen, body as canvas-

the completed work:   complex, detailed.

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In 2009

Steve Yuk, a client of Horiyoshi III

proposed establishing a fashion line of

menswear and womenswear

based on the elegant work of the master tattoo artist.

The following year

the Horiyoshi III clothing label was launched.

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Handmade silk carves, signature shirts, cashmere knitwear,

edgy denimwear, statement jackets

are featured in Horiyoshi III collections:

a melding of exquisite Japanese tattoo imagery

on expertly crafted urban/modern inspired clothing design.

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Horiyoshi III

fashion label

contemporary clothing:   of the moment

classic imagery:   of ancient traditions

Menswear fashion

(images from lyst.com):

Snake print t-shirt

horiyoshi-the-third-black-snake-print-t-shirt

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(image from polyvore.com):

Warrior design

horiyoshi iii, warrior_dragon, polyvore.com

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(images from lyst.com):

Slate grey shirt,  3/4 length sleeve

dragon scale motif

horiyoshi-the-third-black-grey-cotton-t-shirt-with-dragon-scale-motif

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Black t-shirt

mythological Phoenix

horiyoshi-the-third-black-t-shirt-with-phoenix-

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Black hoodie

dragon print on sleeves

horiyoshi-the-third-black-dragon-print-hoodie-

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For him and her

(image from mr.porter.com):

Silk scarves

horiyoshi iii, scarves, mr.porter.com

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Womenswear fashion

(image from styleheroine.com):

Knitwear

black, cropped, roll neck jumper

mythological motif sleeves, scrolled pattern

HORIYOSHI iii, ladies cropped rolled neck jumper, styleheroine.com

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(image from lavozdaily.com):

Large scarf with butterfly motif

Knit leggings

Horiyoshi III,  a / w 2012 , womenswear

horiyoshiIII-aw2012-womens-collection,

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(images from lyst.com):

Jersey dress

black, phoenix imagery

horiyoshi-the-third-phoenix-printed-jersey-tunic-top

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Silk, merino wool knitwear

horiyoshi-the-third-silk-and-merino-wool-knit-

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Kimono-inspired

cardigan in coral hues, asymmetric hem

horiyoshi-the-third-coral-vintage-kimono-shawl-cardigan

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With each collection, a limited number of each design piece is produced,

which promotes a sense of exclusivity and intrigue.

The line has a dedicated following

and is the favourite of many fashion forward celebrities including

Johnny Depp and Tilda Swinton.

The Horiyoshi III label is a perfect composite of

east meets west / fashion meets art.

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Mark your diary! for the new Fashion and Textile Museum exhibition, ‘Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood’

30 Tuesday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in abstract art, art influence - fashion, design inspiration, design inventive, exhibitions, fashion and technology, fashion innovation, knitwear

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'Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood', art - influence on fashion, avant garde knitwear design, fashion and technology, Fashion and Textile Museum, fashion exhibitions 2014 - 2015, knitwear

The Fashion and Textile Museum, London presents its new exhibtion

Knitwear:   Chanel to Westwood

 

Displaying pieces from the the 1920s to the noughties,

the show chronicles the evolution of knitwear as

high fashion and avant garde creations.

All of the garments showcased are from the private collection of

vintage clothing dealers Mark and Cleo Butterfield.

 

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Of additional interest is the examination of inspiration

from art movements such as Punk, Pop and Deconstruction

as well as insight into current innovative approaches to

knitwear design and manufacturing.

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(image from underlinesmagazine):

FTM knitwear show, chanel to westwood from underlinesmagazinecom dsc_0667

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Some of the designers whose works are featured include:

Coco Chanel,   the original “jersey girl” ; Kenzo,  conceptual perspective

Julian McDonald, Comme de Garcons, Vivienne Westwood and

emerging avant garde labels such as Sibling.

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Whether you have a specific passion for knitwear design,

fashion and technology or just a love of anything fashion –

this exhibition is a must see.

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Knitwear:  Chanel to Westwood

Fashion and Textile Museum, London

until 18 January 2015

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For additional information, visit:

http://ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/knitwear-chanel-to-westwood/

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Mark your diary ! April 2014 fashion exhibitions … from NYC to Calais (France)

23 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, art speak, exhibitions, fashion events, mark your diary

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American Folk Art Museum - New York, art - influence on fashion, art and fashion, Charleston Museum - North Carolina, fashion exhibitions 2014, Museum at FIT - New York, The International City of Lace and Fashion - Calais, The Metropolitan Museum - New York

Plan your fashion exhibition travel itinerary for locations  in

NYC

Charleston, North Carolina (USA)

Boston, Massachusetts

and

Calais, France

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Don’t forget your passport (it may be needed)!

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The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC)

Beyond Rebellion:  Fashioning the Biker Jacket

Beyond Rebellion: Fashioning the Biker Jacket examines high fashion interpretations of the black leather motorcycle jacket. It is organized by graduate students in FIT’s Fashion and Textile Studies program.

Closes 5 April 2014

(image from fitnyc.edu):

""Perfecto black leather jacket,  c 1980 

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Charleston Museum (NC) |

Fashion in Fiction

Closes  6 April 2014

From the pages of classic literature comes the Charleston Museum’s latest exhibition Fashion in Fiction. It explores the fundamental role clothing and style play in some of our most beloved works of fiction. From Jane Austen’s sprigged muslin dresses to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s swinging flappers and dapper gents, fashion often becomes integral to a story and even helps to fix it to a particular time in history. Using clothing and accessories from their historic textiles collection as well as books and illustrations from the Archives, the Charleston Museum offers a light-hearted look at popular 19th and early 20th century fashions and shows off styles brought to life by some of literature’s most memorable characters.

(images from charlestonmuseum.org):

Jane-Austen

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Little-Women

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Great-Gatsby

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC) | 

Metropolitan Vanities: The History of the Dressing Table 

Closes  13 April  2014

Metropolitan Vanities focuses on the history of the dressing table, or vanity, exploring the antecedents presaging the modern vanity—beginning with ancient Egyptian decorative boxes used to hold cosmetic ephemera and Asian cosmetic carriers.

(image form met museum.org):

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(images from azureazure.com):

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The International City of Lace and Fashion (Calais, France) |

Iris van Herpen

Closes 13 April  2014

At just 29 years of age, this young Dutch stylist has already made an impression on minds and podiums with futuristic creations akin to sculpture. Iris van Herpen invites visitors to venture into the avant-garde world of this ultra-talented young fashion designer.

Ms. Herpen melds traditional techniques with innovative technology to create conceptual, multi-dimensional pieces.  Her aesthetics if comparable to the likes of Hussein Chalayan and the late Alexander McQueen.

(images from http://www.dezeen.com):

Iris van Herpen exhibition at the International Centre for Lace and Fashion

escapism

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Iris van Herpen exhibition at the International Centre for Lace and Fashion

radiation invasion

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Iris van Herpen exhibition at the International Centre for Lace and Fashion

skeleton dress

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Iris van Herpen exhibition at the International Centre for Lace and Fashion

crystallisation

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The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) l

Elegance in an Age of Crisis:  Fashions of the 1930s

Closes 19 April 2014

Presenting both men’s and women’s fashions, Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashions of the 1930s celebrates some of the most innovative and beautifully designed clothing made in the twentieth century.

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swimsuit, c 1930 – Germany

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Augustabernard dress

ivory gown, 1934 – USA

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Anderson & Sheppard suit

London, 1935

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man’s beach robe, 1935/’40 – USA

man’s swim suit, 1929 – USA

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American Folk Art Museum (NYC) | 

Folk Couture: Fashion and Folk Art

Closes 23 April 2014

Conceived as an encounter between two worlds of creative endeavor, Folk Couture features the work of thirteen established and emerging designers who have created an original ensemble based on a selection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, quilts, and furniture chosen from the museum’s outstanding collection.

(images from artnews.com):

Jean Yu’s chiffon dress has shoulder accents made from straw broom bristles and was inspired by David Alvarez’s sculpture Porcupine, ca. 1981 (below),  at the American Folk Art Museum in New York. METE OZEREN

dress by Jean Yu

inspiration –  ‘Porcupine’ (sculpture) 1981 by David Alvarez

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David Alvarez’s sculpture Porcupine, ca. 1981.GAVIN ASHWORTH/AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM, NEW YORK, GIFT OF ELIZABETH WECTER

Porcupine by David Alvarez

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(image from studio international.com):

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Charleston Museum (NC) | 

Fashion Flashback: 1970s

Closes 27 April 2014

Fashion Flashback: 1970s  showcases everything from flower power patterns and paisley prints to the structured polyester leisure suit. This decade was a flamboyant period for fashion and style, full of often outrageous trends. Like other elements of 1970s pop culture, clothing was fraught with contradictions and extremes. Some styles reflected a romantic, nostalgic view of the past while others created a sharp, almost harsh vision of the future.

Polyester double knit leisure suit

polyester double knit leisure suit

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Black silk dress with bold tie-dyed designs

silk tie-dyed dress

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Evening dress of aqua satin overlaid with chiffon

satin / chiffon evening dress

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The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) l

Trend-ology

Closes 30 April 2014

 

By looking back at the multifaceted and dynamic history of trends,

Trend-ology aims to help visitors gain insight into the current state of the trend cycle.

(image from fitnyc.edu):

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yellow silk dress, 1770 – USA

man’s yellow silk coat, 1790 – USA

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wool knit ensemble, 1927 – France

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(l)  multi-coloured kaftan – 1963,  Oscar de la Renta

(r)  printed silk dress dress – 1970, Emilio Pucci

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Fashion / art collaboration: it’s a beautiful thing

29 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, art speak, design work, inspiration, Milan Fashion Week, runway show

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art - influence on fashion, art inspired - fashion, feminine aesthetic in art/fashion, Gabriel Specter, graffiti art, illustrators, Jeanne Detallante, Miles "El Mac" MacGregor, muralists, Pierre Mornet, Prada s/s 2014 runway show, Stinkfish, street artists

Art and fashion:

 the former the general term

the latter a specific of interpretive expression –

a painter, a muralist, an illustrator

a fashion designer

all creatives producing through different media.

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Miuccia Prada presented a s/s 2014 collection,

which featured imagery of women in full front facial aspect –

(some a bit abstract, others of greater realism)

a celebration of femininity:  beauty, strength, provocation, intrigue.

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For Prada’s runway show,

muralists – Stinkfish, Gabriel Specter, Miles “EL Mac” MacGregor

and illustrators – Jeanne Detallante and Pierre Mornet

were invited to portray femininity as subject matter

in their artwork, which served as backdrop;

murals, paintings, dress as basis for creative offering.

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Artwork in situ:  Prada s/s 2014 runway show

(images from dazeddigital.com):

1_PradaDonnaSS14_showspace

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3_PradaDonnaSS14_runaway

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Representative works:  images of women

by Colombian street artist Stinkfish

renown internationally

works from photographs he takes of local people

in creating his street mural portraits

(image from streetartnews.net):

Antigua, Guatemala

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(image from urbanspree.com):

Berlin, Germany

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(images from hahamagartconnect.tumblr.com):

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by Gabriel Specter,  graffiti artist / muralist

born in Canada, lives in Brooklyn

takes an anthropological perspective to his artwork

his murals re-energises stagnant areas

(images from ftape.com):

showcased at Prada s/s 2014 runway show

In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 11 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 10 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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jk

‘Out With the Old, In With the New’ by  Gabriel Specter

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by Miles “El Mac” MacGregor,  muralist

lives in Los Angeles

aesthetics influenced by Caravagggio, Vermeer, Klimt

Chicano and Mexican culture

(image from ftape.com):

In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 2 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

highlighted at Prada s/s 2014 show

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(image from designcollector.net):

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(images from creativityfuse.com):

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by Jeanne Detallante, illustrator

born in France, lives in Philadelphia

inspired by fairy-tales, myths, high-end fashion magazines

(images by ftape.com):

showcased at Prada s/s 2014 runway presentation

In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 18 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 16 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 17 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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by Pierre Mornet, illustrator

lives in Paris

studied graphic design

authored children’s books and designed book covers

(images from ftape.com):

displayed at Prada s/s 2014 runway show

In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 23 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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In the Heart of the Multitude Prada SS14 booklet 22 Prada Womens SS14 Catwalk Art

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(image from multiple-owners.com):

pre-Raphaelite-esque by Pierre Mornet

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(image from paperblog.fr):

programme cover illustration 

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Mark your diary: art, fashion influence and then some

23 Saturday Mar 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, inspiration, mark your diary, music influence - fashion, Victoria and Albert Museum

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The Victoria and Albert Museum, London is currently presenting an exhibition, which showcases remarkable objects of  relevance from the archives of world renown musician David Bowie:  hand-written sheets of music, set designs, instruments and  yes the costumes, the other worldly fashion, which set Mr. Bowie way apart from the rest … are all on display.

(image from guardian uk)

David Bowie Is

Dates:  23 March 2013 – 11 August 2013

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The Costume Institute, Metropolitan Museum, New York is poised to reveal its comprehensive exhibition on the tremendous and continuing influence of the anti-establishment punk movement on fashion past and present.  The exhibition is yet another feature underscoring the inevitable bond between art and fashion.

 

PUNK:  Chaos to Couture

Dates:  9 May 2013 –  14 August 2013

 

MET, punk-chaos-to-couture, openculturecom

(image from openculture.com)

 

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And in the not too distant future …

The Barbican Centre, London will present an exhibition which chronicles the works of fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.  Mr Gaultier has been an incredible presence on the fashion stage for over three decades.  His creations are witty, provocative and inventive; challenging the norms and setting new standards.

 

 

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(image from thearbuturian.com)

 

 

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

Expected dates:  9 April 2014 – 17 August 2014, 

Tickets on sale from September 2013

 

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