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by designer, Limi Feu: she’s Yohji’s daughter; she’s a fashion force

09 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, androgynous dress, design philosophy, free to be me, limi feu, signature colour, womenswear

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Designer Limi Feu

is a Generation 2 creative:

she’s the talented daughter of famed designer

Yohji Yamamoto.

 

 

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(image from vogue uk):

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designer, Limi Feu

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Like her internationally renown parent,

Ms. Feu leans towards

a black / white colour palette

an agender attitude (androgynous dress)

oversized / loose fit garments

elements of architectural contours

 

 

In addition, her aesthetics incorporates an urban infused vibe

a generous injection of urban-chic sass,

the occasional hint of subdued colour and/or pattern and

a “free to be me” style comment.

 

 

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From the atelier of designer Limi Feu

autumn / winter 2015

 

 

(images from limifeu.com):

 

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À bientôt ! , until next time : Paris Fashion Week (PFW) – Spring 2016 comes to an end

09 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, fashion fun, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, shoes... glorious shoes, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Alexander McQueen, Esteban Cortazar, John Galliano, Leonard, Miu Miu, Paris Fahsion Week, ready to wear, runway favourites, Sacai, Sonia Rykiel, spring 2016, Stella McCartney, Valentin Yudashkin, Veronique Branquinho, Yohji Yamamoto

 

 

 

With the culmination of shows from

Paris Fashion Week (PFW), Spring 2016 

the fanfare of runway stomping extravaganza is stilled.

We bid fond adieu to the concluding leg of events

for this current fashion week season.

 

…

A few final curtain call showstoppers from the Paris runways:

 

 

In the spotlight

Paris Fashion Week

Spring 2016

 

 

Romantic ruffles

sheer

body conscious

from Alexander McQueen

by designer, Sarah Burton

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Of a bygone era re-invented

cage crinoline denim underskirt

from designer, Yohji Yamamoto

pfw, ss 2016, yohji yamamoto denim crinoline, pfw, ss 2016, yohji yamamoto denim crinoline,

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Casual Classic Styling

high waist pencil skirts

intarsia design effect panelled jackets

faux fur accessories:  fox tail / colour impact stole

“That ’70s”  platform shoes

from Miu Miu

by designer, Miuccia Prada

pfw, ss2015, miu miu, high waist pencil skirt

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu, red leather jacke

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu, faux fur stole

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu detail, platform shoes

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Material mixture

metal, metallics and knitwear

by Columbian born, Paris based designer

Esteban Cortazar

pfw, ss2016, esteban cortazar, outer layer chain mail

pfw, ss 2016, esteban cortazar, metallic,asymmetric cutout dress

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The Expected / The Unexpected

three-piece trouser suiting

sheer solider with Horseguard helmet headwear

by designer, John Galliano

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pfw, ss2016, john galliano, sheer soilder

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Lace Masquerade and Fringe Fashion

by designer, Veronique Branquinho

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Colour Clash

form fit dress

dripping paint effect fabrication

by designer,  Valentin Yudashkin

pfw, ss 2016, valentin yudashkin, pint drip body cling dress

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Checks and Balances

in on – point trends:

picnic tablecloth checker print

pink blush / sport luxe vibe

by designer, Stella McCartney

pfw, ss 2016, stella mccartney, checkspfw, ss 2016, stella mccartney

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Bandana – a- rama

mix print

matching scarves and tops

from Sacai

by designer, Chitose Abe

pfw, ss 2016, sacai, mixed print, matching scraf.

pfw, ss 2016, sacai, bandana

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Fashion Fun

tutu inspired

colour infused

from fashion label, Leonard

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High voltage colour mishmash

from Sonia Rykiel

by designer, Julie De Libran

pfw, ss 2016, sonia rykiel, mosaic top

pfw, ss 2016, sonia rykiel, print top

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(images for vogue uk)

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The concept of conceptual art in fashion design: from designers, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo at Paris Fashion Week (PFW) a ’15

08 Sunday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, design experiment, design inspiration, design inventive, fabrication, Yohji Yamamoto

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autumn/winter 2015, avant garde, avant garde fashion, Comme des Garcons., conceptual clothing, conceptual fashion design, Paris Fashion Week, Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto

 

If conceptual art is an expression of imagination in physical form-

then fashion is art: an inspired thought

made tangible with fabric and other materials.

 

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Creating with this intent, designers challenge the norm

to produce avant garde garments.

Not for practical wear, these pieces symbolise an idea(s) and

are often in conflict with conventional aesthetics.

Fashion of this type is of the genre of conceptual art-

whereby the idea is paramount, not the form it takes.

 

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For Paris Fashion Week (PFW)  a ’15

philosopher/designer Yohji Yamamoto and

avant garde designer Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garçons)

each presented collections of the abstract:

provocative, speculative, enigmatic.

 

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(images from style.com):

by Yohji Yamamoto

 

 

The Idea(s)

Garments which evince a visual of things architectural, structural,

encircled by scaffolding, of construction in progress.

The eye make-up ‘wink’  seems signal to acknowledge

the state of noncompletion:  of the ‘garments under work’.

Is the collection’s seeming reference to

construction underway,  a metaphor for life;

that of life as a state of constant change, planning, developing, building?

 

 

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PFW,  a ’15

 

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Partially opened umbrella frame

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At angles

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Crinoline aspect

 

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by Rei Kawakubo

Comme des Garçons

 

 

The Idea(s)

Covered, hidden beneath layers-

seemingly not for protective purposes

as the fabrication is light in colours and weight.

The use of light lace and a peek of hand(s) exposed in certain looks,

seems to suggest that this state of covering is temporary.

Maybe the idea of Ms, Kawakubo’s pieces

is that of something/someone being momentarily cocooned:

to emerge fully and with ease, at some later point .

 

Yet, there is some contradiction and tension-

a sense that an eventual uncovering

might not be always be easily accomplished.

In certain looks, the model is tightly enveloped in the wrappings

while in others, less so:

 

 

The collection unsettles-

no matter the amount used of lace, bows and brocade.

 

 

 

PFW,  a ’15

 

 

  conceptual, comme des garcons, cream cocoonnCDG_0339

conceptual, comme des garcons, a15 whiteCDG_0049

Tightly wound

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conceptual, comme des garcons, a15 b_w stripes, coveredCDG_0299

Barred

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conceptual, comme des garcons, a15, gold brocade, black, leather detail CDG_0493

Trapped, but with possibilities opening up

 

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Yohji Yamamoto brings ‘the sexy’ to his s/s 2015 collection at Paris Fashion Week

27 Saturday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, creative headdress, fabric blends, fabrication, headwear, ready to wear, runway presentation, style ideas?, womenswear, Yohji Yamamoto

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Designer Yohji Yamamoto

is known for his contemplative aesthetics,

black colour story, loose-fit pieces, asymmetric details.

…

For his s/s 2015 collection he injected

‘the sexy’

on his own terms:

subtle, simple reveals

with mindful attention to body contours.

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The collection had textural elements of

mixed fabrication and dashes of colour.

Colour has become more of a feature in recent collections,

a welcomed addition to the Yamamoto visual perspective.

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The show highlight was the last piece:

a white bridal dress adorned with fresh flowers:

multi-tiered petal affect

cage crinoline silhouette

 accessorised with white gloves

and a white cycling helmet! …

It wouldn’t be Yohji Yamamoto without

a bit of the eccentric.

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Yohji Yamamoto

PFW,  s/s 2015

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'sexy' fashion,  yohji yamamoto

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'sexy' fashion, yohji yamamoto

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(images from fashionising)

 

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Cape shape: Fall ’14 outerwear form for Ladies and Gents

26 Tuesday Aug 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, fabrication, fashion = clothes, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, menswear, model trends, outerwear, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, signature piece, street style sass, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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A Detacher, A.W.A.K.E, ASOS, autumn/winter 2014, autumn/winter clothing, Burberry Prorsum, cape shape, capes, Geogina Chapman and Keren Craig, Hedi Slimane, Marchesa Voyage, menswear, Michael Kors, Natalia Alaverdian, outerwear, Saint Laurent, Thom Browne, Walter Van Beirendonck, womenswear, Y-3, Yohji Yamamoto

As the weather begins to chill,  outerwear options abound.

The decision-making,  of which to choose

is a recurrent seasonal style teaser.

Yet for a/w  2014,  the acknowledged outwear form of

 go – to ,  on – point choice is:

the cape shape.

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Consider variations on the theme.

Which one do you choose

to highlight your outerwear style ?

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On the runway

The Ladies

(images from style.com):

 

Saint Laurent

by Hedi Slimane

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red riding hood

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leather cape crusader

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cape shape sanint laurentBY8P0206.450x675

twee tweed

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cape shape saint laurent by hedi slimane a14BY8P0153.450x675

perfect plaid

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cape shape zorro saint laurentBY8P1165.450x675

Zorro!

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by Yohji Yamamoto

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puffer – added volume

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 Marchesa Voyage

by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig 

cape shape stylecom MarchesaVoyage_001_1366.450x675

 unruffled feathers:  slick and simple

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A Detacher

by Mona Kowalska

cape shape a detacher_LKV6668.450x675

with roll neck

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cape shape a detacher stylecom_LKV6839.450x675

without collar

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A.W.A.K.E

by Natalia Alaverdian

cape shape AWAKE_style036_1366.450x675

pocket tucks

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cape shape AWAKE2_027_1366.450x675

structural

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fabric mix

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ASOS Collection

cape shape coat with cape sleeve in check asosimage1xxl

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boxy, squared shoulder, wide peak lapel

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sporty casual

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by designer,  Michael Kors

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fur-rocious chic

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Burberry Prorsum

by Christopher Bailey

cape shape trench burberry prorsum christopher baileyKIM_0033.450x675

trench effect

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The Gents

from Masion Martin Margiela

cape shape men mmm style_ARC0296.450x675

dimensionality

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by designer, Thom Browne

cape shape thom browneBRO_0357.450x675

top layer

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by designer, Walter Van Beirendonck

cape shapemen Walter Van BeriendonckDSQ_1781.450x675

linear intersection

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cape shape blanket men walter van beirendonckDSQ_1640.450x675

blanket with wide collar

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Y-3

by Yohji Yamamoto

cape shape blanket y3 men_ON_0431.450x675 cape shape blanket Y3 men_ON_0477.450x675

blanket capes

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Taking it to the streets

(photos by Tommy Ton):

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fuzzy – wuzzy wear long and lean

worn by stylist/editor Giovanna Battaglia

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dramatic addition to cozy casual

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suede and shearling

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    cape shape military gold buttons tt020714_Tommy_Ton_rtw_Fall_2014_slide_156

military with gold buttons

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(l) cinched at waist with flared hem

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(image from mujeractual.pe):

cape shape men blanket from mujeractual .pecapas

a must do! :

blanket cape over a denim jacket

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(image from estilo tendances):

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yellow/black print, strong rectangular form

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(image from mens wear style):

cape shape men 3 muskeeters from meswearstyleblog_ln_1095

‘Three Muskeeters’  at their ease

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding):

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embellished with feathers and

geometric- shaped adornments

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(image from infomanich):

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‘Sherlock Holmes’  inspired, moss green and fur collared

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Surprise! Surprise! Suprise! : Yohji Yamamoto, a/w 2014

12 Tuesday Aug 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design inspiration, dress by colour, fashion fun, gender non-specific fashion, men's suiting, menswear, prints, ready to wear, runway show, signature look, Yohji Yamamoto

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Black is signature colour for designer Yohji Yamamoto,

(image from vogue.fr):

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whose clothing seem the product of

contemplative calm and dress freedom created by:

gender-less identification:  silhouettes which suit both men and women

deconstruction:  a shift away from “perfect fashion”

over-sizing:  the big is beautiful factor

minimalist:  low-key / tranquil aspect

a succinct summing up of the aesthetics expressed by

a typical Yohji Yamamoto collection.

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For his menswear  a/w  2014 offering

Mr. Yamamoto veers, in bold measure,

from his traveled design path and follows a road of

colour vibrancy, print, sharper tailoring and fit.

Yet, elements of the Yamamoto essence are in evidence:

layering, voluminousness, gender non-specific fashion .

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This combination of fashion factors:  the unexpected and the expected

 resulted in a vivacious collection.

The element of design surprise intrigues.

I wonder what’s to be “expected” next , or not

from one of my favourite creatives

Yohji Yamamoto

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Menswear, a/w  2014

Yohji Yamamoto

The Collection

 

(images from style.com):

 

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View the runway show

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by Yohji Yamamoto: Men’s Fashion Week – Paris, Spring 2015

29 Sunday Jun 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, hats, headwear, menswear, patterns, prints, street style sass, style inspiration, Yohji Yamamoto

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Yohji Yamamoto

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is known for his contemplative regard to design.

With black as his preferred signature colour,

his creations are progressive in attitude

and non-gender specific in silhouette and styling.

…

His latest menswear collection,  Spring 2015

has all the hallmarks of classic Yohji:

asymmetric

oversizing

layering

effortless, modern, cool factor

with distinctive headwear

(and ankle tease)

…

Love it!

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Welcomed is a notable presence of

 colour injection

fabrication mix

prints / patterns

and styling, which generates more

urban sass than Zen quietude.

…

(images from style.com)

Yohji Yamamoto

Menswear,  Spring 2015

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More than a hint of colour: Yohji Yamamoto, PFW – a/w 2014

02 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art influence - fashion, avant garde, colour traits, colourspeak, design philosophy, imagery, menswear, Paris Fashion Week, prints, womenswear, Yohji Yamamoto

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The master of asymmetry, voluminous layering,  Zen-like clothing and

black as statement colour –

Yohji Yamamoto

(image from wwd.com):

offers a collection of colour and print vibrancy,

 a graffiti-esque,  painterly quality

which remains true to the expected of

Mr. Yamamoto’s design aesthetics.

…

The pieces were of exaggerated proportions –

larger than life,

so to the imagery of the prints.

…

Some prints seem reminiscent of a Hieronymus Bosch painting –

though not based on interpreting a narrative of a Bosch work, rather

capturing the intent:

on style … chaos, frenetic energy

on manner … fantastical

on scale … abstract/unreal

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(image from cargocollective.com):

The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail) 1503/04

by Hieronymus Bosch

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(image from everyhistory.org):

Last Judgement (detail) 1504-1508

 by Hieronymus Bosch

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There appears also elements of surrealism akin to Salvador Dali:

(image from tufts.edu):

painting, the persistence of memory, dali

The Persistence of Memory (1931) by Salvador Dali

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Mr. Yamamoto also features knitwear in this collection,

which he has presented in the past –

and to a similar effect:  body conscious and inventive.

…

Yet it is the liberal use of colour and

the manner in which it translates, which provokes/intrigues.

 The intense use colour and imagery ignites

new discussion on Yohji Yamamoto’s design philosophy.

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Yohji Yamamoto

Paris Fashion Week,  a/w  2014

The Collection

(images from fashionising):

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Paris Fashion Week, s/s 2014: of land, of sea, of mystery

28 Saturday Sep 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, creative headdress, design inventive, design philosophy, distinctive hair styles, inspiration, Paris Fashion Week, runway presentation, subdued colours, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Junya Watanabe

(image  from fortyfiveten.com):

is known for his anti-fashion design perspective

which he developed under the mentorship of

Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons.

…

He is innovative with materials used, technology applied,

silhouettes formed and attitudes challenged.

…

His has had a long and illustrious career.

After completing his design studies in 1984

at Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo,

(Yohji Yamamoto is also an alumnus.)

Mr. Watanabe began work  at Comme des Garcons.

In 1990 he launched his eponymous label

under the Comme des Garcons umbrella –

continuing to create within his design family.

…

Like his compatriots Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto

Mr. Watanabe shows in Paris, defies conventions

and ruffles a few sensibilities along the way.

…

His are the eyes of a visionary –

one who images an ideal:

otherworldly,  abstract,  fanciful

…

His collection for  PFW,   s/s   2014

seems bound to things of land, of sea, of mystery.

…

The models’ hairstyles were reminiscent of

the mythological Medusa who –  it is written

had live snakes, instead of hair, growing from her head.

The Watanabe models sported a hair-do,

which almost seemed to have a life of its own –

some adorned with elaborate feather headpieces.

…

In addition to this element of myth and mystery,

there is a sense of a nautical presence.

Not nautical as in sailing on calm seas during a sunlight day

but rather that of something dark, which lurks

thousands of leagues under the sea, creatures

tentacled, patient, expectant.

…

The opposite is also expressed –

of existence on dry land.

In this context, there seems reference

to the fearless, adventurous

 settlers to the rugged Ole West

and of the proud indigenous communities.

…

There is also a combining of these elements;

as in a tale summarised by outline

of the relevant points.

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The colour palette is subdued, mostly restricted to 3b :

black, blue, brown.

…

The appeal of Mr. Watanabe’s  s/s 2014 collection is its

inventiveness which inspires

thought,  reflection and story:

at once a  juxtaposition and

a blending of contrast.

…

 

(images from fashionising):

 

Junya Watanabe,  s/s 2014

The Collection

 

 

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Fluid movement: menswear s/s 2014 by Yohji Yamamoto

25 Wednesday Sep 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, design philosophy, fashion cultural reference, limi feu, menswear, menswear designers, ready to wear, runway presentation, Yohji Yamamoto

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Yohji Yamamoto

(image from vam.ac.uk):

is an unique voice in the fashion chorus –

consistent, eloquent, recognisable

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His  Story

Three years after completing his studies in law,

Mr. Yamamoto made the radical decision to embark

on a career in fashion design –

attending the prestigious Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo.

He graduated in 1969;

 started his design career in 1977;

and presented his first womenswear collection

during Paris Fashion Week, 1981.

In 1984, he launched his menswear collection.

Currently, he designs for his  three labels:

Y’s –  the original line

Yohji Yamamoto  –   the higher priced pieces

Y-3  –  the collaboration with Adidas sports wear.

The dramatic career shift from law to design

has proven a successful course.

…

His  Design  Philosophy

Mr.  Yamamoto has remained true to his aesthetics of

black as signature hue, with minimal injection of colour.

Yet his is not a sombre oeuvre, but is curiously

joyful,  light,  graceful.

Emphasis is directed to the visual created by

movement of body and movement of clothes.

Inspired by native  Japanese attire and beautifully crafted

a  Yamamoto creation  is

loose

light

layered

asymmetric

…

Thirty years in design and

Mr. Yamamoto remains excited, energised by his work.

His enthusiasm is contagious,

for his daughter Limi Yamamoto

is too a designer, who creates under the name

Limi Feu.

…

Yohji Yamamoto

spring/summer 2014

Menswear

The models had white dusting on long braids and unkempt beards:

a sentiment of time passage;

nature left undisturbed to progress along its intended course?

…

His Collection

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Runway Presentation

(video from youtube.com):

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