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Monday, Mar 9
Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2009 Paris
06 March 2009 @ 10:52 pm Whenever Yohji sees red, we see sheer perfection. Needless to say, this collection is simply magical, from beginning to end. Right off the back, we're greeted with the usual: a bunch of understated but flawless, classic Yohji looks. The fabrics for this season are fab. Whenever he works with a more delicate fabric, not only are the details fantastic, but the result of how the garments look in motion is off-the-charts gorgeous. Speaking of details, this season is no different in that he is, time and time again, one of the masters. In this collection in particular, off the bat I immediately fall in love with the raw, unhemmed edges on some of the pieces, the gathering, the overlapping panels of the jackets, surprise placeme...
Monday, Dec 15
Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2003
07 December 2008 @ 01:56 pm Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2003 One of my favorite collections, this Spring 2003 offering of his was definitely one to remember. As he often does, this collection is a bit of a culmination of past techniques (and retrospectively speaking - future ones too) but it is still pretty stand-out, in my opinion. It is really refined and incredibly directional. I always seem to fall for his very narrowly conceptual collections over the varied ones, I've noticed, although they're all delicious. First of all, I love collars... and this collection has all sorts and they're either perfectly understated or brilliantly - and in the most effortless of manners - exaggerated. The overall silhouette is a comfortable one but, much like Sp...
Thursday, Nov 13
Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2009 Paris
His flair for asymmetry is always impressive, no matter how many times I see it in his work, it never gets old. He's got the ability to do it with such class... it never comes close to looking juvenile. The long white dresses are incredible, in theory and in execution; they're so new, but so Yohji all the same. I don't even like sunglasses (save for the L'incognitos) but I can't deny the appeal of these ones he's used here... they're really nice in shape and just interesting overall and not to mention they suit his aesthetic perfectly. The belts are also something to be spoken of... whether in an accentual white or in black, they definitely add a subtle but great statement to the looks.
Saturday, Jun 28
Yohji Yamamoto Mens S/S 09 Paris
A really marvelous collection from Yohji this season. His choice of models speaks volumes and the clothing conveys something quite well: that Yohji designs for the realistic man. These looks are practical, comfortable, loose fitting yet incredibly stylish and above all they are wearab...
Sunday, Jun 1
Hand Stitch by Naoki Takizawa F/W 08.09 (Showroom) Paris
I am a firm supporter of conceptual designers such as Rick Owens and Yohji Yamamoto, who thrive on perfection, even on the parts of the garments that no one but the owner will see or experience. Designers who have a vision which extends ...
