Japanese Fashion

Hanae Mori, Kenzo, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe, Yumi Katsura, etc. etc. The Japanese fashion designers, respected and revered by the fashion world. Being an artist and former designer, I usually check what the Japanese designers has to offer every season. I like the identity they established in the fashion capitals of the world and how they influence the eternal wheels of style. Be it haute couture or ready-to-wear the Japanese masters always hold their torch amongst the fashion gods of Europe and America.

In my own humble opinion I think that the Japanese designers always try to push the envelope a bit when it comes to clothes design (or in technology). They are very creative and resourceful, proud of their heritage they sometimes incorporate the styles of the East to the Western wardrobe. I like how they revolutionized loose and unstructured patterns and cutting, how they play the fabric, the way they mix colors or just go monochromatic. Fearless, fearless designers indeed!!!


The Japanese influence is truly a strong presence in the global fashion industry. The established designers are here to stay forever and it will be great to see more of Japan's young designers conquer the fashion capitals of the world to carry on the legacy of Japanese style.

Photo Credit: Junya Watanabe Women's Collection
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Photo Credit: Comme de Garcon Collection
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Photo Credit: Masatomo Men's Collection
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