Tag Archives: japanese

Here’s the latest from Yohji Yamamoto…. makes me want to curl up under my bed in the dark and listen to Depeche Mode on repeat. photos: Vogue

Ever wonder what Holly Hobby would look like as a cracked out adult woman on maternity leave? Well, Jenny Fax gave us that look and yes, we need to thank her for that! Here is Jenny Fax’s latest collection shown in Tokyo. photos: Vogue

Japanese artist Koji Kasatani creates incredibly detailed sculptures out of ceramic. Check out his Instagram for all his creations using banana peels, sandwiches and Coke bottles as the focus of his objects. Amazing work! photos: Juxtapoz

Laser cut leather and three dimensional dresses made Comme Des Garçon’s latest collection worthy for a futuristic gothic film. I loved the craftsmanship behind it all… even though at first glance it just looks like a deep, dark depressed gothic Amish woman. Hurray for Comme Des Garçon! photos: Vogue

An impressive collection by newcomer Ninomiya… this is only his third Fall collection and he has already nailed the Japanese avant guarde look to a T… now will I fit through a door wearing theses dresses? Probably not… but who cares, right?! Doors are so last season. Photos: Vogue

This is Noir Kei Ninomiya’s first collection covered by Vogue.com and the resemblance to other Japanese taste makers is uncanny. Influences from Rei Kawakubo, June Wantanabe and Comme des Garçon are hard to miss in this collection. However, the way he cuts the motorcycle jackets and origami dresses is a peek …

It was a rainbow of gorgeous, technicolor kimonos at Manish Arora! Each look was brighter and more vivid than the next… My fave was the raver-style, cartoon printed outfit (third photo in from the bottom). It’s a zen, cartoon bunny sitting on top of a lotus flower. Anywho, this is …

  Japanese artist Mari Shimizu  takes enchanting classic dolls and creates vignettes inside their cavities for a beautifully haunting creation fit for a deep, dark depressed goth. In other words, I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. These perfect dolls have a living, tiny world inside of them that probably represent some kind …

After seeing the Comments Des Garçon exhibit at The Met a few months ago, I have a new appreciation for the craftsmanship and quality that goes into each runway piece from the designer, Rei Kawakubo. Honestly, a photo doesn’t do any justice to the textures and stitching and whatnot that …

Chef Yujia Hu makes delectable shoe art from black seaweed nori, fish and sushi rice. He has done every kind of sneaker from Supreme to Nike to Adidas. Check out his Instagram for more outstanding sushi creations and be sure to check out #FishKicks for more unbelievable sushi sneaker art. photos: James …