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Designing in a Recession : Kazuo AW 09 Collection

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Despite all feelings of fear or industry recession KZO continues to build on its aesthetic in a very aggressive way. Better fabrics, more tailoring, and a deeper range. There are no signs of uncertainty in this Joel K’s collection for AW09. Full throttle development is what I like to call it. In a time where people are afraid to allocate dollars, basic is Read the full story


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K.Z.O Spring 09 ” Manzanar “

Yesterday we spoke about Brett Westfalls and CDG, Id like to take that thought and build a bridge to another designer we really respect and admire. Joel K. designer of KaZuO, an L.A. based, Japanese produced and inspired brand, has also collaborated with Brett for the Fall 08 collection on a layered Flannel look. Read the full story


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Brett Westfalls for Comme des Garcons SS09


Designer of Unholy Matrimony, Brett Westfalls was invited by Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons to Japan and given his own studio to create 16 full looks for the SS09 Collection which hit the Paris Runway the last week of June. Although the aesthetic of the pieces shown on the runway carried a CDG aura, his work was very distinguishable from the rest of the collection. We could definitely sense his rock n roll/grunge circa 90′s influence that is undeniably present in Brett’s personage.


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