The Artisan Collection by Noritaka Tatehana is a unique collection for which all pieces are made by the designer’s handwork, from selecting material to production.  The theme of Artisan Collection 2010 is “Metamorphosis” which makes you meet with nature through unusual styles and materials.
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Last weekend we were shopping at L’Eclarieur’s first ever shop in Paris and going nuts over the Miharayasuhiro selection they had.  The dude is a pure genius, but we already knew that since he is our favorite Japanese designer, and always produces a collection that makes our top picks of the season list, (see reviews here). Read the full story

Yesterday while I was running around the city I stopped in to peep the status at Opening Ceremony NYC, and after looking through racks and racks of private label Opening Ceremony collection, which is a very well edited collection of must have items of the season, I got to a collection that made my mouth water. G.V.G.V. is a Japanese label whose SS09 collection concentrates on hyper bondage/constructed graphic dresses which are Read the full story

Another Central Saint Martens Talent, Hanako Narahira is a London based Japanese Knitwear master. This super colorful collection has a very Japanese spirit. The collection is inspired by graffiti on the Berlin wall, vivid color, motifs, and trace of time and people.
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Introducing Michail Gkinis, Greek born designer currently living and designing in Tokyo. He interned under Issey Miyake, the influence of Issey’s work can be seen in Gkinis Brand Aptform. Read the full story