Japanese rocker’s modern kimonos kick off fashion week in Tokyo

October 17, 2016 By creative

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese rock star and fashion designer Yoshiki kicked off the week-long Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo on Monday, taking to the stage to perform music as models strutted by on the runway in his futuristic kimono creations. Yoshiki, co-founder and drummer of rock band X Japan, played the piano and drums during the show for his brand Yoshikimono, which presented kimonos in metallic colors and leather in a modern twist to the traditional garment. Models also wore printed strapless dresses and see-through plastic tops. …

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Louis Vuitton takes on Rio with its 2017 Cruise collection

May 30, 2016 By admin

Nicolas Ghesquière tapped into the pre-Olympics fever that is sweeping Rio de Janeiro this weekend with his athletic take on resort wear for Louis Vuitton's 2017 collection. The French designer chose the futuristic Niterói Contemporary Art Museum for the show, channeling the building's billowing curves and oceanside location through a collection that was simultaneously sporty, dramatic and laid-back. Scuba-style dresses featured cut-out detailing, wetsuit-like collars and longer-length side panels, with stripes and racing check patterns emphasizing the sporty undertones of the collection.

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Andre Courreges, Famed French Fashion Designer, Dies at 92

January 8, 2016 By publisher

The designer, known for his futuristic designs and pioneering the miniskirt in the 1960s, passed away on Thursday evening after a decades-long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

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