Wonderful work, each and every piece and look. The fabrics appear to be very natural and comfortable. Thank you, Runner!
[IMG]The words “Aski Kataski” are part of a larger ancient Greek incantation: Aski-kataski-haix-tetrax-damnameneus-aision, thought to mean, “Darkness, Light, Sun and Truth”. It is believed that the shortened version evolved into a slang term for magic in the ancient world, much like hocus pocus. Today Aski Kataski is a label out of Japan designed by Katsuhiro Makino. As can be seen below, looks from the s/s 2006 collection demonstrate how this incredibly talented designer breaths life into various materials, notions and ordinary objects. The magic performed here is no illusion.[/IMG]
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“Corset Cake”, in honor of So-En’s 70th Anniversary, So-En July 2006
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“Corset Cake”, in honor of So-En’s 70th Anniversary, So-En July 2006
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mina perhonen too made some "cake" for the event if I remember rightly
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I like his mixing of different fabrics... It's very textural and tactile
The 'antique' idea reminds me of Shinsaku Maehama ...
Is this aesthetic very popular now in Japan?
I also think of CCP, Carpe Diem, and even Julius
I'd say it's not very popular in Japan, although discovering new things by studying the past is one of their usual practice.
most people don't even know of golem etc.
but apparently there is room for little labels with that kind of aesthetic to be active on a small scale.
so, volga volga is actually tokyo based now, and takayuki suzuki just did his first runway show.
I think it has been noticeable since about the mid 90's when some people earnestly started searching for the insecure charm that the products almost like the incarnation of prometheus (or apollo) have lost, which CdG A/W 04 might trigger.
It's still quite magical. The overall presentation is so sedately gorgeous, I think. The 'washed' (???) leather pieces and the lighter colored pieces are particularly beautiful. The slightly 'worn-feeling' adds such a touch of personal beauty to it. As if these clothes are truly one's skin... they've seen, relished, and weathered through life. So inspiring when garments manage to tell a story...
Thanks, Runner!
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