Japan Fashion Now Exhibit at FIT

[Faust]

I went to see the Japan Fashion Now exhibit yesterday - it opens to the public today. Everyone must go see this - absolutely fantastic. I took some images for those who cannot make it to NYC. These may not be reproduced outside of SZ without my permission.

The exhibit is organized in two parts. Part 1 is the already familiar work from the Japanese breakthrough of the 80s. Part 2 - the main room - is a recreation of contemporary Tokyo with the backdrop of different Tokyo neighborhoods. On one side you have the work of established and new designers, and on the other side you have non-designer or street fashion.

[Faust]

Part 1 - Japanese fashion from the 80s.

Yohji Yamamoto




Issey Miyake











Comme des Garcons

[Faust]

Part 2-1 - Contemporary Japanese Fashion

Number (N)ine



Hello Kitty Mondrian Dress (priceless)



Sacai



Undercover

[Faust]

Part 2-1, continued.

Undercover







The CDG Universe








Yohji Yamamoto





Issey Miyake (not the LV bag for comparison, Miyake used Murakami prints before Jacobs)

[Faust]

Part 2-2, Street Fashion and Subcultures

Lolitas, Gothic Lolitas, Biker Gangs.

[Faust]

A few panoramic shots.

[Sombre]

Faust, thanks a lot for the info and photos. I'll definitely check this out the next time I'm in NY.

[Faust]

You are welcome.

[CUTUP]

Thank you Faust for the time and effort




Nice to see these boots at the exhibit, they are one of my absolute favourite pieces of footwear that I own.

So versatile...

[lowrey]

thanks for the coverage!

hmm, the website says its running until January 2010, but I assume its Jan 2011? I hope so because I'd love to check it out, will probably be in nyc some time around november.

[Faust]

Yep, it's a typo. Yes, you should definitely check it out. The admission is free.

And, you are welcome, everyone.

[Faust]

My review here

[Fuuma]

Thanks for pics and review.

[Faust]

My pleasure.

[skinfade]

Thanks Faust, It's near my school. I definitely will go there during my break.