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tsumori chisato

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>>backstage at the C19th Salon Imperial at Paris’ Westin <<

these images are gorgeous. they’ve been featured in several blogs and online mags…specifically

peut-être mag.

i’ve been obsessed recently, and think i will be for quite a while.

and soooo….found out that tsumori chisato was born in the city of Saitama, Japan, and studied fashion at the Bunka Fashion School in Tokyo. In 1977, she entered the Issey Miyake design company as the head designer for “Issey Sports”, later renamed “I.S. Chisato Tsumori Design”. She then started her own line in 1990, and presented her collection  at the Japan Fashion Week that same year.

Tsumori Chisato’s signature style uses innovative and luxurious textiles, intricate beading, embroidery, appliqués and prints designed by her.

the “Maïnichi Newspaper Award” is just one of numerous prizes she has received in recognition of her design achievements.

but…. (drum roll please) this is what’s new:

2011/ 11/ 14 – tsumori chisato opened shop in Kuwait

2011/11/02 – campaign aw2011-2012

2011/10/18 – finally, the tsumori chisato online store is up

click here ….NOW.

interview; ayaka nishi

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>>love button + materials from Europe, Aftica, Asia, Middle East & Japan + antique parts + lava + stones + round-shaped sillicon mold + cabochon-shaped resin parts + veiny red moss + “Every piece of jewelry is handmade” + oxdised silver + nature all round + YES it is Available<<

without further ado, here’s my online interview with ayaka nishi…enjoy!

1. In your earlier years, what/who influenced you to delve into the fast-paced world of fashion?

When I was a child, I was not really interested in fashion.

2. Which fashion designers have been important points of reference for you?

Philip Crangi, Justin Giunta from Subversive Jewelry, Eiko Ishioka

3. Where and what did you study in college?

F.I.T (Fashion Institute Of Technology)

4. When you create something, what goes through your mind?

I’m such a lucky person since I can make my favorite things by myself !!

5. Where do you think of your designs and projects?

Everywhere.

6. What do you plan to experiment with next?

I want to use different materials such as leather, lava, glass, meteorite…and more precious materials.

7. Which designer or designers working today do you most admire, and why?

I admire every creative person but especially Philip Crangi and Justin Giunta who I used to work for.

8. Which designer do you wish to collaborate with?

Eiko Ishioka (Costume Designer)

9. What effect do you think the rise of fast fashion has had on consumers and on high fashion?

Fast fashion makes people not want to spend money on fashion and lose appreciation for paying money for the value of high fashion.

10. What excites you about the future, personally or in terms of fashion in general?

I’m always exciting to see how I will develop my jewelry in the near future.
Also, I’m exciting for my solo show in my hometown in this May!

11. Do you see anything positive in the rise of fast fashion?

People can try fashion trends easily with its inexpensive price.

12. What is your favorite quote?

When you are grateful
fear disappears and abundance appears.

13. What skills are necessary in the fashion industry?

To continue what you really like.

14.What were your favorite collections from the previous Spring runway ?

I didn’t pay attention to other collections.

15. What is your best moment of the day?

Relaxing with my favorite tea at my studio.

16. What kind of music do you listen to at the moment?

Electric, Bossa Nova, Rock, Classic, Piano music.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Röyksopp, Passion Pit, Arcane Converter

17. Do you listen to the radio?

I listen to Pandora Radio always.

18. Do you listen to akon?

I’m just hearing his name for the first time now.

19. What do you think about the movie bridget jones diary?

It was a cute movie. I like Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.

20. Do you have any pets?

No.I want to have a dog or a cat some day.

21. Do you speak with your dog? do you have a dog?

I used to have a dog and I spoke to him.

22. Do you enjoy taking random walks at all sorts of hours?

Yes. I like walking.

23. Have you ever tried microwaving marshmallows?

No, but sounds good.I want to try it!

24. What do you hate most?

I hate waiting at the post office. :(

25. What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg?

Egg

26. If you were a god what would you do to the world?

I would fill it with much more love ♥♥

27. Do you like sushi?

Sure.I’m Japanese. ;)

28. What is your favorite daily wear attire?

Black tank top and black yoga pants from MUJI.

29. Who according to you is the best dressed woman in Hollywood?

Since I don’t watch TV, I don’t know who the fashionable celebrities in Hollywood are.

30. Did you watch more of “popeye the sailor” or “tom and jerry” as a child?

tom and jerry.

31. Do you think Adam and Eve had bellybuttons?

I just google it! They have them!

32. What is on your bedside table?

Native American photo book and an aroma pot.

33. Do you have any phobias?

Acrophobia

34. If you found a magic lamp, what would be your 3 wishes?

- I’d wish for my favorite people to live happily.
- I’d wish for my jewelry to make people happy.
- I’d want to go to many countries and see many people.

35. What do you have to say to the next generation, particularly for those hoping to follow in your footsteps?

Just keep at it! ;)

36. Any closing thoughts?

Thank you for taking the time to read all of my answers.

and last but not least.. do clowns scare you?

No, I’m a big fan of cirque du solei.

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+ her blog

+ even better, her site

xxx

fall hard

Anthony Vaccarello

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>>anthony vaccarello<<

so i’ve been obsessed with the song ‘black and gold’ by sam sparro, then my sister sent me this other link before i could dump the mr sparro song into my overplayed list. the song is called breathless, here are the first 2 lyrics:

I’m hunting shadows in the dark
And steaming jungles of the world,
Either to kill or to be killed,
By creatures never named or heard,

I’m lifting wishes to the stars,
The gleaming satellites of time,
Orbiting circles overhead
To futures when your love is mine,

listen to breathless by dan wilson.

it is just as consuming as anthony vaccarello‘s designs. you can thank me later ♥

xxx

encore

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>>we are handsome<<

simply because.

xxx

did you think i was just saying words

>>helen rodel’s rabbit head gear + soft merino wool + Brazilian Concretism inspired design + burgundy colored strings + hand knits + HOWITZWEISSBACH + mix matched silk, leather, loden & wool + bauhaus + thankfully accidental masterpieces + cooperative design + nuances of childhood + not just a label<<

Currently listening to imogen heap (‘speak for yourself’ album) and thinking that the above clothes radiate that surreal/wistul mood in her songs.

xxx

+ that louboutin post is going to have to wait.

louboutin

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>>legendary louboutin + brilliance of KHUONG NGUYEN + a platform into another dimension <<

hey folks, here’s another text-lite post. I want to be easy on the universal after-friday-night liver mentality ♥

and because i believe louboutin is partly responsible for that…happy hangover! + have a great weekend!

xxx

+ more about louboutin in my next post. stay posted.
++ oh, and if you want more posts for your after-friday-night liver mentality, do click here.
+++ maybe even after-thursday-night liver mentality, click here.

knock down all the doors

work of stefan giftthaler; une beaute reussedesigner saskiadiez; oxidized sterling silver knots w/ tassels; adjustabledesigner peter ripa; heavy bicycle chain; one size; sterling silverwork of stefan giftthaler; une beaute reussedesigned by NAOKOOGAWA; drawing line necklace; you can get it in "Oxidized Black" or "Natural Silver"work of stefan giftthaler; une beaute reussedesigned by adieu; best friends forever tee; one size
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>>brilliance of stefan giftthaler ‘une beaute reusse’ + steel + multifaceted crystal + fleeting fairytales + imaginary friends + in a daze + braided leather + somber palette + knots, tangles, chains + watercolor tees that look as if they had been painted by the amaterish hand of a child + a tilted world w/ open ends<<

soooo today started at 3am, my alarm went off, + for about 5 mins i watched the silhouettes patterning against the wall as car lights went by…until eventually those gray scale color-blocks turned into soft borderline appearances at the point of sleep. fast forward to 7am;  oatmeal heaven; then jumped into the pool and did what i was supposed to do yesterday; lie on the bottom with a slab of rock on my stomach, watch the surreal breaking lights + hear nothing. jumped back out, pushed my painting deadlines to next week + resolved to get it done before the end of the month…then burned time by flitting through luisaviaroma, notjustalabel (again), cooperative designs, other ppl’s blogs,  burberry collections dating all the way back to lucky 2008, creatures of comfort, the porter empire, newly discovered stantonjames.com, twitter + raphael young’s head-over-heels heels. then i realized my winter clothes still needed to be bought so i ran all over till my flats wore out…so tomorrow i’m going flat hunting. Lusting for an exact replica. Black w/ a hand-tied bow.

Also, the above photos are click-able. CLICK NOW because now is the time + place to be trigger happy ♥

xxx

psssst: listen to augustana’s ‘boston’ + regina spektor’s ‘eet’ + ‘braille’+ get addicted.