From avant garde designer Issey Miyake and the beautiful traditionally inspired oriental fabrics, to fashion textile deconstructionist Rei Kawakubo of Comme de Garcons and the use of monochromatic dress fabrics, the Japanese have made their mark and pushed the limits of the imagination with their degree of talent, skill, and courage over the decades; attributes Japanese based designers and will have to pull on now more than ever in light of the recent atrocities suffered on multiple levels, and a rather uncertain future since the devastating earthquake almost a month ago.
But like any challenge we encounter in life, they come with the opportunity to be turned into stepping stones if we are only ready, willing and able to see it that way. With this in mind, we at J&O Fabric Store have no doubt that the spirit of resilience and hope that emerges will manifest into works that are not only reflective of the survivalist mindset developed from the rubble, but that will usher in a whole new era and look in fashion that will be just as compelling and meaninful as those of past trends. For now, a sample of just a few looks representing past and present, modern and traditional, the ties that bind and the zippers that seperates, are reflected here within the diverse culture and fashion appeal of a people rich in tradition, innovative in design concept, and inspiring in execution.
