So-en Practical Fashion Encyclopedia

Published by Bunka Publishing Bureau

Softcover

13 x 18 cm

2 pp

Designer - WHO'S WHO

Anyone who loves fashion has probably admired a designer at least once. In the fierce fashion industry, these designers stand at the forefront, creating clothing that inspires and brings dreams to life. Here, we introduce a selection of designers, each with their own unique personality and style.

<Yamamoto Yohji>

1) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

2) Blood Type: B

3) Date of Birth: October 3, 1943 (Shōwa 18)

4) Biography: Graduated from Keio University, then completed studies at Bunka Fashion College's Design Department in 1968. Established Y's in 1972. Joined T.D.6 as a new member in 1978

7) Personality: Aspires to be calm and strong-willed

8) Motivation for becoming a designer: Followed the natural course of things

9) Most important thing for a designer: Creation

<Kawakubo Rei>

1) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

2) Blood Type: O

3) Date of Birth: October 11, 1942 (Shōwa 17)

4) Education & Career: Graduated from Keio University. Worked in the advertising department at Asahi Kasei Corporation. Became a freelance stylist before founding Comme des Garçons

6) Beliefs and Mottos: Always think one step ahead, no matter the situation

9) Most important thing for a designer: A broad sense of balance and foresight.