This is not my usual territory, but I am forced to recognize
this collection this season to make, my point. If fashion has become a
spectator sport for the public consumption, then Junya Watanabe is a rock star.
Though not exactly of mass appeal or even comprehensible to many, the designer struck a chord
here with clothes that are conceived and designed which is something so few
seem to be capable of or even grasp the concept of. What struck me like a bolt
of lightning is that this collection reminded me of Pierre Cardin, the Cardin
of the 60s, 70s and 80s. The Cardin of the space age, the Cardin that so many
dismissed as crazy or “out there.”
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Watanabe delivered high concept clothes that put all the
Vetements and Jacquemuses to
shame. This was an impeccable presentation that showed off the art and craft of
fashion as well as the imagination and skill set of a designer who so often is ignored
because... well .. It’s not hot or cool, yeah well, give me a show like this
any day of the week that not only builds a case for fashion as an art form but
displays a skill set that 95% of the current designer crop will never come
close to.
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Besides Cardin, one might also be reminded of Capucci and
possibly even Delpozo. This particular show is what elevates and celebrates fashion
rather than drags it down to the curb, it is my opinion that most will not get
it and even more will just call it trash but hell this was freakin amazing and
instead of the mavens trying to spin a trash heap of rags, let them laud an
unrivaled talent who astounds rather than bores. Imagine that all this show
required was a runway as the clothes spoke volumes more than elaborate sets and
distractions that often charitably detour your attention away from the clothes
themselves.
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