BOOK - Japanese Fashion

Japanese fashion doesn't just dress, it tells stories. She whispers what society keeps quiet. Clothing becomes language. From Kenzo to Rei Kawakubo, from Yohji Yamamoto to Chitose Abe, the great figures of Japanese fashion have profoundly marked the international scene. But behind the spotlights and the catwalks, Japan also weaves another history of clothing: discreet, artisanal, anchored in everyday life. This sensitive and comprehensive panorama explores the art of selvedge denim, the deep hues of indigo, patterns inherited from past centuries, but also school uniforms, the clothes of adolescent rebellion, the strict suits of salarymen... It also reveals how Japanese fashion, with its unique aesthetic, inspired European creation and conquered Western markets. Finally, it opens a door to the links that fashion maintains with culture, from kimonos and prints to Noh theater costumes and the silhouettes of Ozu's films. Japanese fashion questions what clothing says about a society, its norms and its changes. It is an invitation to look beyond the labels, to decipher the folds of the fabric to read the soul of a country.