Japanese Fashion Designers: Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, and Rei Kawakubo's Work and Influence

Japanese designers have been at the forefront of integrating fashion with art and ideology, as well as addressing identity and social politics through clothing for the past 40 years. They have shown that it is possible to excel both creatively and commercially in today's global fashion industry, and have steadfastly upheld their principles by remaining independent and autonomous in their design, business operations, and distribution methods. The influential figures of Miyake, Yamamoto, and Kawakubo have earned worldwide respect and admiration, influencing a whole generation of designers and artists.

Drawing from twelve years of research, this book offers a comprehensive and detailed look at the work of these three influential designers. It explores their significant contributions and the lasting impact that their work has had on the fashion and textile design landscape worldwide. The designers covered in this book include: Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo, Naoki Takizawa, Dai Fujiwara, Junya Watanabe, Tao Kurihara, Jun Takahashi, Yoshiki Hishinuma, Junichi Arai, Reiko Sudo & the Nuno Corporation, Makiko Minagawa, Hiroshi Matsushita, Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Walter Beirendonck, Dirk Bikkembergs, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, and Helmut Lang.

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