Louis Vuitton dotty still

  Misha Janette and SAMUEL THOMAS

Fans French luxury brand Louis Vuitton od still spots before the eyes.

Latest collection of the brand with Yayoi Kusama comes after a series of successful collaborations with artists, which began in 2002 with Takeshi Murakami. It was really only a matter of time before Kusama idiosyncratic famous peas its way to the canvas bags Vuitton.

The first product line was released worldwide in July peas. With special branches in the concept of Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo and Dover Street Market Ginza Kusama even making an appearance at the opening ceremony of the store signature orange bob and sporting a red dress and white polka dot jacket. The second wave of the collection focuses on dotted Kusama famous pumpkins and slouchy and kick-off a piece of art than 2 feet tall pumpkin at Matsuya Ginza store up to 23 September will be displayed.

This new range for pre-sale in early September and is in the rest of the country on 14 September rolled. It comprises a family of most popular bags Vuitton, while bright primary colors and covered with dots undulating waves circles. Styles of handbags include the butterfly lap together ¥ 139,650 and ¥ 87,150 wallet. It may not, but the trends are subtle enough for a very cheap, so they are sure to go fast - especially since they are considered the collectibles.

Men with the edge

All concerns that the Japanese menswear could lose its edge after the projection bit conservative Tokyo Fashion Week may be repealed - that is, if you are looking in the right place.

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Last month launched the newcomer D.TT.K Harajuku, without a hint of public relations and promotion, and yet he still managed to attract the attention of Tokyo, judging by the star-studded opening packed clientele.

"No, I'm not going to show at Fashion Week," said designer Benedetto K, laughing. "My style comes from the underground music scene, and it should stay there."

Detto K knows all about the nature of the off-the-radar appeal. As a designer and artist with no formal training, he was known for its leading presence in the streets of Tokyo's fashion scene. He learned everything you need to produce its own brand by working sweets select a store in Shibuya, is known internationally for dressing Lady Gaga.

The unorthodox approach has borne fruit - Detto hip-hop-meets-haute-couture collection is free of stereotypes and packed with fresh keys. His design approach, the creation of clothes, he feels be representative of Tokyo street style. In the heart of the current number of unconventional use of latex mat.

"I was not overly fetish," said Benedetto K, "So I left the rubber mat and fluffy."

Staff up shop at Designer is not a new phenomenon in Tokyo, especially in the world of Shibuya girls 109 brands, where the staff are sometimes successful flagship "producer" positions funded. Increase D.TT.K's, but based on a real talent that the industry would do well to look to the future.