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Undercover Spring 2006 Collection from Paris Fashion Week-A dose of German Prog Rock accented by heavy chains, t-shirt capes and terrific faded prints -Fashiontribes Fashion Blog
Jun Takahashi, arguably Japan's freshest fashion force, as well as it's new design darling proved why his Undercover line has a cult-like following. Literally. His Spring 2006 Paris show was influenced by German Prog rock-and his models pledged allegiance to The Amazing Tale of Zamiang and a man named Klaus. Don't feel left out- the Amazing Tale and Klaus were figments of Takahashi's obviously active imagination. The clothing however, was an Amazing Tale in itself-one that I would like to pledge allegiance to myself. The entire collection paid homage to the t-shirt- Jun was interested in playing with a common item, taking something simple, common and limited and venturing into the possibilities of what could be done with it. If his collection s the answer to his posed thesis, I am all about playing with t-shirts.
In what has been, by far, the freshest collection to date, Takahashi took the commonplace item and spun it into over-sized dresses, skirts that allowed the sleeves to hang by the hips, terrific capes and draped tunics. Accented by skinny, multi-pocket pants and faded prints of record covers and vinyl, he somehow managed to take his kooky concept and make it desirable. Models, donning headpieces made of t-shirts and industrial chain, as well as belts made of heavy chain and meal tassels, occasionally appeared to have skin modifications. The room, dark and filled with pillar-sized candles, set a mood that made it clear no corner would be cut. Leather pants and sandals were accented with metal nails at the feet, halos were made of link-chain, and the most outstanding boots had a faded print t-shirt cradling the leg. Sign FT up for nearly everything- we want every t-shirt, dress, skirt and cape, as well as a meeting with Mr. Takahashi to decorate our living spaces.
-Rachel
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October 5, 2005 in Art, Design, Fashion, Fashiontribes Files, Pop Culture, Spring 2006 Runway Shows, Weblogs | Permalink
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