I was at an interview this week for a very highly respected fashion course when I was asked about my favourite designer. I started to tell them about how much I liked Gareth Pugh until I realised how I was probably about the 206485764th student to go on about him so I then dropped Kei Kagami into the mix.. to which I got the response; “A who now?”
Seriously, I thought I was the one being interviewed to gain a place on YOUR course?
Anyways, I came across this Japanese designer when doing a project on the human body and how it can be translated into or depicted in clothing. He is most famous probably for his collection inspired by the Saw films.. all the chains and spikes reminiscent of torture instruments. He began studying as an architect which isn’t surprising as there are clear structural qualities in all of his designs. He skilfully embodies all that is shape depicting it in a different way in each design.The “waterdress” that he created is probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!
Okay kids, lesson over.
