This is an interview with Yuniya Kawamura, author of Sebastian Masuda  Q1: Can you explain who Sebastian Masuda is to those who are not familiar with his work? He is known as the Godfather of the Japanese kawaii (cute) culture which originated in Harajuku, one of Japan’s most famous fashionable districts. It is a home […]

This is a guest post by Benjamin Wild, author of Thom Browne In just over twenty years, Thom Browne has achieved something remarkable: he has made the grey suit revolutionary. The American designer’s distinctive uniform – cropped sleeves ending four inches above the wrist, trousers hemmed high above the ankle and those signature four white […]

The Fashion Auteurs is an important, fresh and exciting book series dedicated to fashion designers who have made a lasting impact on fashion history. Written by experts in the field, these concise titles explore the unique contributions of each designer, placing them in the context of their times and peers, gauging their influence on the […]