Aski Kataski

[runner]

A/W 07
"nostalgia for unreal past"


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[runner]

images from contemporaryfashion.net



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[SomethingElse]

Wonderful work, each and every piece and look. The fabrics appear to be very natural and comfortable. Thank you, Runner!

[IMG]The words “Aski Kataski” are part of a larger ancient Greek incantation: Aski-kataski-haix-tetrax-damnameneus-aision, thought to mean, “Darkness, Light, Sun and Truth”. It is believed that the shortened version evolved into a slang term for magic in the ancient world, much like hocus pocus. Today Aski Kataski is a label out of Japan designed by Katsuhiro Makino. As can be seen below, looks from the s/s 2006 collection demonstrate how this incredibly talented designer breaths life into various materials, notions and ordinary objects. The magic performed here is no illusion.[/IMG]

“Corset Cake”, in honor of So-En’s 70th Anniversary, So-En July 2006

“Corset Cake”, in honor of So-En’s 70th Anniversary, So-En July 2006

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[gius]

Great thread! Thank you runner
I like his mixing of different fabrics... It's very textural and tactile

The 'antique' idea reminds me of Shinsaku Maehama ...
Is this aesthetic very popular now in Japan?
I also think of CCP, Carpe Diem, and even Julius

[gemi_12]

I like the deconstructed look... but I think sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming

[juliadawn]

like some of it~

[runner]

thanks SomethingElse
mina perhonen too made some "cake" for the event if I remember rightly

Originally Posted by gius

Great thread! Thank you runner
I like his mixing of different fabrics... It's very textural and tactile

The 'antique' idea reminds me of Shinsaku Maehama ...
Is this aesthetic very popular now in Japan?
I also think of CCP, Carpe Diem, and even Julius

I'd say it's not very popular in Japan, although discovering new things by studying the past is one of their usual practice.
most people don't even know of golem etc.
but apparently there is room for little labels with that kind of aesthetic to be active on a small scale.
so, volga volga is actually tokyo based now, and takayuki suzuki just did his first runway show.
I think it has been noticeable since about the mid 90's when some people earnestly started searching for the insecure charm that the products almost like the incarnation of prometheus (or apollo) have lost, which CdG A/W 04 might trigger.

[softgrey]

this is heaven on earth......
so inspiring...

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thank you runner...for always being a constant source of inspiration with the things that you bring and share...
what a treasure...

[wheneveriwakeup]

This is absolutely magical. His remarkable and clever use of fabrics is amazing. Every piece is special.

[.francesca]

oh, this is perfect. i'm totally speechless over this. so, so perfect.

everything! the actual construction and styling of the clothes, the photography, composition, model. everything is totally taking my breath away.

thanks, runner - you always know exactly what i need to see for inspiration, just when i need to see it!

[runner]

glad you all like it



S/S 08

[runner]

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[wheneveriwakeup]

It's still quite magical. The overall presentation is so sedately gorgeous, I think. The 'washed' (???) leather pieces and the lighter colored pieces are particularly beautiful. The slightly 'worn-feeling' adds such a touch of personal beauty to it. As if these clothes are truly one's skin... they've seen, relished, and weathered through life. So inspiring when garments manage to tell a story...



Thanks, Runner!

[jhaime]

'darkness, light, earth, sun, and truth'; all elements that are certainly prevelent within Katsuhiro's s/s 08 philosophy...

I was thinking of this line the other day runner, do you know where he's stocked for s/s 08?

some seriously delectable pieces!

[Yanka]

this is so wonderfully weird and scary.