Aski Kataski

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The designer/artisan Katsuhiro MAKINO (1977-) was born in Japan.

Makino studied at Bunka Fashion College from 1996 to 2000. During his studies in Tokyo, he won many prizes, and one of them offer him one-year study at Ecole de la Chambre Syndical de la Couture Parisienne. Being registered in the last year, he received Grand Prix in the graduation show. After his graduation, he did an internship in the design team of Sonia Rykiel, and then, in 2003, he founded his own label "Aski Kataski" in Paris.

His creation is based on the nostalgia for his childhood that he spent in an old house surrounded by green near the sea. Using antique materials and commonplace garments from 19th century to 1940's, he reconstitutes memories of cloths/clothing as well as his memory itself.

The name of the label derives from an incantation "Aski-kataski-haix-tetrax-damnameneus-aision" which means "darkness, light, earth, sun, and truth". As ancient priests used to recite these words to protect people from devils, Makino hopes his creation becomes a talisman of people who wear his clothes.

contemporaryfashion.net



some more info here
http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f60/aski-kataski-s-s-06-paris-34376.html



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S/S 04
"attic armoire: memories of grandmother"


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A/W 04
"attic armoire: memories of grandfather"



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S/S 05
"the fairy tale dreams"



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A/W 05
"lonely forest"


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S/S 06
"drawer of memories"


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A/W 06
"barn dance"



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S/S 07
"spending time"



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A/W 07
"nostalgia for unreal past"


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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! B)

“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