Mintdesigns F/W 08.09 Tokyo

[mishahoi]

because there already isnt enough information on the Tokyo collections...

Mintdesigns
Hokuto Katsui and Nao Yagi of Mintdesigns have always been heavy hitters in the Tokyo Collections, where loyal followers flock to their consistently fun shows highlighting their unique aesthetic and quirky predilections.
At first glance, their stance on fashion seems less cerebral than many of their Japanese predecessors or contemporaries, but closer inspection of the Mintdesigns mind-set reveals strings of thoughtful prose carefully woven into the fabric of their design.
For this autumn/winter '08 "Trash, Slash and Flash!" collection, shredded paper poured out of pockets and was made into headdresses and ornaments for shoes. Loose-knit cardigans were also layered over apron dresses with punchily quaint, neon floral prints scattered over checkerboard tiles.
For men, boxy cardigans in beige and green stripes, and wool trousers with zigzag patterns looked cozy even without all of the extra stuffing.
All this seemingly played into their viewpoint-changing theme, whereby something apparently unneeded ("Trash!") can be radically reworked ("Slash!") to create something totally new ("Flash!"). Though the clothes may most readily appeal to those of a more playful inclination, closer inspection reveals a simple aesthetic that even the most fashionably inept can exploit . . . in a Flash! -Mi.J

japantimes.co.jp




photos from jiji.com

 

[mishahoi]

jiji.com　last two jfw.jp

 

[mishahoi]

sorry can`t find the whole collection...
jfw.jp

 

[softgrey]

thanks a bunch misha!...

i always look forward to seeing what this collection is going to be like from season to season....

i think that the season i first discovered them has still got to be my fave...
i guess that was almost 3 yrs ago now...
somehow that one just struck a chord with me...

and i really still love the things i got from their uniqlo collaboration...
i'm not super keen on this from what i can see...
but the styling is rather distracting...

so - to be fair...
i would like to see it all pulled apart in order to get a better look at the individual pieces...

 

[mishahoi]

thanks a bunch misha!...

i always look forward to seeing what this collection is going to be like from season to season....

i think that the season i first discovered them has still got to be my fave...
i guess that was almost 3 yrs ago now...
somehow that one just struck a chord with me...

and i really still love the things i got from their uniqlo collaboration...
i'm not super keen on this from what i can see...
but the styling is rather distracting...

so - to be fair...
i would like to see it all pulled apart in order to get a better look at the individual pieces...

the crazy styling always bothered me as well...its so hard to get past. And dont get me started on those shoes! (rubber oversized clogs the models could even barely walk in).

But they definitely have their own unique perspective and a very loyal following-- not to mention the clothes are usually very good quality. The zigzag pants and the coats are very thick wool

 

[ChicParisienne]

I like their concept very much...not to mention the pastel-hued clothes