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New collection by Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto released a new collection in Tokyo for the first time in 19 years. The models for the release show were not professional models – they were Japanese celebrities such as  actors, musicians, architects, writers, filmmakers, etc with different … Continue reading

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Shin Azumi for Fredericia

Japanese designer Shin Azumi designed chairs and tables for Danish brand Fredericia, and the products were exhibited at Milan design week 2 weeks ago. “Nara” is the name of the Japanese city, and the city is well known for free-roaming … Continue reading

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Tokujin Yoshioka SPECTRUM

Tokujin Yoshioka’s exhibition “Tokujin Yoshioka_SPECTRUM” will start in Seoul, South Korea on May 1st. This table is the largest optical glass table in the world. via: excite.co.jp

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The invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka

Italian furniture producer Kartell will release “The invisibles” designed by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka. These are images of the shop installation “Snowflakes”, which promotes “The invisibles” chairs.

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Canon NEOREAL in Milan Design week

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Wire-chair by Nendo

  Japanese design studio Nendo will exhibit “wire-chair”  at Galleria Antonia Jannone during the Milan design week, starting on the 13th of April. Here is the text from their press release: “wire-chair” will be shown at the nendo’s private exhibition … Continue reading

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VERTU with Kazumi Murose

Kazumi Murose is called “Ningen Kokuho” in Japan. It means “Living national treasure”. This status has been giving to masters in different fields, who have extraordinary techniques. He is a master of “Shitsugei” or Japanese  lacquer art. Vertu is a … Continue reading

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KENZO POWER by Kenya Hara

Fashion Brand Kenzo’s cosmetic line “KENZO POWER” will release “COLOGNE” on the 1st of April.  “KENZO POWER”‘s metalic and cool design has been expressed with it’s transparent bottle this time. Via: excite.co.jp

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Wrist Watches by Naoto Fukasawa

Naoto Fukasawa has designed “Wrist watches” for “plus minus design”, where he works as a creative director.  The new watches looks very simple at a glance, but of course there is something different about these watches. What is different about … Continue reading

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Art Brut Japonais

“Art Brut Japonais” exhibition will start on March 24th (until January 2nd 2011) at La halle saint pierre museum in Paris. 63 Japanese pop artists will exhibit their work. Part of the exhibition will be shown at Spirit Art Museum.

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