Limi Feu, a true Yamamoto

Limi Yamamoto proudly follows her father's footsteps into the fashion world's recognition with her second Paris show. Nevertheless, her fall2008/winter2009 collection, presented under Limi Feu label at Paris Fashion Week, reflects a new Japanese aesthetics.

The young designer, who never dreamed of getting into fashion and wished she could play bass guitar in a rock band, makes a strong statement by showing her clothes on beautiful Japanese women, with more common body types, turning away from the standard model parade.

Limi Feu fall'08/winter'09

Limi Feu fall'08/winter'09

Limi Feu's designs explore asymmetry, androgyny and Edwardian fashion, the usual references for Yohji Yamamoto signature style, but she manages to give them a fresh, new twist. The monochrome palette and the severe black tailored pieces are mixed with playful bubble or ruffled skirts and princess coats, Harajuku DIY street styling and something more of a cutting edge spirit. I can't help to think of Manga cartoons characters looking at some of the pieces.

Limi Feu at Paris Fashion Week

Limi Feu at Paris Fashion Week

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