themuse.jezebel.com: In a welcome break from the fashion month norm, Kenzo, which was founded by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada and is now helmed by Opening Ceremony founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, presented its Paris runway show as an intermission within a traditional Japanese Kagura dance performance.
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I find it very confusing that people aren't paying more attention to the production value and design of modern day fashion shows. If you've seen any big show online from the past two decades, you can find a horde of beautiful theatrical elements. Heavily designed sets, fantastic lighting, and exciting aural elements have all become an almost expected part of the fashion world, and it's very inspiring to look at from an artistic perspective. While some designers still tend to take a more simplistic approach, presenting the clothes in more traditional venues, or instead simply picking a beautiful venue and letting it speak for itself, there are many designers who are opting for largely theatrical experiences at their presentations. Ive spent tons of time admiring Louis Vuitton shows, particularly when Marc Jacobs was the creative director, which always featured a very cohesive and stunning design to the show itself, beyond the clothes.
I love theatre from other cultures. This Japanese traditional show has always interested me. The idea of using a Japanese theatre show as a means to gather people for a fashion show is a brilliant Idea. Especial to get more everyday people to see and look at what styles could possible be on the market in a season or two. But I agree with Ellie Shechet, the fashion show presented in the short video was lackluster to say the least. I didn't see anything very interesting. But that could be going back to the idea that these shows are for designer that may be on shelfs next year, they have to be more realistic and less artistic. I would love to see a Japanese show with a High fashion show as the intermission. I do not know if this concept would work in an american setting.
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