80s MODE et MODE GARÇONS Yohji Yamamoto: The Shock of Black

The impact of black, reviews from European fashion journalists and prominent figures after the "Boro Look" collection.
The reviews reflect the pros and cons of the new mode revolution brought about by Japanese designers such as Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto at the time.

The reviewers include:
* The President of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (Paris Couture Association)
* Le Figaro, and then Le Monde, the oldest newspapers in France
* Marie Claire, Marie France, and L'Officiel, historical fashion magazines in France
* Fashion correspondents from AFP

Image 1 shows some of them.

Looking at the works of other designers, it is clear that collections that made full use of colors, patterns, decorations, and luxurious fabrics were the mainstream. In contrast, the monochrome, destroyed "boro" (ragged) runway was very innovative.

Interviews with staff from Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Nicole, and Jurgen Lehl.
Backstage at Nicole.
Multiple patterns and sewing patterns.
Looks featuring Sayoko Yamaguchi.

Collections from the era when the founders of great brands such as CHANEL, Yves Saint Laurent, DIOR, BALMAIN, VALENTINO, World's End, Jean Paul Gaultier, MUGLER, SONIA RYKIEL, and Chloe were the designers themselves are featured.

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MODE et MODE January 1983: "The Impact of Black" - Reviews of Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto, with mentions of Kansai Yamamoto, Kenzo, Issey Miyake, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Dior, Junko Koshino, Givenchy, Ungaro, Vivienne Westwood, Sonia Rykiel, Yuki Torii, and Mugler.