This is very good analysis of the always enigmatic Rei Kawakubo. Something I have been interested to know is what her clothing looked like in the 1970s. I have never seen examples of the first decade of her collections. I know that she was not doing her unfinished, deconstructed concepts yet. That was clearly a conscious change in the early 80s. She said so herself in the notes from the Met exhibition. She has said that early collections had Japanese folklore themes, something mentioned in this clip, so that gives some indication. But I am very curious to knwo what this early clothing looked like.
@@annishilcock4587 Thanks for the pro tip, but I have done research. As I mentioned, I attended the expertly curated exhibition at the Met that Kawakubo herself was involved in. There were no pre-1981 examples and the only references to what this clothing looked like were in her quotes. I can not find any runway or advertising photos online. My guess is the company was small enough that nothing is known to still exist and perhaps Kawakubo destroyed records of this period as she reinvented herself for her international expansion.
I would love to see a movie made inspired or fully about Rey Kawakubo. She’s so stoic and interesting. Her being a Japanese fashion designer and being how she is in her art/designs.. whether it’s her personality or vision of her fashion and lifestyle, I feel it would make for an intriguing movie to watch.
it makes me mad when people only know her brand from her converse collab because they tend to disrespect them and don’t even think about how much work she put into her brand and what she’s gone through to get to where she is now.
I was a student at FIT in NY in the early 80's.. what a great epoch for fashion especially the punk scene and the beginning of recognition for Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto deconstructed and how we all wore do much BLACK as students in New York City..center of our universe then.. this documentary brings me great memories and joy!!👌🤘👍🤭👏🙏🐈
I was working in Tokyo for a few months in 2012. One morning early at the office, I was rummaging the cabinets looking to make coffee. My Japanese coworker/host was absolutely horrified. He told me so-and-so prepared office coffee, and *she* would be in at 9. Biggest culture clash I ever experienced. We were both looking at each other with expressions of mystification and horror. I started grabbing cans of hot Boss coffee from machines on my way to work after that.
The "Alone in Kyoto" track at the beginning of this video is perfect. Perhaps we were/are all "Lost in Translation" with Rei Kawakubo's unique perspective. She's aimed to avoid making herself simple or understood; her life's work is a constant pursuit to see. Phenomenal.
25 minutes I had to GASP after hearing Rei's collaboration with environmental polluter - anti human rights clothing giant H&M....this a big NO NO NO NO NO NO FUCKING CAN DO .
Random Fun fact: Edna mode from the incredible (the superhero’s stylist/designer) is actually a portrayal of rei kawakubo. Edna was characterized as someone from a small country but large impact. Along with a few other identities such as Edith head from paramount pictures (the glasses Edna wears resembles hers so canny). So Edna is a real life designer somewhat. 😂
@@alecothegecko you heard it as a rumor but I know it as a fact. It’s written in books and can clearly see the resemblance of the character to real life
@@alecothegeckoou are correct… Edna Mode was primarily inspired by Edith Head and that has been common knowledge for years. That said, they obviously combined Edna’s character with Rei and Anna Wintour’s quirks/aesthetic as well.
Wooow just wow I recently took a picture with an entire bouquet of roses and thought to myself it was creative and looked cute - now seeing the models walking the runway with flowers on their heads (21:11) made me so satisfied and happy 😄
I always have to come back and revisit this masterpiece. Who else is here in 2021?
YES-■○•°
✋ February
yes
me
here because I can't find it on netflix
I have Vogue patterns from Issey Miyake and maybe others.
This is very good analysis of the always enigmatic Rei Kawakubo. Something I have been interested to know is what her clothing looked like in the 1970s. I have never seen examples of the first decade of her collections. I know that she was not doing her unfinished, deconstructed concepts yet. That was clearly a conscious change in the early 80s. She said so herself in the notes from the Met exhibition. She has said that early collections had Japanese folklore themes, something mentioned in this clip, so that gives some indication. But I am very curious to knwo what this early clothing looked like.
@@annishilcock4587 Thanks for the pro tip, but I have done research. As I mentioned, I attended the expertly curated exhibition at the Met that Kawakubo herself was involved in. There were no pre-1981 examples and the only references to what this clothing looked like were in her quotes. I can not find any runway or advertising photos online. My guess is the company was small enough that nothing is known to still exist and perhaps Kawakubo destroyed records of this period as she reinvented herself for her international expansion.
I had those converse in black the most umcorfotable shoes I own
JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE REI KAWAKUBO !!!!!!!!!!🎉🌹❤️ ( joyeux 80 ans 😊 )
I would love to see a movie made inspired or fully about Rey Kawakubo. She’s so stoic and interesting. Her being a Japanese fashion designer and being how she is in her art/designs.. whether it’s her personality or vision of her fashion and lifestyle, I feel it would make for an intriguing movie to watch.
2024
Really enjoyed this very creative & Inspiring.
Thanks a lot xxx
27:08
Gentleman: "Is this Comme des Garçons?"
Gentleman: "Is this Rei?"
Rihanna: "This is, Comme des Garçons"
Me: "Yes, Yess and Yesss🖤🖤🖤"
That gentleman was the recently deceased Andre Leon Talley.
legend
한글자막 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ보고싶다
Am I the only one who does hear sound?
We all hear sound
@@Fashionindustrybroadcast thank you - had to reset the device :)
song?
The spiritual picture structurally tire because poet rapidly identify abaft a rhetorical beast. towering, loving tie
17:55 spirited away song?? 🥲
it makes me mad when people only know her brand from her converse collab because they tend to disrespect them and don’t even think about how much work she put into her brand and what she’s gone through to get to where she is now.
Basic insta hypebeasts and bitches thought they were fashion icons for wearing converse x cdg play lmao
Yes exactly! Young people only now CDG from the red heart with eyes /:
Cdg play is an abortion that is normiepraised.
Cdg as a whole is saintly.
I only have things from the Mainline.
I would never wear this CDG Shirt or Converse shit😂
God forbid new people learning about these powerhouses from more accessible products..
She is actually quite beautiful!
Just like honey xxx
In the 80s in Paris, we would have killed for a piece of clothing from Comme des Garçons.
Would you ever make a video about beauty:beast?
Can you elaborate a bit on that idea ? Sounds intriguing
I see where Anna Wintour got her look...
FR. Get your own look Anna!
@@jacksong3085 🤭
I was a student at FIT in NY in the early 80's.. what a great epoch for fashion especially the punk scene and the beginning of recognition for Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto deconstructed and how we all wore do much BLACK as students in New York City..center of our universe then.. this documentary brings me great memories and joy!!👌🤘👍🤭👏🙏🐈
Thank you Judi. Rock on !
The ethos of BLACK lives on in NYC today particularly in art&design schools. At least it did in the early 2010s..
love my COMME des GARCONS white with red rubber sole sneakers
That Spirited Away piano song tho
12:04 Rei Kawakubo confurmed that she is a punk. In her words, she identifies with punk "as a spirit"
I would sell my kidney just to get slapped across the face by Kawakubo
How much would you take ?
Angry all the time. Sounds like fun. Yuck.
2022
I feel so lucky to have visited her exhibition at the Met
Yess, feed my fashion neuronss.
This is great!
Just what I was looking to watch
I hear ghibli soundtrack music, that adds points
The choreography and dancers are from Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Why no acknowledgement in the voiceover?
I worked for CDG for over a decade & Yohji Yamamoto for a few years, both in NYC. Amazing designers, clothing & ideologies.
I was working in Tokyo for a few months in 2012. One morning early at the office, I was rummaging the cabinets looking to make coffee. My Japanese coworker/host was absolutely horrified. He told me so-and-so prepared office coffee, and *she* would be in at 9. Biggest culture clash I ever experienced. We were both looking at each other with expressions of mystification and horror.
I started grabbing cans of hot Boss coffee from machines on my way to work after that.
She and Yoji Yamamoto both sound like INTJs.
High Street Colliers Wood London England U.K Boots Store Pharmacy work for the beauty Make-up work Ms Rihanna _________ for fashion so..@#.
I love and admire this woman.....a true icon on so many levels.
Why this design...No trend and completely unwearable survive in vogue fashion industry ????
I am amazing !!!
What tf are you even talking about
@@naurrrre Lol
The "Alone in Kyoto" track at the beginning of this video is perfect. Perhaps we were/are all "Lost in Translation" with Rei Kawakubo's unique perspective. She's aimed to avoid making herself simple or understood; her life's work is a constant pursuit to see. Phenomenal.
thank you so much i was racking my brain trying to remember what song that was
[(REMEMBER)]
Literally brought tears to my eyes, she is so inspiring and my idol.
I agree. I only wear Issey, Yohji, and Comme.
@@Hpierrenyc where do you buy the clothes
@@wehatevince If you're asking where you can buy high fashion like that, Grailed, Vestiaire Collective, Farfetch, END and SSense are decent options.
she along with ralph Lauren are my idols.
Comme definitely was way ahead of its time in the mid 80s.
🌪💨👏🏼🖤🖤🖤
To be different and ahead of time❤️
It is not easy but it is be much worth the time and effort and creation , out of the box thinking
Her design style is in her name and demeanor. Kubo means "hollow" or "sunken". Check your names for a clue to your design style.
I just want to understand why kei ninomiya is so fire...so now I'm researching all comme stuff. Personally kei is my favorite.
Fantastic documentary and excellent narrating. What a joy!
Thank you so much. Your feedback means so much to the passionate team who made this. x
I heard Inochi no Namae and Liquid Sunshine. Great taste.
amazing!! i want to get a tattoo of this goddess!!
What is that opening sequence from? I need to know!
We made it from her Collection pics
Please add subtitle i dont understand well.
SO INSPIRING
Thanks Anthony x
"hiroshima's revenge" 🖤
love this docu., thank you so much for uploading it, the end with jesus and mary chain's song its the cherry on top! thanks! Love Rei.
It's the perfect song for Rei. "Listen to the girl as she takes on half the world..."
You have good taste in music. "Listen to the girl as she takes on half the world...like honey !"
IMHO I would have preferred sidewalking BUT it ALL reminds Me of when Linda E. allowed US to Continue shopping W/HER at Chelsea location;)
I love all the world of Rei Kawakubo, she is great , she is a mysterious woman, I love that to...
I love Rei!! God bless u and your vision . 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵❤️❤️
Spirited away theme mid interview 👌🏾
What a based woman
The jazzy kevin minimally fit because good-bye postsurgically collect minus a average bar. chivalrous, gleaming psychiatrist
25 minutes I had to GASP after hearing Rei's collaboration with environmental polluter - anti human rights clothing giant H&M....this a big NO NO NO NO NO NO FUCKING CAN DO .
Arigato ❤️🖤❤️
nicely made thank you!
Thank you so much Stanton. x
I found this piece to be incredibly illuminating. I was not acquainted with RK and there's a sense of loss there.
CONCEPT FASHION
Masterful Designer’s I love
What is the song title at Yohji Yamamoto interview part?
Just Like Honey
Track list ?
One of the most brilliant & informative videos around Rei, I've ever seen! Thank you so much for this! Will be watching your other renegade videos too
Awesome, thank you! Please subscribe, Like and keep giving your thoughts and feedback. x
Love the studio ghibli music as the soundtrack. Joe Hisashi’s music is top notch.
16:20 artist
Dream couple...
So creative, beautiful ❤️👏👏👏👏👏
Many many thanks
これ、何用の何？
"even the way her employees are required to act and dress" vs "my designs are intended for every woman"
she is the legend
My icon
does anyone know if the trench coat at 21:19 can be bought? or its name or even what year its from
She looks miserable.
THANK YOU!
Random Fun fact: Edna mode from the incredible (the superhero’s stylist/designer) is actually a portrayal of rei kawakubo. Edna was characterized as someone from a small country but large impact. Along with a few other identities such as Edith head from paramount pictures (the glasses Edna wears resembles hers so canny). So Edna is a real life designer somewhat. 😂
No capes!
this is not true lol only rumored she is also rumored to be based on costum designer Edith Head
@@alecothegecko you heard it as a rumor but I know it as a fact. It’s written in books and can clearly see the resemblance of the character to real life
@@alecothegeckoou are correct… Edna Mode was primarily inspired by Edith Head and that has been common knowledge for years. That said, they obviously combined Edna’s character with Rei and Anna Wintour’s quirks/aesthetic as well.
So beautiful collection
Thank you so much 😊
She is genius 💕💕💕💕💕 turning my soul inside out ❤️
I love COMME DES GARCON. I have been wearing COMME DES GARCON since the 1990's. I enjoyed your video.
Awesome! Thank you!
nicely made thank you!
what is the music? please！
i remember the music from begging, its also in the movie "lost in translation "
"Lost in Kyoto" by Air
I love REI
alone in the kyoto :)
Great documentary she seems so interesting
Thanks you for your feedback. Rei is an inspiring character.
An icon 🤍
LOL the Totoro Music in the background?
17:25 tryn be slick sneaking in spirited away
Wooow just wow
I recently took a picture with an entire bouquet of roses and thought to myself it was creative and looked cute - now seeing the models walking the runway with flowers on their heads (21:11) made me so satisfied and happy 😄
Stunning pieces. Not simply fashion but Sculpture
👏👏👏
Fucking LOOOOOVE THIS 🖤❤️🔥
We love you back Hollie xxx
Whats this fashion 😒!?
Yes, Rei is an icon
Can someone put summary about this??
Tnx in advanced 😊
Which part?
@@Fashionindustrybroadcast whole thing
Tnkuu for replying 💓
29:10 what's the name of the song, please.
Honey" Jesus and Mary Chain. !!!
One of the all time great songs !!!
what song is it at the end omg
"Honey" Jesus and Mary Chain. !!!
I love this, so much!
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Please do one Margiela, Please, please, We would love this. Because there's not too many out here & he is so influential as Rei kawakubo