Min Perhonen

(Hardback)

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A unique blend of Scandinavian sensibility and Japanese, Min Perhonen is characterised by a tenacious individuality that often contradicts the prevailing trends in Japanese high fashion with its emphasis on unmistakably feminine silhouettes and bright, minimalistic prints that have as much in common with the work of Alvar Aalto and Marimekko as they do with traditional Japanese design.

This thoughtfully designed volume gathers the most iconic work outputted by the fashion house in the last twenty years, highlighting the rich and witty world of Min Perhonen. A combination of new and archival photography as well as a collection of the illustrations showcase Minagawa's subtle approach to design while critical essays by Issey Miyake and Susan Brown offer insightful commentary about Minagawa's work.

Author Bio

Akira Minagawa is a Japanese fashion and furniture designer and founder of Mina Perhonen.

Issey Miyake is a Japanese fashion designer known for his technology driven clothing designs.

Susan Brown is the associate curator of the textile department of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.