Jun Takahashi shrouded the models with leather masks for her Fall collection. An eerie reminder of the masking of both Iraqi and American prisoners in the media. Imagery that is just a little harsh while American’s are still occupying the people of Iraq. What is amazing about this collection is how similar this collection could be attributed to such designers as McQueen and Yamamoto. But Takahashi really has crafted a unique vision of modern and deconstruction in every piece of the collection. The strong point of the collection is that the designer really made sure that each piece is wearable and unique.

A vast amount of the pants in the collection are tight fitting, while there were a handful of full leg pants. The strongest pieces of the collection were all the knitwear that Takahashi created. First was the pale gray cashmere sweater with a plunging v-neck line. The sweater is gathered at the hem as well as the cuffs to create a little balloon affect to the sweaters shape. Another strong knitwear look is the white lambs wool texture sweater. The sweater is wrapped with a matching white strap around the arms. Worn over the sweater is a unique scarf, one end of the scarf is the collar of a white-buttoned dress shirt. The other end of the scarf is the two sleeves of a dress shirt. A unique and original piece!

The must have pieces of the collection are two outerwear pieces. First was the cashmere camel overcoat with a matching scarf around the neck and worn with a chunky knit cashmere shawl. The unique feature of the coat is the matching waist wrap or belt worn low on the hip. The belt is thickly gathered, adding a different line to the look. The other must have piece is the white aviator jacket that has been reworked. The lapels of the jacket has been designed to lay as wide bands that the designer embellished with several textures of satin ribbon, knit, waffled wool and braids. The jacket is worn with a matching scarf draped over the arm and pair of full leg crepe pants.

Overall this collection certainly has a number of looks we have seen over and over this season. But Takahashi’s outerwear and knitwear really stands out on its own. Bravo Madame Takahashi!

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