fruits

I clearly need to locate a physical copy of this book for my coffee table. I recently came across a few sources which are pointing to Japanese pop-culture as up and coming influences on European and American designers.

The Oxford Journal online offers thought-out and researched ideas on how Japan is emerging as a template for cultural power in the market.

I did find it to be rather interesting that American jean companies draw more business than European labels- as far as denim is concerned. For example, Earl jean company draws 50% of foreign jean exports!

Thinking back to the days of bar tending- when late-night television was a necessary indulgence post-hectic shift- The Tyra Banks hosted model show. Was it America's Next Top Model ? There is an episode where four girls are set loose into the streets of Tokyo to put together ensembles- most failed miserably. Beyond the frustration of the language barrier and their inability to navigate the neighborhoods, there were many fantastic boutiques burgeoning with truffles...vibrant patterns, ruffles all meant to come together into eclectic expressions. It was engrossing to watch these American women attempt to wade into pop-culture fashion in Japan...or was it simply the guilty pleasure of viewing the complete mess of humanity that is Tyra Banks??