In Paris, MIHARAYASUHIRO titled his presentation "Chinpira," a word loosely translated from Japanese to mean "punk." But it wasn't the typical American or British punk designers like Marc Jacobs were referencing this season. For Fall/Winter 2013, there were skull-and-crossbones motifs, golden snakeskin suits and embroidery on sleeves that suggested Yakuza affiliations, and everything -- from the dark color scheme to the steely glare of the models -- had a slightly sinister edge to it. Still, wit...
In Paris, MIHARAYASUHIRO titled his presentation "Chinpira," a word loosely translated from Japanese to mean "punk." But it wasn't the typical American or British punk designers like Marc Jacobs were referencing this season. For Fall/Winter 2013, there were skull-and-crossbones motifs, golden snakeskin suits and embroidery on sleeves that suggested Yakuza affiliations, and everything -- from the dark color scheme to the steely glare of the models -- had a slightly sinister edge to it. Still, wit...
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