It’s no secret to any of my readers that I love clothing designed by Yohji Yamamoto. However, I recently became acquainted with his daughter Limi Yamamoto over Instagram. We follow and like each other on a pretty regular basis. I was intrigued by the photos of her clothing and of course that always makes me want to learn more. I found a piece of hers in one of my favorite stores About Glamour and thought it would compliment something I already owned by her father. Now I am beginning to collect some of her pieces just because I love what I discovered and her clothes adds a subtle yet unique vibe to my collection of Japanese designers. Her collection is called Limi Feu.
Limi once said in an interview she creates clothing for women with an intensity that comes from within. The french word “feu” means fire, light, glow and she chose it as a name for herself and her collection to commemorate the fire within herself and the women she designs for. Because she is a woman she sees her designs as being realistic for women. Not an either/or kind of designer (my favorite kind) she often combines romance with street. Last week for me was an intense one filled with many strong emotions. When I put on her piece of clothing I could feel myself become activated by the weight and shape of the garment yet also felt protected at the same time. It was almost like a cloak that contained my feelings but still gave them enough room to be present.
Check back Wednesday for details of the clothes I am wearing (can you guess which are Yohji’s and which are Limi’s?) and find out more about the designs of Limi Feu.
There is such a wonderful energy to those clothes, and you convey it so well. Beautiful mix!
I love this outfit…super chic and cool!
Just stunning Lyn!
Just stunning Lyn!
The style and structure of each piece is simply wonderful and of course styled and worn so well. Will definately investigate her further.
I could walk 500 miles in that outfit. Definitely.
Stunning.
I could walk 500 miles in that outfit. Definitely.
Stunning.
IT suits you SO well……………
IT suits you SO well……………
I love how you described the emotional effect this garment had on you…feeling both secured and weighted down…interesting! this outfit somehow reminds me of a work of art.
I love how you described the emotional effect this garment had on you…feeling both secured and weighted down…interesting! this outfit somehow reminds me of a work of art.
I adore the large cuffs, the volume and the silhouette. The ensemble is breathtaking on you. "I could feel myself become activated" is the perfect articulation of how clothing affects emotions.
I adore the large cuffs, the volume and the silhouette. The ensemble is breathtaking on you. "I could feel myself become activated" is the perfect articulation of how clothing affects emotions.