Shigoto Fashion is a Japanese company that features unique and comfortable Japanese apparel. Typical Japanese street wear such as Tabi boots, Tobi pants, T shirts, and Teko wristbands are designed and made in Japan.
The fashion show had samurai-styled models wearing tobi pants (balloon-shaped trousers), t-shirts, tabi shoes (split toed shoes), and decorative wristbands.
Their collection is available for men and women.
Watch an exclusive interview with two of the models in the show below.
For more information or to purchase Shigoto Fashion, please visit their website http://www.shigotofashion.com/
Interview by Jenny Mar
Photos and video by Stevyn Llewellyn
This Day/Arise Magazine featured four designers in their African Fashion Collective 2009 show in the Bryant Park tents. Tyson Beckford, Alex Wek, and many other African-American super models walked the runway. Xuly.Bët, Funkin’ Fashion Factory was first up in the evening’s lineup. The models proudly strutted down the runway in form fitting sportswear constructed from corduroy, velour, denim, and pleather. A patent-leather head to toe look and denim jumpsuits rounded out the ensemble. The androgynous face of Grace Jones stretching and morphing on a screen behind the models was the real crowd pleaser of this portion of the show.
The second designer, Tiffany Amber, followed with pretty shantung dresses edged with intricate beading. Her attention to detail was evident in the colorful flower embroidery and wooden beadwork of her garments. Stoned Cherrie’s collection consisted of swing jackets and high-waisted cigarette pants, pretty cap sleeve dresses and blouson-sleeved shirts. The teardrop cut outs rimming the neckline of a dress had images of little purple women dancing inside- a beautiful, intricate detail. Momo’s collection was composed of animal printed silk knits and cashmeres which would be apropos in Palm Beach. The flapper-style hats provided a nice cohesive element to her line-up.
The show was extremely entertaining and festive and the exuberant crowd was one of the most supportive audiences I’ve ever encountered at a runway show. The presentation closed with looks from all four designers along with long white cotton dresses printed with President Obama’s likeness, which made for a perfect ending to an optimistic, upbeat show.
Graey designer, Janet Kim, held her Fall 2009 Collection at Madison Court this year. It was a fairly small collection filled with very colorful geometric silk chiffon frocks. They’re playful and fun, but I can’t help but feel like we’re supposed to be seeing more useful daily wear clothing. I guess she does keep them at affordable prices though.
I kicked off the Fashion Week season with my girlfriends, at New York Model Management’s Fashion Week Party at Hotel Grace. We danced by a colorful pool while the champagne flowed like water, and partied the night away with the likes of Tyson Beckford, runway & print models, and the cast of Real Housewives of NYC.
Designer Tadashi Shoji unveiled a crisp and very upbeat dress collection for Fall 2009. Vivacious hues, such as Rapture Rose, played an important role in casting this season’s message of hope and clarity. Wisteria, turquoise, and lime also livened up the sheer cream and ebony numbers.
Shoji worked a stunning, minimalistic approach in his styling where light elements (such as ruffled chiffon, sweetheart halters, and bubble pleats) received the rock glam treatment. The black tights, patent leather heels, studded belts, and crystal rhinestone baubles kept things powerful and edgy without overshadowing the feminine undertones.
– Tiffany Chang
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
See more photos from the Tadashi Shoji Show below
Shigoto hosted a fashion show on June 10th at Ninja New York-located in Tribeca.
