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The menswear collection was an exercise in much darker themes. The models wore elaborate up-do hairstyles and intricate oversized tweed coats, mohair sweaters, veils, and cargo pants to create a look that felt like a grotesque kitschy suburban socialite mixed with the edge of militaria. Since the previous season was a bit heavy in the subject matter, the designer wanted to do something more lighthearted. The follow-up collection 'Paperdoll' showed Jun Takahashi's fascination with dress-up paper dolls. This display of pure unbridled expression cemented him in the upper echelons of the Avant-Garde fashion scene, up there with his Japanese compatriots, Junya Watanabe and Rei Kawakubo.

UNDERCOVER JUN TAKAHASHI 2006 FULL

Full of confidence, vibrancy, and life, the outcome was a twist to behold, resulting in a standing ovation for the designer. Jun concluded the momentous runway with his models striding in colorful flowing headdresses.

The catwalk began with the eerie crooning of Elvis' 'Blue Moon' followed by Link Ray's classic 'Rumble'. As with any Undercover runway, the music played a pivotal role in the presentation. The shape of the patches was reminiscent of literal scabs and mending on worn-in garments. Many of the pieces seemed to be made almost entirely out of patches. The show featured some of the most intricately sewn pieces of any Undercover collection. 'Scab' was a play on mutated fabrics, crust-punk aesthetics, and tribal garments. The 'Scab' collection, is one of the most celebrated debut presentations of Paris Fashion Week. Kawakubo would champion his work to fashion journalists and those within the industry.Īs a result, Jun presented his first womenswear collection in Paris for the Spring Summer 2003 fashion week. Kawakubo, pleased with his success, urged him to show his collections in Paris to help the brand garner a wider reputation abroad. The bold graphics were paired with baggy trousers and jeans to create a casual street-style look that would help define the brand for the next decade.Īfter rapid success in the Tokyo scene, Jun began a correspondence with Rei Kawakubo. Digital skull motifs and camos were printed on work shirts and jackets.

The collection itself featured unique silhouettes and grotesque subjects, beastly masks, prop gloves in the shape of claws. The video was released via VHS tape alongside t-shirts, fake blood props, and visual books adding to the many horror motifs. The collection also featured a documentary-style video of Jun visiting George at his studio in LA.

UNDERCOVER JUN TAKAHASHI 2006 SERIES

The two would create a series of looks inspired by industrial bands like Ministry and White Zombie as well as horror films like Scream and Friday the 13th. Jun worked alongside LA designer Screaming Mad George. Instead of the traditional catwalk, the collection was showcased through a series of visuals and props. In terms of presentation Jun's Spring Summer 1996 collection 'Under The Cover' was one of the most innovative of the decade.

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