Kansai Yamamoto and Clive Arrowsmith, the Meeting of Two Creative Titans

Famous Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto and British photographer Clive Arrowsmith have collaborated in exceptional ways, merging fashion and photography to create captivating works. Kansai Yamamoto, known for his avant-garde aesthetic, often pushed the boundaries of design, while Clive Arrowsmith captured visual energy with his creative lens.

The collaboration between this genius of Japanese Fashion and the British Clive Arrowsmith began in the 1970s, an era of cultural fusion and artistic experimentation. Their joint work has often been featured in renowned publications, highlighting originality and transgression of convention. Kansai Yamamoto created unique pieces, infused with vibrant colors and bold patterns, while Clive Arrowsmith captured them with a distinctive visual sensibility.

The legacy of this collaboration lies in its impact on the fashion and photography industry, demonstrating how the combination of visionary creativity can transcend artistic boundaries. Yamamoto and Arrowsmith left an indelible mark, inspiring future generations to explore the unique intersection between fashion and visual art.

At the start of Fashion Week in Paris, we would like to pay tribute to this Master of Japanese Fashion who left us on July 21, 2020, and to his lifelong friend Clive Arrowsmith.
Discover the exclusive interview conducted by Clive Arrowsmith during the Japan Show in 2014

The photographs of the collaboration of Clive Arrowsmith and Kansai Yamamoto can be discovered in our eShop. Art Photographs in Limited Edition and in Posters Edition.
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