This is one of the things that arrived in the mail this week from eBay, and I have been seriously excited about this vintage Kansai Yamamoto skirt. My mom and I are both avid collectors of Kansai Yamamoto and when we saw this skirt on eBay, we had to have it!
It's not something that I would want because I wanted to wear it all of the time, but more because it's typical of Kansai Yamamoto!
It's just one big square of knit fabric that has been tye-dyed and screen printed and has a hole in it for the waist.
^Here you can see the bizarre 'Kansai Plane' design. It also has a pocket.
Obviously this aviator skirt is the perfect match for my Junya Watanabe flight jacket from Fall 06.
I never mentioned, that when I was in Philadelphia I got to visit Kansai Yamamoto's exposition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was really cool, they had a video of his runway shows from 1971-1973 and they were amazing! Incredibly theatrical. I think you can watch them on Youtube (search Kansai Yamamoto) if you are so inclined!
I won't bombard you with tons of pictures of the exhibit but here are some of my favorites:
I have another eBay find to share! I'll try to post it tomorrow.
Laura says
Oh, the 2nd to last kimono-esque costume is absolutely gorgeous! And what awesome shoes.
StyleCopycat says
Interesting find!
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mayk says
WOW……….
AK says
AWESOME find on ebay- love it! Also that last picture from the exposition is my fav- absolutely gorgeous!
AK says
AWESOME find on ebay- love it! Also that last picture from the exposition is my fav- absolutely gorgeous!
Deep In Vogue says
amazing, I’m speechless
Eden says
I love how it kind of harkens back to childhood- very bizzare and yet nostalgic.
THE SHOE GIRL says
What a cool piece!!! I have just discovered your blog and I LOVE it. I hope you’ll check out my humble little shoe blog.
;)
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xox
simar says
amazing find….it looks great on you
lame basics says
cotton duck skirrrrrt :D
Betty says
ahhh I saw that exhibit in Philly too, and I have all of those same photos haha. It was all really gorgeous.
Prêt-à-Porter P says
i wish interesting fashion exhibits would come my way…
Juliana says
Lovely skirt there!!
kitty kitty says
http://www.5years.com/costume2.htm
You have probably already run across this link, but there are directions on how to make one of the Kansai Yamamoto David Bowie costumes from the ’70’s.
Amazing skirt… thanks for sharing
moonique says
that’s a really interesting skirt. it looks even more amazing with your margielas:)
Sunset says
Wow wow wow. I love how some of them don’t even have shoes paired with the pieces. Like you need any!
fashionispoison says
i would KILL for your shoes!
Wax says
The exhibit looks major. Wow!
Miss Urbanita says
It´s a sporty piece but you put the classy touch. Kisses ;)
britt says
I’m sorry, but your style is awful. What’s the thing with putting everything together on you?!
Sophie says
Salut,
Je m’appelle Sophie, je voudrais savoir si tu as apprend la Français au collège (ou lycée) ?
Merci :)
Répond sur mon blog s’il te plaît, en anglais si tu veux ;)
Sophie says
excuse moi j’ai oublié de laisser mon blog : http://setback-secrecy.skyblog.com
s’il te plaît répond moi :)
Brianne says
Great skirt! Very different.
Sandy says
I scored a kansai O2 coat on ebay a while back. do you know if that is/was a secondary line of his? Just wondering. He is a master!
Robbie says
you look like a superhero… i love it
Ashleigh says
its a unique skirt….just not sure if I like if paired with the open toe beige boots…it is interesting though…
addison says
love the skirt and the kimono with the faces on it is fantastic!!
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mira says
whatever happened to you contributing to teenugly? i would love to see your advice.
Noel says
Now that is one cool exhibit :).
stace says
im sorry that jacket looks like an inflated life vest, very stupid, i dont mean because it on you but ugly just as it is. it looks dumb
marie says
hi , i tried to look it up on youtube , but execpt two bad-qualities videos u can’t find anything , so if someone’s got a link to watch yamamoto’s fashion shows , can u mail it to me , please ? thanks !
( by the way , nice nice skirt ! )
Cely says
Hi ! I just adore your blog. I don’t know why, because actually, I couldn’t wear any of your clothes in the ‘everyday life’…
I write this comment from France, so maybe there are so many mistakes, but I wish you’ll understand. :D
& by the way, as ‘Sophie’in her comment a little higher, I wonder if you speak french, even a little ?
Cely, from http://trendsinthecity.hautetfort.com/
:)
La Fee says
It’s so stunning and unique! Great find :)
The Six Six Sick Girls says
Thanks for the lovely pictures of the show! It might even be worth a trip to Philly to see it, if it’s still up!
xxx,
Tiffany
Nini says
Jane! The skirt is fun…
xoxo
Nini Nguyen
alex says
DAMN GIRL! YOU HAVE IT GOIN ONNNN!
shila says
Oh i love kansai yamamoto’s collections.
And you just got the perfect skirt :)
Yonnie says
Very interesting choice :o)
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juliet says
Happy new year 2009!
Verove Mélina says
Hello!
I am francaise, thus, if it is badly translated, it is not of my fault, but the fault of the site that I use;) I found the address of your blog in the GLAMOUR (a magazine that my mom in bought.) I find ca impressionant all the shoes (et cetera) which you have, one would say that you are a big star lol ^^ I cross(spend) you the address of my blog: http: // m3l1n4-danc3.skyblog.com kisses and continuatoon maid
Trendy Gourmandise says
I have enjoyed your blog so much in ’08 !!!!!
viva ’09!
happy new year !!!!
clémence says
wAOUH complètement dingue,j’adoooore!
Yanique says
This skirt is soo sick!
Neon Life Vintage says
Hi! we love your site we have an amazing Kansai vintage sweater on our store! it is in excellent condition with a superb design. Please be sure to heck it out!
Best regards,
NLV
hunter says
that skirt is gorgeous! i must have one…what is the name of it? email me!
check out my blog peacelovemusic at http://www.h1u9n9t4er.blogspot.com
hunter says
that skirt is gorgeous! i must have one…what is the name of it? email me!
check out my blog peacelovemusic at http://www.h1u9n9t4er.blogspot.com