The Mind of a Genius

Here are some absolutely breathtaking photos of a recent fashion museum exhibit in Antwerp by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, aptly named "Dreamshop."

I was reading about the exhibit here and here, and the first article stated, "Thought of in two parts, this event will be a retrospective of the designer’s work and also a unique threefold experience of his creative work: visual, tactile and corporal." This is a very good way to describe the experience of viewing the dresses (I'd do almost anything to be able to see them in person!). I was stunned at the exquisite beauty of the exhibit, but at the same time taken by it's simple aesthetic. It's as if Yamamoto has the dresses come alive. They appear to be larger than life, hovering ethereally over the musuem, or quietly staring out of windows, floating, standing, posing, contemplating. It's as if they have been imbued with life. Look for yourself!

































Special thanks goes to Perpendicular for her wonderful detective work!