Comme des Garcons Designer Rei Kawakubo’s Protege Kei Ninomiya is Back Again! “noir” Collection for 2014 SS

Called “noir kei ninomiya” , all of the 70 or so pieces on display were primarily black as night. I think of it as a challenge in making an all-black garment as beautiful and awe-inspiring as a technicolor gown. That would be a tough fight, but Ninomiya has an arsenal of tricks up he sleeve. 

 

For example, laser-cut weaving, chain-metal shoulders, plastic peonies, and bunches of what look like sea anemones blooming studs from their center. Despite the dark name and color scheme, there were a lot of feminine touches here, especially with all of the floral decoration. 

 

 

There is no such thing as “just a top” or “just a skirt” in his collection. Every. Single. Piece. has some kind of intricate detail, decoration, or twist to make them special. Both the wearer and the observer can enjoy seeing the pieces.

二宮さんの作品には「ただの洋服」なんて１着もありません。すべてのものに「ひねた」アクセントや装飾で斬新なテクを施され、着る側も見る側も楽しめるファッションになっている。

 

For example, this seemingly simple dress’ tucks….
例えば、この割とシンプルに見えるドレスでも…

 

All have different sticktches! It’s not necessary, but Kei puts major effort into every little detail

タックのステッチがそれぞれ異なる！繊細すぎる！す、す、すてき

 

Currently, one of my favorite ensembles is a AW 2013 piece from the first noir commercial collection. It’s got a big 3D “shell” spiral on the skirt and asymmetrical shoulder. It was really hard to track down so perhaps that’s why I treasure it more. 

 

ミーシャの最近のいちばんのお気に入りは noir が2013AWで打ち出したコマーシャルコレクションのなかのひとつで、スカート部分に立体的な貝の螺旋模様が施されていて、肩のラインがアシンメトリーになってるアンサンブル！これはなかなか街でお目にかかれない貴重なもの。だから本当に大好きで大切にしてる！

 

 

For 2014 I have my eye on a dress with a ton of articulated little pieces in gradating sizes so it reminds me of Escher’s cool bird illustration.