Geiko (geisha) Kayo dressed in winter clothes ready for a snowy day. This type of headscarf is called an Okoso-zukin. Era Kayo 江良加代 was a popular geiko (geisha) in Gion, Kyoto, during the early Meiji period (1870s). At one time she became the mistress of Saionji Kinmochi (1849 – 1940), who was a politician, statesman and twice Prime Minister of Japan. Although, Kido Takayoshi (1833 – 1877), a statesman during the Meiji Restoration, pursued her and promised to pay for her stage costumes, he died before he kept his word. After Kido’s death, Ito Hirobumi (1841 – 1909), four times Prime Minister of Japan, paid for her costumes in his stead, but she jilted Ito to become the mistress of Mitsui Gen’emon (1867 – 1945), a noted businessman. Her name is written in kanji on the reverse, sometimes with the honourable prefix O (お), e.g. O-Kayo.
A crisp yet cozy chunky Milano knit blend of luxurious cotton and silk, this cardigan sweater adds volume at the shoulders and cinches at the waist. Made intentionally with long, dramatized sleeves. Please note: this color is a true warm buttercream, not ivory. Orseund Iris offers a 14-day exchange & return policy for all items except for final sale pieces.
Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Ready To Wear Collection Fall Winter 2015
Accessories designer and prop stylist Fred Butler just showed her latest collection at London Fashion Week. Crazy and colorful, it pushes the envelope with fashions and accessories I'd never consider wearing, but might make great props and styling for an editorial or event. With wacky origami-like structured textiles and colorful knitware, it's a bit like My Little Pony meets Fractals. The following designer profile and interview is courtesy of London Fashion Week Designer name: Fred Butler Origin: Colchester, Essex, England. Career highlight: “Winning New Gen sponsorship!” Design background: Fred studied at the University of Brighton and worked with Shona Heath and As FOUR (New York), before setting up her own label. What are your design signatures? “Wearable sculpture, intricate textures, material manipulation, graphic shape and pattern, strong colour contrast with black and white highlights, iridescence and metallics.” How would you describe the Fred Butler woman? “Anyone who enjoys enhancing their look with an exciting addition to an outfit.” Three autumn/winter 2012 inspirations: “Getting cosy, quilting and layering.” What does 2012 hold for your brand? “Spreading the colour further.” What is your favourite decade in fashion? “The sixties.” Where do you go in London to seek artistic inspiration? “I go to my yoga class because it's a chance to switch off; that's when I find my inspiration.” above: fashion and accessories designer Fred Butler (photo by Mishkin) www.fredbutlerstyle.com 83-84 Berwick Street London W1F 8TS
Christopher Esber "Veiled" mesh top fetauring allover ruching One-shoulder neckline Long sleeves Slim fit Pullover style Silk Imported Model is 5'10"/177cm.
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