Hiroshi Fujiwara: Excerpt, #2

The continuing adventures of Hiroshi Fujiwara, 'godfather of streetwear'.

Dominating the vibrant Harajuku neighborhood, Tokyo's street fashion and culture district, Hiroshi Fujiwara is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in streetwear, music, and art, and the ultimate arbiter of cool. Internationally renowned as one of the founders of the 1990s Tokyo scene, Fujiwara exerts a disproportionate influence on contemporary design culture. With recent and highly successful collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Moncler, and his mainstay positions at Nike and Medicom, Fujiwara refines an aesthetic steeped in punk, hip-hop, and skate culture, translating it into pure luxury.

Fujiwara, a musician and producer originally from Western Japan, is one of the most prolific sneaker designers, and his kicks remain some of the most sought-after collectibles. Besides his highly visible and long-standing collaborations with major Western brands, he has long-standing associations with Japanese disruptors like Jun Takahashi of Undercover and heads the Tokyo-based Fragment Design.
This book chronicles his reign as the arbiter of hip for over thirty years, and presents his current preoccupations, with chapters on his highly sought-after artwork and graphics, sneakers, product design, and curated personal belongings, giving readers a unique glimpse into one of the most influential tastemakers of our time.

About the author
Hiroshi Fujiwara is a Japanese musician, producer and designer.

Specifications:

Format: Hardback
Size: 223 x 280 mm (8 3/4 x 11 inches)
Pages: 256 pp
ISBN: 9780847868711