In "FASHION HEADLINE," we asked brands that recently presented at Tokyo Collection to give their own self-assessment, with the aim of looking back on Spring/Summer 2013.
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The eighth guest is the designer duo Katsui & Yagi of "mintdesigns."
Respondents:
Mint Designs
Designers Hokuto Katsui and Nao Yagi
Q1. What new creative challenges did you take on this season?
A:
Black.
Q2. What was the most important aspect of the collection?
A:
Digging deeper into the "dark side" of mintdesigns.
Q3. What is your favorite look or item this season?
A:
The very first look.
Q4. What items were popular with buyers and the press?
A:
Buyer
Bottoms in the silhouette mentioned above. Items like leggings with stretch material on the back were well received.
Press
A jagged series with fluorescent green as an accent color. Rather than being printed, the patterns are all created by shifting the cuts.
Q5. How would you rate this season's collection? Why?
A:
I've never given a score to any creations before...
Q6. Please tell us about your future plans.
A:
I can't officially reveal the details yet, but there are a lot of developments going on.
Q7. Other brands you thought were good
A:
I'm impressed by all the designers who are always trying new things.