Tokyo (AFP)
Designer Kansai Yamamoto, considered a fashion pioneer in Japan and known for his collaborations with David Bowie, died of leukemia at the age of 76, his daughter announced Monday.
"He left this world in peace, surrounded by those he loved," actress Mirai Yamamoto announced on Instagram.
"In my eyes, my father was not only the energetic and electric person the world knew, but also a caring, caring and affectionate being," she wrote on the social network.
Kansai Yamamoto was known for his daring designs that defied gender norms and featured vibrant colors and edgy designs.
He rose to prominence with international catwalks from the 1970s and was acclaimed by the general public for his collaborations with David Bowie, including designing a series of outfits for Ziggy Stardust, the singer's alter ego.
"I found David's aesthetic and his eagerness to transcend the boundaries of the genre to be terribly beautiful," he told The Cut in 2018.
Kansai Yamamoto's designs often made use of elements of Japanese culture, such as the capes covered with Sino-Japanese characters (kanji) he designed for David Bowie.
But its eye-catching graphic style, with saturated colors and lively patterns, set it apart among the more minimalist icons of Japanese fashion.
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