If Limi Feu’s Spring 2010 doesn’t have Japanese style written all over it, I don’t know what does. Daughter of designer Yohji Yamamoto, Limi Yamamoto certainly followed in her father’s footsteps this season with a collection that was more androgynous than a kid on Christopher Street (She even used male models to heighten the sense of androgyny in the womenwear!) Yamamoto exaggerated basic menswear with elaborate lapels and sleeves, brining yet another version to the trend. But I must say, the shoes, mostly masculine oxfords and booties, stole the show.

Oh, the androgyny! Limi Feu’s Fall 2009 collection is yet another masculine infused women’s-wear collection to add to the mix. While the majority of the Victorian tuxedo pieces can be categorized as strictly basic, nothing the fashion world hasn’t already seen, there are several looks that certainly stand out amongst the rest. In addition to the incredible craftsmanship on Feu’s voluminous knits atop ballerinia skirts, her draped, belted and striped sweaters are equally as impressive. It seems to me that the basic blacks, whites and greys are among Feu’s strengths in this collection, as her magenta, perriwinkle, yellow and red pieces look strangely out of place and highly amateur.

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Limi Feu Fall 2009

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A secret shot of hair headphones, backstage at the Limi Feu S/S 2009 show.

Image from Dazed Digital.

Limi Feu is Limi Yamamoto’s (Yohji Yamamoto’s daughter) collection. Feu means ‘fire’, and this is her third collection, which is shown in Paris. The designer’s pieces are stark, strong, visual, and filled with street attitude. The Spring/Summer Limi Feu girl is superbly individualistic, highly ignorant of other people’s opinion, and generally cooler than the entire human population.

One of my fave elements; the over-sized pockets (especially above) that make it seem as though you are carrying a bag.  Also, LOVE the hair, braided to look like headphones, absolutely genius!

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