YOSHIO KUBO

The Japanese designer Yoshio Kubo got his fashion education and experience in America. He studied at the Philadelphia University School of Textile and Science, where he graduated in 2000, and worked for 4 years in New York as an assistant designer for haute couture designer “Robert Danes”. In 2004, influenced and stimulated by the chaotic assemble of cultures in the States, he returned to his homeland, where he founded his original label Yoshio Kubo. "There are so many ways of getting dressed in the world, and still people choosing simple outfits for their daily life, therefore, I am interested in designing clothing that makes people think about what they are wearing and the meaning of details," he explains. His debut in Japan's Fashion week was in 2008, thankfully to his success, he established his name. Up to this time is style is distinguished by deconstruction and recreation of traditional tailoring, along with patterns and nature-inspired prints.

Yoshio Kubo’s fall/winter men’s wear collection may have been slightly more toned down compared to some of his previous offerings, but it still had the same street-style edge. Kubo showed several tailored suits in gray and black, but with unexpected details such as panels of contrasting jacquard fabric and ribbing around the ankles of trousers. Camouflage and animal motifs — like a tiger or large lion head — appeared on slim-fitting shirts, wide capes and varsity jackets. All-over prints of hand tools and autumn leaves added a whimsical feeling.

My favorite look from the collection goes to the 4 piece gray ensemble (minus the tiny man bag).  What’s your favorite look?