R.I.P. Kansai Yamamoto, the Japanese Designer Behind Ziggy Stardust

Last week, the designer Kansai Yamamoto passed away from acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 76. His team is still going forward with its first online streaming event, the Nippon Genki Project, later this week. The concept of, which Yamamoto defined as “cheer/energy,” is one he frequently meditated on in the months before his death.

Even if you don’t recognize Yamamoto’s name, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his designs. That’s thanks in large part to the late, who worked with the designer to create Ziggy Stardust, his alter ego. Bowie began wearing Yamamoto’s womenswear in 1971, the same year that Yamamoto became the first Japanese designer to show at London Fashion Week.

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Japan fashion designer who outfitted David Bowie dies at 76Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, known for his flamboyant creations and work on costumes for singer David Bowie - especially 'Ziggy Stardust' - has died of leukemia, his company announced on Monday. He was 76-years-old. Fitted out.................. Can't use the man's name? Why wouldn't you put his name in the headline? Ugh.
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