John Lawrence Sullivan S/S 08

[DüM]

another blog steal, I like this.

Japanese designer Arashi Yanagawa under the name of John Lawrence Sullivan, an American bare-knuckle boxer, for Spring/Summer ‘08.

In 2003, he established JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

From 2007 Spring/Summer season, unveiled his first collection at Tokyo.

In February 2008, opened a flagship shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo.

Arashi was born in Hiroshima.

Got in the ring for 4 years as a professional fighter.

After his retirement, became a fashion designer through self-taught.

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[ktothe]

Looks really nice.

Id be interested in trying on the button ups too. I really like the cut. The pieces with boxing influences are interesting too. Particularly the shoes and this:

EDIT:

Isnt this kid a non-no model? His name is like Ken Takaharashi or something...I only remember it because we share a name. He's coming up, apparently.

Him too...

[l3ootlegs]

basically...all the model from non-no

and kinda rip off Raf...

[Icarus]

Beautiful trousers!

[FunkyFrenchy]

oh boy!

I love it...

I'm going to cop the suits!

[chingon]

any pics of the backpax?

[Advantage]

Love it.

So clean,sleek, proportions are perfect. Those trousers are fine.

[geekbonchic]

Feels a lot like Dior (of course), but some of these angles and small details feel very Scandinavian and architectural. Definitely something I'd want to proxy.

[FunkyFrenchy]

proxy.

Where is it available???

The website does not say...

is it only japan??

Proxy a suit... I think this is imposible... (for the fit)

[djrajio]

Basically a Dior knock-off that rose to prominence in Tokyo during 2003-2004 because of its accessible price-points. Quality is average, cuts are ok. This season's collection has a strong Raf-simons X M.Hoolywood vibe; but it's his strongest collection and probably the one of the top three from last spring's Tokyo fashion week, which isn't saying much. Alas, he'll always be marginalized in the Tokyo fashion sphere due his adherence to following trends rather than tackling new paths. It doesn't help that his label's logo is a coat of arms; at least he didn't do cross bones....

[geekbonchic]

Any skulls in there? You know, for good measure?

But seriously, what are the price points like? I wouldn't mind copping a piece or two if it's reasonable for what you're getting.

[FunkyFrenchy]

Me to i'm curious.

How much are the suits?

<500$

500< x <1000$

>1000$?

[seiji]

environs 800e frenchy

[FunkyFrenchy]

Can i cop in Paris?