Maybe Japan itself is a little similar in that a lot of young people seem to have a little knowledge but not too much depth. I guess my perception of the art specialists in America or in Europe is that the art people are kind of mainly just the art people and that community is self-contained. But in Japan, it mixes with fashion and other things. I'm sure that many authentic art dealers or insiders didn't like the way that we presented our show in this very pop-y, accessible manner - just showing parts of our collections and selling prints and collaborative products.
If you look at items of clothing like denim or polo shirts, they came from someone else's idea and everyone now makes them, but even so, I sometimes … - Hiroshi Fujiwara
If you look at items of clothing like denim or polo shirts, they came from someone else's idea and everyone now makes them, but even so, I sometimes …
- Hiroshi Fujiwara
I think recognition outside of Japan is amazing. I don't feel like that kind of thing would ever happen to me, as I'm not like those kinds of designe… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
I think recognition outside of Japan is amazing. I don't feel like that kind of thing would ever happen to me, as I'm not like those kinds of designe…
I still feel like I'm really into fashion. I even think sneakers are a fashion item as well. I'm still into sneakers and clothes. Even though I don't… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
I still feel like I'm really into fashion. I even think sneakers are a fashion item as well. I'm still into sneakers and clothes. Even though I don't…
What I really liked about Stüssy was that it wasn't the usual surf-culture gear or style. I think it was really inspired by labels like Chanel and Co… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
What I really liked about Stüssy was that it wasn't the usual surf-culture gear or style. I think it was really inspired by labels like Chanel and Co…
I'd been asked by Takashi Murakami to collaborate on something, which was an honor for me. I was really pleased. And then he had me as a guest speake… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
I'd been asked by Takashi Murakami to collaborate on something, which was an honor for me. I was really pleased. And then he had me as a guest speake…
When I was doing Goodenough, I'd hired a few people to work in my office, but then, toward the end of the '90s, I decided that this is not what I sho… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
When I was doing Goodenough, I'd hired a few people to work in my office, but then, toward the end of the '90s, I decided that this is not what I sho…
I think we're at the end of all the revivals. People would forget about punk for a while, and then a magazine would do a special issue on the 10th an… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
I think we're at the end of all the revivals. People would forget about punk for a while, and then a magazine would do a special issue on the 10th an…
London has become really boring. I mean, years ago, London was really happening - there was swinging London and then punk. It was really different fr… - Hiroshi Fujiwara
London has become really boring. I mean, years ago, London was really happening - there was swinging London and then punk. It was really different fr…
Maybe something new is even being done by people who see our generation as an enemy. That can create energy as well. - Hiroshi Fujiwara
Maybe something new is even being done by people who see our generation as an enemy. That can create energy as well.
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