I want to wear that bag
There are some multi-usage garments that work and some that don't. Boots attached with side snap purses don't. Bodywear bags that are worn as a dress do. This is the first proper photo that I have seen of the new collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Mandarina Duck, named 'Y's Mandarina.' I love the way that the bag is not just just treated as an standalone object stuck on a dress but rather the components of dress and bag have been intertwined with each other in perfect symmetry. What could have easily been a commercially lucrative collab i.e. Yohji sticking his name on some normal Mandarina Duck bags has in fact turned into a collection very much within the creative domain/control of Yamamoto. In fact, there is very little Mandarina Duck evident here apart from the basic premise of a bag and perhaps the choice of materials, which suits me fine as a balance tipped towards Yohji Yamamoto is no bad thing. The collection launched during the menswear shows in Milan and Paris and should be on sale within the next few months - expect higher than Mandarina Duck prices though. But looking at this bag/dress, that is certiably more Yohji dress than Mandarina bag and for that, I can be price-tolerant.
Image from Jalouse Feb 2007.
Now that my handbag just got stolen for the second time in 6 months this sounds just like the ticket. But I do hope this bag/dress will come in different colours, though...
Posted by: Play | 07 February 2007 at 12:56
It's hard to tell where one begins and the other ends...perrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfect.
Posted by: lloydy/the alien | 07 February 2007 at 13:38
I really enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Alexandra | 07 February 2007 at 14:45
I just love your blog cutie. Keep up the good work girl!
By the way, you've got creds for your wonderful blog in a norwegian maaaag...(just so you know) But you can't read it, unfortunately.
hugs.
Posted by: Lise | 07 February 2007 at 15:40
GENIUS!
Posted by: StcolaPop | 07 February 2007 at 18:38
I love the confusion...
Posted by: Nathalie Doucet | 07 February 2007 at 23:42
ooh actually im more interested in the shoes. i can only imagine how they would look with a full black on black outfit with tights
Posted by: kirsten | 08 February 2007 at 01:02
Yes! I saw this dress -- in a gorgeous bright red -- while looking at pages to be proofed at my internship and absolutely fell in love! Not only is it such a cool -- and practical -- concept, it's aesthetically pleasing and looks comfy. Ahh, that Yohji.
Posted by: Raquel | 10 February 2007 at 22:32
kay this is an AMAZING site! im def adding it to my favorites. xox.
Posted by: sarah | 21 February 2007 at 17:03
There's a great shot of this bag in the new surface magazine. It's ergonomically designed too!
Posted by: | 27 March 2007 at 16:07