Who, What, Wear

I've been browsing through fashion magazines looking at pictures  and on the Internet for images of spring 2011 trends. One designer's creations piqued my interest, Yōji Yamamoto, an internationally known Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. He became influential after making his Paris début in 1981. His commercially successful main lines, are especially popular in Tokyo.    

Yamamoto is known for an avant-garde spirit in his clothing, far removed from current trends. I admire how different and forward his lines are. His signature silhouettes are a feature in drapery in varying textures. He swathes and wraps the body in non-traditional ways.

This dress is one from his spring 2011 collection. 

This dress doesn’t scream 'fashionista,' but it's a warm weather dress you can’t go wrong with. It’s strapless fitted bodice form is classic, and the peplum gives it a flirty fun retro 1940's edge. I would say because of its volume, it's suited for someone tall, and doesn't need jewelry. It would look well combined with a neutral wedge espadrille or wedge anklet, and Jackie O sunglasses. 

It can be worn on many occasions; from lunch, on a date, to the horse races with a big straw hat or even on a stroll, and its stripes give it a daytime flavor of fun and play.