We tend to project serenity upon the silent, but in person, Ms. Kawakubo has the tense energy of a coiled spring, or a set trap. She also said, “Let me know when ‘Zoolander 3’ starts shooting.”That is how Ms. Kawakubo prefers it. She does not expect everyone to like Comme des Garçons any more than she expects everyone to wear Comme des Garçons. “They’re so difficult.”But if they are artworks — if Ms. Perry is right — Ms. Kawakubo is adamant that she is not an artist. Comme des Garçons’ influence has been felt in fashion for decades, and not always in the obvious ways of imitation and homage.

Source: New York Times May 01, 2017 21:55 UTC