Balenciaga has been heralded as a master of a variety of intricate techniques and elaborate detail
Against the multicolored embroidery
Bands of black create the straps while complimenting the swirls of black on the dress
earthy tones and iconic postcard print
The variety of quirky shapes of the necklace speak to the Memphis aesthetic being colored with enamels of goldenrod
Issey Miyake Guest Artist Series No 2 Pleated Dress, 1997 2012 Balenciaga has been heralded asJapanese designer Miyake has an uncanny ability to elevate the status of fashion, even for those who typically consider it superficial or wanton. His work not only appears on runways, but has been on exhibition in Tokyo, Berlin, London, and Paris. This incredible piece is a result of 1997 collaboration with Japanese artist Nobuyoshi Araki. Araki, a prolific photographer and contemporary artist, explores themes of gender, power, and sexuality. From a