Mitsuhiro Matsuda was the first Japanese designer to mix architecture and fashion. His long time friend Kenzo has said in glowing terms: “In Japan, he was a ready-to-wear pioneer and he was appreciated for his talent. It would be hard to find someone more faithful, honest and sincere. That’s what I appreciated about him most”
In 2007, the young dutch designer Steffie Christiaens starts in the fashion sphere. Trained by the bests, she worked for luxurious brands such as Balenciaga or Martin Margiela.