(editor's note:  I've not only started a new job since this show took place, but I've also been incredibly under the weather) Japan Fashion Week descended upon New York, bringing with it fresh perspectives, flowing fabrics and unusual headpieces. Designers participating included ato, G.V.G.V., Hidenobu Yasui, LEP LUSS, matohu, mercibeaucoup, mintdesigns, Ne-net, SATORU TANAKA, SOMARTA, sunaokuwahara, tiny dinosaur, and YLANG YLANG.

During the pre-show mixer, Megan from Coutorture and I had the opportunity to speak to three of the designers.  While some were inspired by the fabrics they chose to work with, others were inspired by the eyes.  When Megan asked "what about the eyes?" the designer answered that if you think something is beautiful, it is beautiful.  I couldn't have said it better myself.