Today we will feature Atsuro Tayama, a contemporary designer label from Paris.
Clean and simple lines are a signature trait amongst Japanese designers, and you will find these traits again in Tayama’s designs.
So what makes them each distinguishable?
Yamamoto’s design evoke inner feminine strength with his heavy fabrics and layering techniques.
Miyake’s pleated fabrics are rigid yet cleverly constructed to look fluid, bringing out a sense of gentleness.
And Tayama is airy but mannish, contemporary and avant-garde – creating a certain experimental mood upon the wearer.
I personally love Tayama’s designs and appreciate his process thought that goes into it. Owning a few Tayama pieces, I know they never fail to catch the attention of passer-bys.
Here are my picks from Tayama’s SS2012 collection along with our jewelry and our man, the uber funky singer/songwriter Toshinobu Kubota‘s M ★ A ★ G ★ I ★ C featuring rapper Kreva to set an upbeat mood for Thursday, yeah the weekend is coming! Happy Thursday everyone 
Enjoy ~ XO JR
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Atsuro Tayama SS2012 collection
Balance out the masculinity with some feminine accessories
Color Block Studs in Silver/Black, JeannieRichard, $30
Ribbon ring band, JeannieRichard, $33
And a really cute small golf bag to go!
Black leather small golf bag, Alexander Wang, $1,245
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Atsuro Tayama SS2012 collection
Let’s go all out with bold statements in the jewelry department as well
Barrel Ring in black/gold, JeannieRichard, $45
Chunky gold Inca Puno chainmaille bracelet by JeannieRichard, $65
A pop of yellow
Ella Tote by Amanda Wakeley, $1,135
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Atsuro Tayama SS2012 Collection
Give this schoolboy some coloring lessons
Color Block Studs in Purple/Teal, JeannieRichard, $30
Cleopatra Yellow Ring, JeannieRichard, $28
Large tote in color block, Rochas, $965
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Atsuro Tayama SS2012 Collection
Let’s add some heavy metal to this look
WOMAN cuff in brass chainmaille and gold glass beads, JeannieRichard, $200
WOMAN ring in brass chainmaille and gold glass beads, JeannieRichard, $65
Mongolian Tassels, JeannieRichard, $40
And highlight a recessive color from the dress
Domed Buckle Satchel, Dooney & Bourke, $398
