Saphir East
Launched in spring/summer 2007. Not much is known about the designer, who goes by the same name, except that she or he has experience working for various fashion houses and has lived abroad. Just like the designer, the designs are very enigmatic. Taking inspiration from travel memories and pictures and flowers seen in Europe, the designer’s approach is to create whatever inspiration indicates, with total artistic freedom. The circular black leather tamanegi (onion) dress that Lady Gaga wore for her appearance on a talk show during a visit to Japan is also a Saphir East design. The brand is carried by shops including the celebrity favorite Church boutique in Los Angeles. The designer currently only takes orders in Japan.
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