“Closer Than Family”: Fashion Designer Koshino Junko on Her Lifelong Friendship with Takada Kenzō

Throughout her long career at the forefront of fashion, Koshino Junko regarded Takada Kenzō as an ally, friend, and inspiration (© Uwadaira Tsunebumi)

Even in his later years, Takada Kenzō oozed style and charm. (© AFP/Jiji)