Kenzo Tange's career began with a rather daunting task: the rebuilding of Hiroshima after World War II. His country had seen the greatest single destruction of the twentieth century with the dropping of the atomic bomb. Tange seized upon this tragic event, transforming it into one of his greatest cre

Contemplative, Metabolism and the japanese new wave, Organic, Pioneering, Urban

Toronto-based designer Bruce Mau has long been associated with big projects and big ideas. His approach has been called 'intellectual,' 'ambitious,' and 'striking,' but Mau doesn't always ascribe such grandiose visions to his work. According to the designer, he simply chooses to respect the reader's

Clean, Dense, Huge, Postmodernism, Urban

Betsey Johnson was always cool. All the It-girls of the mid-1960s sported her clothes: Twiggy draped them across her bony shoulders, while Julie Christie, Brigitte Bardot, and Raquel Welch filled the flashy duds out. Johnson designed for the definitive '60s boutique Paraphernalia, recruiting as her m

Cartoonish, Ebullient, Kaleidoscopic, Perverse, Playful, Polychromatic, Sexy, Urban, Urban chic, Vibrant color, Wise assy, Witty

Giorgio Armani. The name alone connotes impeccable taste. An Armani suit does more than reflect one's style or status; it makes a statement about one's personal values. Wearing an Armani expresses an appreciation for the finer things in life, for comfort, and for oneself. The most successful menswear

Composed, Elegant, Self-reflection, Sophisticated, Spare, Urban