Designer Spotlight: Tsumori Chisato

Now, this is a designer that I recently discovered while finishing my research on Paris, and I must say, her collection is stunning. From the reviews I've read, it isn't meeting too much fanfare with the "fashion elite," but I see alot of promise in it.

My first impression was definitely a good one, especially after seeing beautifully structured pieces such as this dress:

I've also noticed that she has a real flair for combining her ethnic influences with today's trends. This minidress is a great example. I also appreciate the fact that she pairs it with tights to give it more of a fall vibe, unlike many other designers.

I also love the ease of these pieces, from the color to the structure. These actually look street-worthy (except for the headgear of course).

This coat is equally amazing in its use of color. I wish we saw more pieces like this on the runway. It just screams functional.

My favorite piece was this ultra-feminine-looking dress, complete with a stylish print and metallic gold accents. The fact that it's paired with boots adds to its appeal for me, because I simply love that silhouette.

Normally, Asian designers tend to go a little over-the-top with their runway presentations, but I think that Tsumori does a great job in connecting the nature of the designs to the runway show itself. I only wish she were more popular in the United States!