H.NAOTO GOTH NIGHT TOKYO: 2010 FASHION RUNWAY SHOW, HEAVEN HARAJUKU. JAPANESE GOTHIC MODELS IN DECONSTRUCTED CLOTHING.
Frightening figures in feathered masks… where am I? At a cult gathering, like in the Eyes Wide Shut film? Close: I took the Sony Australia TV crew to h.Naoto Goth Night, a presentation of Naoto-san’s latest fashion designs (held August 28th in Harajuku).
PS: why am I wearing a maid outfit? Earlier, the TV show and I were at the Japan Cosplay Festival. I’ll have photos from that shoot (and more) coming up…
Each guest received and wore a mask, creating a dark carnival / ritual atmosphere inside. h.NAOTO designer Hirooka Naoto is a sweetheart. My coffin backpack was designed by him — hence my funny face!
Most of the onlookers arrived in their Goth-est garments. Some were dressed head-to-toe in h.NAOTO.
These Victorian ladies could star in their own fashion show. (The h.NAOTO Goth Night took place at the Heaven store in Harajuku; there are photos, maps and more here.)
The models walked up and down the long hallway, holding up numbers (which corresponded to their garments). The guests held clip-boards and wrote down notes about each coordinate.
h.NAOTO has many collections built around different motifs, such as Blood (punk) and Frill (Lolita). This runway show was all about Goth. Black, tattered tops and tiered Victorian skirts. Elaborate lace head-wraps. I’m a fan of the blue/black striped stockings and leather witch shoes.
h.NAOTO played up draping and deconstruction. Over 20 models walked, and the procession of styles held my interest until the end.
After the show, Naoto-san talked about the creation process of the latest Goth collection. His assistants brought out racks of clothing for the guests to browse and buy. In another room, there was the love of my life: free food and alcohol.
Wish you could have seen the models in motion? Above and here is an official video of the h.NAOTO catwalk. (There will also be clips in the Australian travel show, airing next year.)
Are you fond of h.NAOTO? What do you think about his latest runway show, and the Eyes Wide Shut atmosphere?
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It looks so awesome <333
Is h.anarchy basicly(sp?) the punk version of H.Naoto?
Yes. Ahh there are so many branches, it’s hard to keep track! Anarchy, Blood and Dark Red Rum tend to be the punk looks.
Dir en Grey…. Ah ! I miss them !
I saw them in Paris just once, but I hope they’ll come back again ! o/ <3
Lucky you :P
how are you celebrating -Miyavi- ‘s birthday tomorrow? Bakin a cake? ^-^
Very happy things are going so well for you =^..^= Purrrrrrrrrr
Does anyone know if there is away to buy H.Naoto in America I been looking EVERYWHERE! and I can’t find any!
Do you mean you want to get h.NAOTO in stores? I think you can get it from Tokyo Rebel (www.tokyorebel.com). Otherwise, it’s only online sales…
the outfits are awesome!!
Bloody Brillient!
Yay, おめでとう！
VII Sense is actually pretty good!
VII-sense is probably well on it`s way of becoming my favorite VK band. :) I can`t get enough of their music. ^_^
I love the h.NAOTO show it is so amazing
Having fun???
H.Naoto?As an aspiring designer, I look up to him!!Thanks for posting the video!
;_; cant watch the vids. stupid flash.
but HN is my fave designer hands down
You met H.Naoto himself- that man is incredible
He is! I might interview him for my blog later… :D
<3
::Drool::
Which season was this for?
The fashion show took place in August, so… I guess either winter or spring?