Hiroshi Fujiwara: Fragment #3

Essential for lovers of streetwear and its influence on haute couture, this third volume continues Rizzoli's successful monographs on Fujiwara's work. It documents the ongoing adventures of the “godfather of streetwear,” serving as both a visual catalog of his most recent collaborations and an ever-evolving record of his lasting impact on contemporary fashion, art, and design.

Fujiwara is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in streetwear, music, and art, and the ultimate arbiter of cool. Known internationally as one of the founding fathers of the 1990s Ura-Harajuku scene, Fujiwara wields a disproportionate influence over contemporary design culture. With recent collaborations ranging from Fendi to Maserati, and his main work with Nike, Nintendo, Moncler, and Medicom, Fujiwara refines an aesthetic steeped in punk, hip-hop, anime, and skate culture, translating it into pure luxury.

A musician and producer originally from western Japan, Fujiwara is one of the most prolific sneaker designers, and his kicks remain some of the most coveted collectibles. In addition to his highly visible and long-standing collaborations with major Western brands, he maintains lasting partnerships with Japanese disruptors such as Jun Takahashi of Undercover, and heads up Tokyo-based Fragment Design. This book catalogs his current preoccupations, with chapters on his highly coveted artwork and graphics, sneakers, product design, and curated personal effects. Heavy on graphic design, this book offers a unique look at one of the most influential taste-makers of our time.