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OAKWOOD PREMIER TOKYO MIDTOWN makes their contribution to the relief effort for Japan–Six pictures from the collection of photographer David Stetson.

These prints were featured as part of his ‘Textile Collection’ displayed at Oakwood from Jan 8 2010-Feb 15, 2010.

Mr. Stetson (Born in London, 1953) studied at Hornsey New York University Film school. He has worked for leading luxe brands and shot for publications world-wide. He has worked as a director/cameraman on rock videos and TV ads. Stetson is a consultant creative director for advertising agencies and he has exhibited his photography in major galleries in NY, London, Tokyo, Cologne, and Singapore.

The silent auction for the individual signed works will be held through June 2011 with an opening bid of 30,000 yen (aka 360USD).

Amy infront of David Stetson silent auction Oakwood

The pictures are entitled: Yellow’,’ ‘Pink’, ‘Green’, ‘Orange’, ‘Lily’, and ‘Building.’

YYC was fortunate to have access to a viewing of these eclectic photographs–four featuring a cityscape. OUR FAVE: Pink(u).

With Amy infront of David Stetson silent auction

Our YYC Kudos to Ms. Amy Hanashiro and Mr. Martin Fluck, GM, for access to an advance viewing of this Gallery!

Details for bidding/purchase are available at the Front Desk: 81.030.5412 3131.

Motoko Watanabe

Motoko and NJS at Tokyo Midtown

Ms. Motoko Watanabe made some time for us on a break from her Theatre Production Company in Tokyo.
She is part of a troop that does traditional Japanese dance.
I thought Chanel was expensive, but the typical kimono is $7K plus–that said, one look at the material and the cost becomes clearly evident—the fabric is sumptuous. If only I saw that kind of crafting in the latest CC collection.
On that note, Mr. L. has indeed dropped his prices for ready to wear Cruise 09. The handbags have upped their ante by another 25% (That means that ‘Classic’ you were buying for $1450.00 two years ago after two/three price increases is now over $2200). Happy Happy.
Nonetheless, I digress.

Motoko on stage in traditional costume

Thank you Motoko-san for meeting with us and introducing a different form of art.

Makeup Artist Shu Uemura, 79

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited

Way Bandy, Kevin Aucoin, Shu Uemura.
Legends of cosmetic fashion and artistry—
We can’t even fathom the passing of top Japanese artist–Shu Uemura.
His wonderfully pigmented product line and TOKYO LASH BAR (think of fake eyelashes, but then add catwalk flair and unexpected elements of feathers and fur) put him on the map as an innovator of colour and style.

My make up brushes are at half mast. He will be missed.