2,818 Views - Click for Gallery Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke did Japan design a world of favors. Japanese printmakers created the textiles inspired by the ancient paper craft and Basso and Brooke let the prints capture the catwalk. The collision of patterns with beading, over-embroidery and uber crystallization by Swarovski had tremendous eye appeal. Japan-inspired origami-pleats and folding added effects that enhanced the overall aesthetic. Source: bassoandbrooke.net   Via: elle

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