# Vivid Kimono Collections This Kansai Yamamoto Collection Features Boldly Painted Faces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Kansai-Yamamoto References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2013/11/the-basara-spirit.html) & [kansai-inc.co.jp](http://www.kansai-inc.co.jp/) Titled 'Fashion in Motion,' this Kansai Yamamoto collection features a unique blend of [fashion and theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time)—as a whole, it's quite a performance. Inspired by "basara" and "kabuku," meaning anything that's a little out there, or literally, "slanted," this collection definitely has some elements of rebellion. Specifically, Yamamoto describes the "[Rebellious spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) found in extreme beauty." The looks that debuted at the V&A were anything but quiet, featuring models with bold painted faces and eccentric, [wild kimono styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-by-yohji-yamamoto) that were made up of a variety of embellishments, colors and patterns. After years of economic stagnation, this show is meant to represent a contrast to all of the low energy that's been going on with looks that are shocking and make a big visual impact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blending Fashion and Theater:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create collections that combine elements of fashion and theater for a unique and captivating experience. - **Embracing Rebellion in Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace rebellious elements and extreme beauty in their designs to break away from traditional styles. - **Bold and Eccentric Styles:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate bold colors, patterns, and embellishments in their designs to make a visually impactful statement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore innovative ways to blend fashion and theater to create captivating collections. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands can offer bold and unique makeup products to complement the rebellious and eccentric fashion styles. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can organize fashion shows and events that showcase rebellious and visually impactful fashion collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Japanese Kimonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-sukajan-kimono.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Japanese Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamagiwa.md)