Yesterday I got a chance to check out the "Japanese Fashion Now" exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It's a small, but intriguing overview of some of the major influences Japan has had on the fashion world internationally. From the angular minimalism of Issey Miyake to the "rebellious conformity" of the various Japanese sub-cultures,…
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COBU’s hoofer/drummers bring together Japanese and American beats
Last night my friend Joyce and I caught the latest show by the Japanese drumming / tap group COBU at the Theater for the New City in the East Village. They always put on an incredible show, and after 10 years of work, the depth and power of their performance just keeps increasing. Since the…