JAPAN’S ULTRA-LIGHT SILK TRADITIONS COMBINE WITH MODERN DESIGNS TO SECURE A SOLID FUTURE
February 1st, 2013
FASHION executives were impressed this past October by a model on the catwalk sporting a stunning white wedding dress that flowed in light, wispy waves as she approached the audience. It was a ground-breaking design created by pioneering Japanese bridal ware designer Yumi Katsura, who is known not only for her eye-catching designs, but also her innovative use of materials, such as satin taffeta. But its materials were based on a much older tradition, being made from what is touted to be the thinnest silk in the world, making the gown weigh just 500 ...
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