Akira Isogawa

Akira Isogawa is one of Australia’s most celebrated designers. Born in Kyoto Japan, Akira moved to Australia in 1986 where he studied fashion design at the Sydney Institute of Technology, drawing inspiration from contemporary Japanese design. He has achieved international recognition for his exquisite designs, which are sought after in every major fashion capital throughout the world. We caught up with Akira to see what he’s been up to. When did you first decide to get into fashion design? When I came to Australia, I was 21 Years old. After staying in Sydney for a month I realised I wanted to live in Sydney ... Read Full Story

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer is on again this year Some of the top names in Australian fashion have designed the most stunning gowns to auction to raise money for breast cancer research. (Check out the auctions here ) Designers including Willow, Sass & Bide, Akira Isogawa, Collette Dinnigan, Ksubi and Easton Pearson have all designed beautiful pieces for auction. My favourites are below. The citrus colours and beautiful movement in the gowns are great inspiration for your own bridal (or bridesmaid) fashion Akira Isogawa Ksubi Collette Dinnigan Willow Want More? Check Out These Posts: Brides For Breast Cancer New York Fashion Week Shines! Fashion ... Read Full Story

Yesterday I wrote about the new issue of Real Weddings Style. After saying I loved the “Country Spell” celebration, the lovely Meg emailed me the spreads to share with you today! What a lovely Friday morning treat! Not only is it a beautiful Autumn wedding, with french country touches, but the bride and her bridesmaid wore Akira Isogawa , the amazing designer I featured on Monday. Click on each image to enlarge it! Check out Real Weddings Style magazine for more delicious weddings! Spread by Real Weddings , photographs by David Fowler Photography . Want More? Check Out These Posts: Real Weddings Style Akira ... Read Full Story

We are so lucky in Australia to have such amazing designers. Akira Isogawa is extraordinary in his talent. While many of his floor length creations are suitable wedding gowns, he launched four bridal gowns in his “Tough Love” collection in March. Akira Isogawa has an almost architectural beauty to his collections. They’re simple in shape but breathtaking in construction- from hand embroidered cottons and silks to beautifully placed collars. His eastern influence translates into amazing detail like origami folds and hand painted silks. Here are some others from his previous collections- beautiful for a bride. Photos from Akira Isogawa Want More? Check Out These ... Read Full Story

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