ABSTRACT
Dr Gene Sherman, Executive Director of the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation in Sydney, Australia, has been a collector of Japanese fashion for over two decades. A carefully considered acquisition and ‘retirement’ process means that at any given time she has approximately 25 outfits in her wardrobe. For Gene the mantra ‘buy less, buy better’ is very much in evidence; the pieces are high-quality designer ready-to-wear from Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Comme des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo. The work of these Japanese designers can be described as timeless, original in design and often unusual, which allows the pieces to easily transcend a six-month fashion season.
