Hopped Up Geisha - Prada Show

Oh the excitement of a new Prada collection!  Always a complete thrill for this girl.  Look at all this Geisha on steroids (or somethin') business!  Ms. Prada never, ever disappoints; you can stake your life on that.

 And the clothes!  So graceful and whimsical despite the austerity.  I'm always a complete sucker for anything with a patchwork bit.  Ahhhhhh, the inspirational interlude this provides.  I can go back to work now, entirely refreshed.

gorgeous, ladylike coats

Kimono-esque wrapping and folding details

the patchwork details

jaw drop

Ok, I had to share this Etsy site with you because it is right up my alley.  I find these pieces absolutely a riot at first glance and then upon further study I'm blown away by the craftsmanship.  She needs to hike the prices WAY up in my humble opinion!  All the way from Japan:
Yuliya Wim Merlin

This is the piece that caught my eye and then....

...Then I found the sushi sweater!  First chocolate, then sushi - oh swoon! 

look at the lovely drape of the sleeve

 And, well, say no more - - -

 Well, Ok, say just one more thing - why can't some brilliant starlet wear something like this on the red carpet?  I might start enjoying their antics again.  And even one of their movies.