Hiroshi Fujiwara

The first monograph on the "godfather of streetwear," this book pays homage to Hiroshi Fujiwara‘s influence on contemporary fashion, music, and . The most comprehensive book devoted to the extensive work of Hiroshi Fujiwara-a pioneer in streetwear, music, and art, and the ultimate arbiter of cool. Known internationally as one of the founding fathers of Tokyo‘s Harajuku scene, Fujiwara exerts a disproportionate influence over contemporary culture. Having collaborated with the likes of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood as a teenager in the early 1980s, he merged a seminal interest in punk with hip-hop and skate culture to become one of Japan‘s principal tastemakers. A musician and producer, Fujiwara is also one of the most prolific sneaker ers, and his kicks are some of the most sought-after collectibles. In addition to his very visible and long-standing collaborations with Nike, he has authored a number of fashion lines and is at the head of the Tokyo-based Fragment . Chronicling his reign as the arbiter of hip for more than thirty years, this book presents the breadth of his career, including sections on his highly sought-after artwork and graphics, sneakers, product , and curated personal effects. With contributions by Sarah Lerfel and Ino Hidefumi, this graphically inspired book provides a unique glimpse into one of the most influential tastemakers of our time and is the perfect follow-up to Rizzoli‘s Pharrell: Places and Spaces I‘ve Been.