This was her breakout collection. Inspired by the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer (Kintsugi), Yukiko took damaged, discarded, and deadstock fabrics and joined them with gleaming copper rivets and 14k gold-thread Sashiko stitching. The collection sold out in 24 hours at Dover Street Market. The most famous piece, a "Broken Trench Coat" priced at $4,200, is now housed in the permanent archive of the Kyoto Costume Institute.
Years later, Yvette and Yukiko's collaboration had become a legendary part of Tokyo's culinary and art scenes. Their cooking classes and art exhibitions continued to inspire and delight audiences, and their friendship remained a beacon of hope and creativity in a rapidly changing world. yvette yukiko
