Why I love Edna Mode, a mix of bitchy Karl Lagerfeld, Edith Head, and Rei Kawakubo.

If you don't already love Rei Kawakubo, you will.

Read this article from the Met on Japanese influence in fashion.

Rei Kawakubo, founder of Commes des Garcons ("like some boys"), currently my favorite designer, uprooted fashion with her asian influence, and inspired make-up greats like Linda Mason.

(ps. thought about makeup as a career? she can help.)

(check out this woman who is obsessed with Edith Head)