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Beams Hosts ROBERT WARNER LEATHER Made-to-Order Event
A Living Legend Returns to Japan!
Beams to Host "ROBERT WARNER LEATHER" Order Event
In early December, ROBERT WARNER, a designer who shaped an era of fashion, will hold an order event at BEAMS STREET SHINSAIBASHI in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, and INTERNATIONAL GALLERY BEAMS in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Mr. Warner was the lead designer for "NORTH BEACH LEATHER," a Los Angeles (LA) leather brand, for several years from its launch in the late 1960s. He created custom stage and private wear for numerous musicians, cultivating a fervent following.
Scenes from last year's event
This marks the third time this order event has been held. It is exclusively hosted by BEAMS in Japan, allowing customers to place orders while trying on sample items, or to discuss ideas directly with Mr. Warner, much like at his LA atelier, to create original pieces.
On the day of the event, there will also be an exhibition of the tools, design sketches, and leather samples that Robert actually uses in his studio, making for an even more engaging experience.
Information: "ROBERT WARNER LEATHER" Order Event
Saturday, December 8th & Sunday, December 9th, 2007 (2 days)
BEAMS STREET SHINSAIBASHI
Preview Bldg. 1F-2F, 2-10-24 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Tel. 06-6214-7005
Saturday, December 15th & Sunday, December 16th, 2007 (2 days)
INTERNATIONAL GALLERY BEAMS
2F, 3-25-15 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3470-3948
Hours: 13:00 - 20:00 (scheduled)
For details, visit www.beams.co.jp
Robert Warner Profile
October 10, 1949: Born in Hollywood (Learned to surf in Malibu at age 12)
1967: Enrolled at Trade Technical College (LA)
1969: Graduated from the Fashion Design department of the same college
1970-1980: Moved to San Francisco and served as the lead designer for "North Beach Leather," designing leather wear for renowned artists and musicians.
(Stevie Wonder, The Allman Brothers Band, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Keith Moon/The Who, Keith Richards/The Rolling Stones, etc.)
1980: Retired and moved to San Diego
1980-1997: Supported himself by selling antiques he collected while surfing
1997: Restarted his leather art under his own name brand
1998: Gained attention again by designing costumes for Winona Ryder, Lenny Kravitz, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), and others.
2003: Moved to L.A. Robertson and opened a studio. (Since then, has designed costumes for numerous musicians and artists including Dave Navarro, members of Bon Jovi, Slash/Velvet Revolver, etc.)
2005: First visit to Japan