PASS THE BATON | Art Deco Collection by Director Akira Shimada

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Art Deco Collection by Director Akira Shimada

Holding of "ART DECO collections by Director Akira Shimada"

At "PASS THE BATON Omotesando" in Omotesando Hills, "ART DECO collections by Director Akira Shimada" by fashion director Akira Shimada will be held from Friday, January 13th to early February.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

A Collection Not to Be Missed by Those in Fashion, Design, and Interiors!

Akira Shimada, a fashion director who also has a regular column on OPENERS. Mr. Shimada, who has remained a lifelong craftsman editor, will exhibit and sell his precious Art Deco collection, gathered over approximately 25 years due to his fascination with objects, at "PASS THE BATON LITTLE PAVILION."

His collection, amassed over more than 20 years, features items that captivated him, including the Sparks-Withington radio "Sparton" by Walter Darwin Teague, rare cocktail glasses, the "CASINO" sign by A.M. Cassandre, known for designing the YSL logo, Ronson's Bartender-design touch-tip lighter, and名品 such as Paul Colin's representative work "VICHY" poster, alongside many good-design, everyday Art Deco items without brands.

Akira SHIMADA
Born in Nakano, Tokyo in 1963. After working at magazines such as "Men's Club," "Dorso," and "Gentry," he served as deputy editor-in-chief of "LEON" and fashion director for "Esquire Japan." He is currently the fashion director for "GOETHE," published by Gentosha, and serves as creative director for "Patrick Cox" and director for "Valextra" and "Bruno Magli" as part of his brand consulting work.
His activities are diverse, ranging from brand creativity to event production, all consistently guided by his "editing" style.

ART DECO collections by Director Akira Shimada
Period: Friday, January 13, 2012 - Early February
PASS THE BATON OMOTESANDO
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