Yohji Yamamoto

I wandered in to the V&A, after collecting my visa in Chinatown this morning and happened to arrive on the first day of the Yamamoto exhibition. There is a background of disbelief and sadness as we hear about the terrible devastation in Japan caused by the recent massive earthquake. But even so, it is still good to celebrate the great people that come from Japan, one of whom is Yohji Yamamoto. I loved looking at the incredible range of clothes Yamamoto has designed over the years. Apparently he remains a monument of calm in the turmoil of rehearsals. He stays in the present, says he doesn't think about the future, but loves to dwell on the past for inspiration for his creations.

Our thoughts are very much with the nation of Japan right now as everyone works together to help with the enormous search and rescue operation in the aftermath of the earthquake.