Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, known for his flamboyant creations and work on costumes for singer David Bowie - especially 'Ziggy Stardust' - has died of leukemia, his company announced on Monday. He was 76-years-old.
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto attends an interview in Tokyo, Japan May 26, 2017, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Picture taken May 26, 2017. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
Born in 1944 in Yokohama, Yamamoto first entered university to study engineering before turning to fashion design, and in 1971 became the first Japanese designer to hold a show in London, blending traditional Japanese motifs - including designs from kabuki theatre - with fantasy in bright, bold designs.
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