Designer Kei: h.naoto (Sixh.)

Warning: The price tags on these are a little high. (Like all designer clothes, but worth the cost if you truly want a unique Visual Kei  inspired look)

For the fans that enjoy the darker, grunge side of Visual Kei (what some call Nagoya Kei), then H.naoto's Sixh line is one that should stay in your wardrobe. H.naoto is a larger brand that creates multiple lines that cater towards the individual styles in Visual Kei, Sixh. specifically may not be what some may be looking for but that certainly does not mean you have to look elsewhere. I'm going to give an overview of Sixh. first as it's a personal favorite of mine.

(Left: IBI)

A brief explanation on Sixh. first. It was started by a designer, IBI, and combines the look of Visual Kei artistry with the imagery of popular hosts and hostess clubs. The new theme, Ghost-Kei, is a hybrid of Gothic and HOST. The result is an amazing assortment of clothes that mix music and fashion.

If you like the appearance of bands like Nightmare, Lynch., Deathgaze, -Oz-, and 9Goats Black Out or just want a dark yet elegant style. Sixh. clothes are mostly black with unique patterns and artistic designs. The look is casual and stylish, so walking down the street, through school, or around the mall will be perfectly natural while still staying a step ahead from the rest of the crowd.

To get a look at more of their clothes and for inspiration for yourself, here's the link to the main Sixh. website which features the 2007-2011 Collections. http://www.sixh.jp/collection/

For those in San Francisco, CA. H.naoto has a USA store. For the rest of us, here is the link to the USA web store. http://store.hnaoto.us/page/home

Also, h.naoto occasionally attends conventions where they sell clothes, hold fashion shows, and take pictures with customers. You can find the pictures and schedules on the h.naoto facebook page, tumblr, and main site.
(All pictures are owned by, and were taken from, the sixh. website)

 

 

Source: Vkh