Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas recently collaborated with Japanese Fashion designer Rynshu to launch new designer line.
The entreprenuer, music producer and DJ before joining the Black Eyed Peas,attended Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. His own designer clothing line 'i.am' made it official debut in 2005.
Will.i.am and Masatomo Yamaji, designer of the Rynshu Japanese brand met during the filming of "Can't Get Enough," music video in Tokyo. The DJ was shopping when the spotted the Japanese brand shop and met the designer. will.i.am later walked for Rynshu during the 2011 Paris runway show.
"I attended a number of shows, and this is the one show where I was inspired to walk the runway because of the outfit Rynshu created for me," said will.i.am according to The Daily Beast.
Ryunshu designer brand is founded in Japanese traditional arts characterized in self development. The brand perpetuate tradition and apply artistic life through its designs.
The new will.i.am and Rynshu collaboration collection will include tailored jackets, puffer-trench coats, embroidered patterned men's and women's wear.
Will.i.am will bring exposure of Ryunshu fashion to America.