Keiko  Mecheri introduces Johana, a chypre oriental for Fall 2012. Johana was inspired by a Japanese wall panel painted in the rimpa style of the Edo period depicting an autumnal scene of chrysanthemums and birds by a stream.

 

 An example of Rimpa painting Sakai Hōitsu.

Chrysanthemums are significant to Japanese culture. The Chrysanthemum Throne is the name given to the position of Japanese emperor and Chrysanthemum crest (菊花紋章, kikukamonshō or kikkamonshō) is a general term for chrysanthemum blossom design; there are more than 150 different patterns. The Imperial Seal of Japan is a particularly notable one; it is used by members of the Japanese imperial family. They are also the flower of September.

Notes: Chrysanthemum, galbamum, iris, rose, wisteria, cocoa, patchouli, incense, vanilla and sandalwood

–Michelyn Camen,  Editor in Chief

source MiN New York, press release