In 2011 Rie Yamagata introduced a knitwear capsule, but it quickly turned into a full collection. The Parsons and Central St Martins-educated Yamagata was raised in LA and has fashion and art in her blood. Yamagata honed her craft working for Tsumori Chisato and Phillip Lim before launching Rhié, a ready-to-wear collection of expertly tailored graphic prints and menswear-inspired silhouettes. While Yamagata solidifies her position in the womenswear market, retailers have already taken notice. Barneys was an early supporter, and continues to be, as well as other designer boutiques around the world. - See more at: http://exposedzippers.com/rie-yamagata/#sthash.NFTjSYkm.dpuf