The Contour of Luxury Summer 2019 | Page 259

M atsuda’s time spent in Paris was a great source of inspiration for many of his designs. He loved the whimsy of the art deco period, the industrial metal work of the late 1800’s, and the detail he found in gothic cathedrals. These influences are most evident in the intricate lacework of his clothing and the fine engraving found throughout his eyewear collections.