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Established in 2023, SARTO is designed by Kiyoshi Toyoshima, with Akihiko Ikeda as patternmaker. The name comes from the...
07/10/2026

Established in 2023, SARTO is designed by Kiyoshi Toyoshima, with Akihiko Ikeda as patternmaker. The name comes from the Italian word for tailor, reflecting a process in which design and patternmaking develop together. This relationship shapes the brand’s focus on silhouette, comfort, and refined everyday clothing.

For A/W ’26, familiar tailoring and workwear forms are adjusted through proportion. Jackets range from compact, rounded shapes to more relaxed tailoring, balanced by wide, full-length trousers and longer outerwear. A notable standout is this (sliide 2, middle) short jacket, made from heavyweight cotton twill blended with American and Australian cotton. The fabric combines a densely woven West Point structure with heavy weft yarns packed tightly into the cloth, producing substantial body, firmness, and a natural cotton luster. Its compact length and rounded shoulder-to-sleeve transition use the fabric’s stiffness and rebound to hold its three-dimensional shape.

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For A/W ‘26, KANEMASA PHIL. looks to Scandinavian and European mid-century furniture, translating its curved forms, upho...
02/10/2026

For A/W ‘26, KANEMASA PHIL. looks to Scandinavian and European mid-century furniture, translating its curved forms, upholstery, and functional construction into clothing. Relaxed tailoring, short blousons, and wide trousers maintain the collection’s soft proportions, while the brand continues to develop fabrics through high-gauge circular knitting rather than conventional woven construction.

This (slide 2) jacket combines ECONYL nylon with recycled Suvin cotton on a 36-gauge fleece knitting machine—the only one of its kind in Japan. Cut as an oversized military blouson, the pattern uses minimal interfacing, letting the fabric’s density and structure create the silhouette. The 36G Wool Fulling (slide 17) series takes 1/60 Super 120’s non-mulesed wool and knits it in a dense typewriter structure on a custom 36-gauge circular machine. After garment dyeing, fulling creates a washed, slightly wrinkled surface while retaining knit stretch. Elsewhere, the 46G Solaro (slide 5) blazer uses a super-high-gauge twill knit that combines the structure and appearance of woven fabric with the stretch and easy care of knitwear. Recycled polyester and recycled spun yarn are dyed separately through a two-bath process, creating an iridescent surface that shifts in color depending on the viewing angle. In comparison, these (slide 11) trousers develop a fluid contrast through high-shrink cupro and fibril processing. This suit (slide 3) equips nylon in the middle yarn for stretch and a fuller hand, then sulfur-dyeing for uneven color and progressive fading with wear. Across the collection, familiar tailoring, military shapes, and furniture references become a framework for exploring what high-gauge knit construction can reproduce and replace.

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Founded in 2023 by Riku Umehara, RIKU UMEHARA centers on a contemporary interpretation of Yō no Bi—the idea that beauty ...
01/10/2026

Founded in 2023 by Riku Umehara, RIKU UMEHARA centers on a contemporary interpretation of Yō no Bi—the idea that beauty emerges through function and everyday use. Umehara studied apparel technology at Bunka Fashion College before working in production management, while his upbringing in a family of ceramicists continues to inform the brand’s relationship with Japanese craft and material development.

For S/S ’27, titled “A Vessel for Living,” Umehara considers clothing as something that records daily life, where wrinkles, stains, and changes in shape become evidence of continued wear. Japanese craft appears throughout the materials and construction. An original Kiryu-woven jacquard recreates irregular wood-grain patterns across coats and blousons, while one blouson takes structural cues from magewappa bentwood containers, using body seams and darts to create a gently curved shape. Tailored jackets use a reproduction Bishu kasuri fabric, complemented by tenugui and yukata fabrics for the lining and original ceramic buttons beneath the lapels. Elsewhere, lightweight knits pair dry linen-blend yarns on the exterior with smoother cotton against the skin, while black denim is resist-bound and faded to create irregular color variations. Together, these details translate traditional Japanese materials and processes into an understated everyday wardrobe.

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Designer Yumi Suzuki graduated from Bunka Fashion College in 2001 before working as a patternmaker, design assistant, an...
14/09/2026

Designer Yumi Suzuki graduated from Bunka Fashion College in 2001 before working as a patternmaker, design assistant, and later womenswear designer. After becoming independent in 2007, she began producing one-of-a-kind pieces reconstructed from vintage clothing, eventually launching a full collection line in 2011 and renaming the label YuumiARIA in 2014. Today, the collections are split into two: one focuses on original designs with new materials, and the other is “remakes,” using upcycled garments to twist the narrative of classic clothing categories.

For A/W ’26, Suzuki continues this approach through layered proportions, contrasting surfaces, and reworked familiar silhouettes. A recurring Tape Tulle series uses polyester tulle with gathered tape embroidery to create dimensional surfaces across multiple garment forms. The collection balances these sheer pieces with more substantial outerwear, relaxed tailoring, and oversized layers, continuing Suzuki’s longstanding interest in altering everyday clothing through material, construction, and proportion.

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Founded in Tokyo in 2008, blackmeans combines Japanese leather craftsmanship with influences drawn from hardcore punk, m...
08/09/2026

Founded in Tokyo in 2008, blackmeans combines Japanese leather craftsmanship with influences drawn from hardcore punk, motorcycle culture, and vintage Americana. Through hand-cutting, washing, distressing, studding, and printing, the brand has built a reputation for transforming traditional leatherwear into garments defined by texture, construction, and an evolving patina.

For F/W 26, blackmeans broadens its visual language beyond leather, introducing layered silhouettes that balance structured outerwear with relaxed knitwear, oversized shirting, and utilitarian separates. Proportions shift between cropped leather jackets, oversized varsity blousons, elongated duffle coats, and voluminous hooded outerwear, creating a wardrobe that feels rugged without sacrificing versatility. Color also plays a larger role this season, with vivid turquoise and mustard leather jackets, plaid wool outerwear, camouflage prints, and graphic varsity pieces punctuating the brand’s predominantly black palette.
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02/09/2026

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F/W ‘26 Runway - Founded in 2007 by Hidenori Kumakiri, beautiful people is a Tokyo-based label recognized for reinterpr...
12/07/2026

F/W ‘26 Runway - Founded in 2007 by Hidenori Kumakiri, beautiful people is a Tokyo-based label recognized for reinterpreting classic garments through innovative patternmaking and unconventional proportions. After working as a patternmaker at Comme des Garçons, Kumakiri established the brand around the idea of creating clothing that transcends age and gender, introducing concepts such as the “Kids Series,” designed to be shared between adults and children, and the “Boys Line,” intended to be worn across genders. Known for blending technical precision with playful design, beautiful people continues to refine wardrobe staples through experimental construction, thoughtful collaborations, and meticulously developed silhouettes, presenting its collections in Paris since 2017.
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YS’s S/S ’26 collection continues the brand’s commitment to original Japanese textiles and traditional manufacturing tec...
11/07/2026

YS’s S/S ’26 collection continues the brand’s commitment to original Japanese textiles and traditional manufacturing techniques. Produced in collaboration with specialized mills and factories across Japan, the collection emphasizes natural fibers, vintage machinery, and thoughtful finishing processes, allowing each garment to reveal the character of its material through everyday wear.

Textile development remains at the forefront of the collection. This (slide 3) knit coach jacket utilizes a high-density SUPER ZERO cotton knit that combines the resilience of a dense knit with a soft, lightweight hand. The brown colorway is finished with persimmon tannin dye for a naturally evolving patina. Elsewhere, this (slide 9) track jacket is constructed from an ultra-high-gauge 36G jersey knitted in Wakayama, producing a woven-like surface with a firm hand and subtle sheen. This (slide 7) work shirt is cut from an original high-density wool suiting woven with striped yarns dyed using the traditional Japanese ikat technique, in which the yarns are resist-dyed prior to weaving to create softly blurred, irregular patterns. The result is a subtle striped surface that highlights the depth and character of the woven fabric.

Relaxed silhouettes continue to define the collection, with generously cut outerwear, shirting, knitwear, and trousers allowing the fabrics to dictate shape and movement. Rather than relying on decorative elements, YS demonstrates how careful material selection, specialized production techniques, and understated construction can elevate familiar wardrobe staples into garments designed to age gracefully over time.
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Founded in 2019 through a partnership between Okayama-based textile manufacturer SHIOTA and designer Masakazu Arasawa, C...
04/07/2026

Founded in 2019 through a partnership between Okayama-based textile manufacturer SHIOTA and designer Masakazu Arasawa, C***A approaches garment-making with complete control over the production process, from raw material selection and fabric development to weaving, cutting, and sewing. Working exclusively with original textiles, the brand is best known for its use of premium Suvin cotton, an extra-long staple fiber prized for its softness, strength, and natural luster. Rather than pursuing seasonal trends, C***A continues to refine timeless military and workwear silhouettes through exceptional materials and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship.
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The S/S ’26 collection reinforces this philosophy through understated reinterpretations of archival garments. These (slide 9) British Army ghurka pants revive the military classic with a relaxed, high-waisted silhouette, constructed from an original cotton chino developed to balance structure with the supple character of Suvin cotton. Their latest denim innovation introduces a reactive-dyed rigid denim woven with Suvin cotton, preserving the crisp appearance of raw denim while showcasing the fiber’s naturally smooth texture and clean finish. Elsewhere, this (slide 6) fatigue jacket is cut from a lightweight high-density cotton typewriter cloth, whose tightly woven construction creates a crisp hand while maintaining the ease required for warm-weather layering.
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Founded in 2016 by Yasuharu Kuzaki, ATON approaches everyday clothing through original textile development and meticulou...
23/06/2026

Founded in 2016 by Yasuharu Kuzaki, ATON approaches everyday clothing through original textile development and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. Working alongside local mills and artisans, the brand develops exclusive fabrics that prioritize quality, durability, and timeless design, allowing material innovation to define each collection rather than seasonal trends.
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For S/S ’26, the collection continues this philosophy through a series of original fabrics developed across Japan. Tailoring is a particular highlight, with a plain weave of silk and linen from Shiga Prefecture that combines silk’s smooth touch and natural luster with the firmness and dry character of linen, bringing subtle texture and fluidity to relaxed jackets and trousers. A separate high-twist wool-and-linen fabric offers a lightweight, crisp hand that maintains the clean proportions of the collection’s semi-double tailoring. Elsewhere, technical nylons, cotton-washi knits, and naturally textured cottons continue to reinforce ATON’s emphasis on fabric development. At the same time, the handcrafted Leather Quilt Zori by Sekizuka reinterprets the traditional Japanese sandal through quilted leather construction.
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