Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT) 2026 A/W organized by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO) entered its second day today.

– Brands presented on the first day, Monday, March 16th –

TTOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026 “ANTHEM A” (from 6:45 PM)
Hikarie Hall, Hall A, Shibuya Hikarie

Winner of the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026 brand “ANTHEM A” held its first-ever runway show, boasting a unique background for a collection brand. Designer Mariko Suzuki manages her family’s sewing factory, while co-designer Nao Yoshida oversees three factories. Their approach to design, which leverages this experience and expertise, has been well-received for both men’s and women’s wear, with the brand’s signature being its unique “mash-up” style which defies categorization.

Marking its fifth anniversary this season, this collection was positioned as “Chapter 1 of a two-part series on discovering a new self.” It took a deep dive into the inner world of the individual and confronted every facet of consciousness. By viewing yourself subjectively, you can uncover emotions and thoughts that would otherwise have been neglected, and find power in even the most contradictory thoughts. The show began with a rumbling sound, followed by monochrome looks that highlight the beauty of the fabric. As the tempo increased, embellishments and colors were introduced, showcasing the diverse mixture of styles that define ANTHEM A. Each model’s individuality shone through in classic styles like knee-length flared skirts paired with slim-fit shirts and knits to fashion-forward looks featuring vivid green coats wrapped with fur scarves. The show concluded with a look pairing a gold ruffled skirt, shimmering under the lights, with a traditional black shirt.

The theme for the upcoming second season is planned to be “Me, as Seen Objectively.” By intertwining this with this season’s “Me, as Seen Subjectively,” the story will culminate in the discovery of a new self. When asked about her first show, Designer Suzuki replied with a smile, “It was fun. I’d like to take on this challenge again and boost sales even further. I’d love to show our customers a more refined version of ourselves.”

There is no doubt that ANTHEM A is a brand that can harmonize even when there’s friction, creating new trends.

「ANCELLM（アンセルム）」（20:45～）BankPark YOKOHAMA

ANCELLM held its second runway show at BankPark Yokohama, a building designated as a historic structure by the City of Yokohama.

The venue is a restored space that was originally a bank built in 1929 and has since been relocated. The beautiful contrast between the pure white walls and ceilings and the classical, ornate interior resonated with ANCELLM’s “quiet yet passionate” creations.

Rather than the rich, substantial finishes the brand is typically known for, this season focused on a light and clean aesthetic. Marking the brand’s sixth year, designer Kazuya Yamachika explained, “We challenged ourselves to create something different from what we’ve done before. By changing how the clothes are constructed and how they move, we aimed for a look that feels lighter—even for fall and winter—and looks beautiful in motion.” Styling featured 100% silk scarves, wrapped around the neck or draped loosely over the shoulders to add a touch of elegance to the vintage-inspired looks. With an atelier in Kojima, a region renowned for denim, this brand has always centered itself on denim and processing. While still cherishing these elements, the brand has placed a strong emphasis on wool this season as well. The wool knits, washed with meticulous attention to timing, combine elegance with a relaxed and gentle impression.

– Brands announced today, Tuesday, March 17^th –

“Global Fashion Collective” (from 1:00 PM)
Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall, Hall B

*Partnership Show

Global Fashion Collective, an international runway platform showcasing global talent, once again hosted a runway show as part of its partnership program this season.

This season featured three brands: Ao Miyasaka, Marika Suzuki, and Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos presented a gothic style that incorporated a Japanese aesthetic into its textiles.

Ao Miyasaka captivated the audience with a striking collection featuring a passionate red and black palette. One standout piece was a dress adorned with a row of Hannya masks on the back that shocked the audience. Marika Suzuki created a look with a cute aesthetic featuring fairy-like embellishments and sheer fabrics.The intersection of the collections from designers with diverse backgrounds aesthetics created a runway exuding diversity and international flair, showcasing a creative dialogue within contemporary fashion.

TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026
“Kiminori Morishita” (from 2:00 PM)
Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall, Hall A

TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026 winner Kiminori Morishita presented his collection in the form of an installation. Titled “80 pieces of history,” the exhibition featured approximately 80 garments symbolizing the brand’s journey from 2003 to 2026. Garments were displayed at the center of the venue, allowing visitors to examine every detail up close and fully appreciate the tailoring, dyeing, and finishing techniques that the brand holds dear.

The venue was pitch black, so dark you couldn’t see even a few feet ahead of yourself. In the center, instead of a runway, clothes were displayed in a straight line hanging on long rods. The recorded voice of designer Kiminori Morishita, explained the brand’s history and the garments as background audio while lights mounted above the clothes shined. This exhibition, which included archival pieces, featured many items donated by customers who were collectors of the brand. “[This collection] is something created through a series of coincidences, as people out there happened to feel their sensibilities align with the brand, and decided to collect a piece. What a designer can do is very little—just giving someone a gentle nudge. I want to continue creating garments for others.” The looping background audio concluded with these words, looking toward the future.

“HOUGA” (from 4:00 PM)
８ Gallery & Studio

HOUGA consistently presents collections set within a unique, narrative-driven universe. For this season’s theme, “Our Playground,” the brand embodied a free spirit that bridges dreams and reality drawing inspiration from “Off-Off-Broadway,” an experimental theatrical form unconstrained by convention. The venue was a compact gallery, much like a small theater. Actors (models) and the audience were positioned at a heart-pounding close distance; by occasionally facing each other or making eye contact, a sense of tension and intimacy distinct from a conventional runway was created.

“It’s always sunny above the clouds,” a sudden realization that inspired the collection, a key concept embodying the hope and beauty that emerge when you shift your perspective. HOUGA’s signature playfulness and whimsy were notable in pieces exuding a unique cuteness. Fluffy, sparkling knits and fur items created the impression of floating above the clouds, while crumpled scraps of paper became pants and jackets, or a discarded fork transforming into a hairpin or brooch. Even the most mundane, everyday events can be transformed into something joyful, depending on how you look at them. This central message was clearly delivered by the actors who performed freely, following their hearts, in HOUGA’s small theater.

The final show of the day was “agnès b. (by R)” (from 7:00 PM) at the French Embassy

agnès b. held a fashion show as part of the “by R” project, an initiative by Rakuten Group, Inc. designed to invigorate Japan’s fashion scene and showcase its appeal to the world. Details will be featured in tomorrow’s report.

A total of 35 “by R” exclusive items—including pieces featuring photographs taken by designer Agnès Turbulé herself—are now available on Rakuten Fashion. Please visit the page below to take a look.

For more information on agnès b. (by R) :
https://brandavenue.rakuten.co.jp/contents/fashionweek/trend/2026aw002/