TELMA

Terumasa Nakajima

TELMA, winner of the JFW NEXT BRAND AWARD 2025, held its second show. In stark contrast to the first show, which was full of the brand’s signature intricate and beautiful textiles and colors, the show started with a group of heavy black and silver looks. As if the night was deepening and dawn was approaching, colors such as gray, silver, and lavender spread. Symbolically shining throughout the collection were various star patterns expressed in prints and embroidery. Various textiles evoked the unique thrill felt on the way home from work in Tokyo’s night streets, such as a shop window shining brightly even though there are no passersby.
The tiger-like animal-patterned lace was made in collaboration with a factory in Osaka that is the only manufacturer of river lace in Japan. A fateful encounter led to the pair collaborating again at the factory where they worked during their student days in Antwerp. The shooting star-like lace that matched the fuchsia pink jacket was a textile that symbolizes this season and was created through multiple efforts in collaboration with the Kiryu lace factory.
There’s no doubt TELMA is a rising star in the Tokyo fashion scene. In an interview after the runway, they said, “We want to convey Japan’s rich sensibility and wonderful technology to the world in our own way.” Designer Nakajima’s eyes seemed to sparkle even more when he spoke passionately about manufacturing.