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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn Sunday, March 15th, the day before the main event began, a runway show was held featuring YOKE, a winner of the Grand Prix at the FASHION PRIZE OF TOKYO 2026. As a companion to the men\u2019s show they presented at Paris Fashion Week in January, this event featured an all-women\u2019s collection. A large screen was installed on the venue\u2019s wall displaying scenes of everyday life in Paris, as if sharing with us the days from two months prior when YOKE took on this challenge. As the show began, the footage switched to side-view shots of the men\u2019s show in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the female models walked the runway, it seemed as though their shadows were being projected in real time, a characteristic YOKE-style visual effect that deepened the atmosphere of the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This season drew inspiration from the creations of sculptor Jean Arp. According to the theme \u201cBEYOND FORM,\u201d a minimalist yet subtly illusory silhouette was created using high-quality textiles, evoking the sculptor\u2019s surrealist works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waists cinched with a delicate belt to alter the jacket\u2019s silhouette, gloves hooked onto belts, and scarves draped around the waist like an obi sash. Amidst the prevalence of I-line silhouettes, these unexpected twists to the styling created a captivating yet subtle sense of dissonance. Bright red lips contrasted with nude lips; kitten heels and high heels with thin straps wrapped around the ankles. The looks unveiled by YOKE in its women\u2019s line shined while exuding a stoic sensuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding a touch of softness to the serene collection were knit bags created in collaboration with KNITPOTTERY, designed by Emiko Sato. Models featured shoes produced in partnership with Foot the Coacher, a collaboration that began in the S\/S 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharing his impressions of the show and exhibition held in Paris, designer Norio Terada stated, \u201cWe wanted to showcase a new phase for YOKE, since during our time in Paris we secured about 10 new overseas wholesale partners.\u201d With the addition of a women\u2019s line, we look forward to the brand\u2019s future success as YOKE sprints towards its next stage. After the show concluded, the models made a surprise reappearance on the runway allowing attendees to view the garments up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the foyer, a variety of drinks including Dassai sparkling sake were served to celebrate the opening of Fashion Week. The press conference was a huge success, once again demonstrating the high level of attention YOKE is receiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many individual interviews took place, in which Designer Terada joined, answering each question earnestly with a smile giving no hint to the feeling of fatigue from the Fashion Week circuit that had been ongoing since January. His ability to respond thoughtfully to every question also underscores the strength of the YOKE brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KAKAN, winner of the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026, held its first-ever runway show. The brand has garnered attention for its intricate designs since its debut as a knitwear label. This season\u2019s official theme was \u201cWILD, NOT PURE\u201d, conveying the message that beauty is inherently wild, not simply something pure. Designer Kakan Kudo began creating the collection with a copy of Claude L\u00e9vi-Strauss\u2019s \u201cThe Savage Mind\u201d, a book she described as a \u201creturn to her roots.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amid the gentle melody of piano, the first look to appear was a long dress from the \u201cHANDSPAN\u201d series, which has become synonymous with KAKAN. As if surrendering to the music, the model walked leisurely. The suits paired to contrast with the softness of the knitwear and accentuated the contours of the human form, guiding the textural expression of the layered knit fabric into the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The zip-up hoodie, knitted from a textured yarn blended with metallic threads, featured a shaggy interior that lent it a rich and elegant look. The outerwear, emblazoned with the sensational message \u201cDO THIS OR DIE\u201d on the back, incorporated bouquets that have appeared numerous times on the runway. Bags from the HANDSPAN series\u2014which debuted through a crowdfunding campaign held in preparation for the show\u2014also graced the runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grand dress that served as the finale was created using a technique where the shape is not decided beforehand, but rather the piece is knitted while engaging in a dialogue with the yarn. As the model walked she slowly let go of the knitwear she was holding, creating a path of knit fabric, visible only for that fleeting moment. Once she had released it all, the model gently blew a kiss to the audience and quietly walked away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attendees were given a press release resembling a long letter containing the designer\u2019s thoughts. Each word was written with the same care and unpretentiousness as spinning fine wool by hand into a single thread. These were words born the very morning before the show, freshly minted phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A or B, black or white, for or against. Those in the fashion industry, in particular, may have felt a sense of dissonance toward the modern tendency to reduce everything to binary oppositions. What KAKAN weaves with her own hands is the endearing quality of irregularity. She gently embraces a beauty of gradation that cannot be fully captured by binary thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTAIWAN SELECT,\u201d a joint fashion show featuring Taiwanese brands organized by the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF), was held for the first time at RFWT as a partnership show. This time, three designer teams were featured to present their new collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designer trio PCES presented a playful collection under the theme \u201cthere is no party without you,\u201d featuring pieces designed to make the wearer the star of the show. Another team, Yentity, drew inspiration from architectural photography, incorporating architectural elements into the contours of their silhouettes. \u201cI hope the clothes can become like talismans,\u201d commented a Yentity designer. Design team CHIA presented a collection with a touch of melancholy, inspired by a Hong Kong singer and the songs of Akina Nakamori.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The venue chosen for the cute fairies of Pays des F\u00e9es to descend was the historic location of Ginza Lion Classic Hall, a registered cultural property constructed before World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These fairies possessed a certain edginess\u2014some adorned with glittering insect wings, others with antennae, and still others wearing flowers upside down. Clad in fancy tweed, colorful velvet, and iridescent organza, not a single fairy shared the same personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To mark the brand\u2019s 20th anniversary, they shed new light on their archives by using reproductions of designs that appeared in past seasons. The collection drew inspiration from the animistic and pantheistic worldview found in religious paintings from the 6th to 11th centuries, which the designers encountered in Cappadocia, Turkey. By blending this with \u201ccute\u201d elements, a sense of precariousness emerged within the mystical atmosphere. The finale featured a twin look, with the models meeting with smiles. The reason for choosing this location was that the building held significance as a structure that withstood the fires of World War II. Linking to the collection\u2019s themes of animism and nature worship, it also embodied a heartfelt desire for peace\u2014one that allows us to truly enjoy \u201ccuteness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This season drew inspiration from \u201cROSA,\u201d an underground shopping arcade that once existed in Niigata. Rather than seeking to attract attention, the designer took the arcade\u2019s very presence and atmosphere as the starting point, focusing on the craftsmanship that YUEQI QI holds dear. Combining Asian-inspired charm with street-style elements and a vibrant, healthy allure, the collection expressed these qualities through unique graphics and lace. Jewelry and dresses evoked the brand\u2019s journey of growth through the use of the brand\u2019s signature \u201cLove\u201d lace with laser-cut pieces, each a product of painstaking, time-consuming handiwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yueqi Qi\u2019s signature style was defined this season by lingerie-inspired details and elements reminiscent of skiwear and school uniforms. Returning from last season, cat-themed graphics also made an appearance on the runway. The pixel-art black cats and folklore-inspired patterns were exceptionally cute. The models also wore jewels dangling from their eyes and noses, a humorous recreation of anime-style tears or snot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ENF\u00d6LD held its first runway show at Rakuten FWT under the theme \u201cLiving Sculpture.\u201d The brand incorporated contrasting elements\u2014such as the contraction and release of form, rigidity and flexibility, and stillness and movement\u2014to create designs with structures that seemed to breathe. A key feature seen throughout the collection was a bumpy, rock-like protruding design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The collection draws inspiration from the pure forms of Constantin Brancusi, the negative space inherent in Mark Manders\u2019 unfinished works, and Isamu Noguchi\u2019s sculptural approach to engaging with space. The collection featured a unique color palette of mint greens and mustards, as well as browns and grape purples, incorporating both autumn and winter hues while still reflecting the brand\u2019s distinct personality. By layering the same materials in different forms or creating minimalist colors paired with bold shapes, the collection portrayed the contradictions within a single woman through a variety of looks. Additionally, a \u201csilent disco\u201d format was adopted with headphones distributed to attendees so they could immerse themselves in the show\u2019s music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BALLET TheNewClassic launched in 2020 by photographer Yumiko Inoue and ballet dancer Shohei Horiuchi, is currently hosting an event at 8\/CUBE 3 on the 8th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, offering a glimpse into a unique world. Clothing by KAKAN and mister it., who will be designing the costumes for the BALLET TheNewClassic 2026 event in July, are now on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the opening day, an installation featuring three dancers took place. Wearing costumes used in past performances, they danced freely as \u201cmoving mannequins.\u201d The costumes for this performance were designed by Chika Kisada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Horiuchi said, \u201cBallet is a comprehensive art form in which music, choreography, costumes, and other elements all come together to create the final performance. We asked the two designers involved in this new project to interpret ballet from a fresh perspective and create costumes based on that interpretation.\u201d The exhibition will run through Wednesday, March 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: Monday, March 16th \u2013 Wednesday, March 18th As part of the Berlin Fashion X International delegation\u2019s visit to Tokyo (March 15th \u2013 20th), a cocktail reception was held at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Media representatives and buyers attended the event and interacted with designers from 11 carefully selected Berlin-based brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Monday, March 16th This year marks the 40th anniversary of Fashion tsushin, and to commemorate the occasion, rare materials such as carefully selected videos from their archives and handwritten scripts will exhibit at Shibuya Hikarie 8\/COURT. A different program will be screened each of the three days, so please be sure to stop by when you visit Hikarie. We are also running a campaign at the venue where you can enter a raffle to win original Fashion tsushin merchandise by filling out a survey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: Monday, March 16th \u2013 Wednesday, March 18th As part of the JFW NEXT BRAND AWARD (NBA)\u2014a brand support program launched by JFWO in 2022\u2014we are currently exhibiting the latest collections from ANNA CHOI and Jun.y (Jun Yamamoto), both of whom were selected for the Special Award as brands with promising future growth potential. ANNA CHOI is unveiling its 2026 AW collection, featuring unique items such as garment-case-style bags. Jun.y has created lamp-shaped art pieces using items from the 2026 AW collection, presenting a fantastical installation. Please be sure to stop by between shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: Monday, March 16th \u2013 Wednesday, March 18th 2023 Special Award: ANNA CHOI A home garment steamer is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts. A special booth where you can try out the latest model of the Panasonic Garment Steamer is open in the Hall A Foyer through Tuesday, March 17th. Unique features of the Panasonic Garment Steamer will be highlighted, including how to easily remove wrinkles while clothes are still on the hanger. Clothing from brands that won the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026 will also be on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A giveaway is currently underway at our booth where you can enter a raffle just by posting on social media! Come try out our latest models and be sure to enter the raffle for a chance to win one of the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: Monday, March 16th \u2013 Tuesday, March 17th This season\u2019s official venue is Shibuya Hikarie. A video for Rakuten FWT 2026 A\/W is playing in the 2nd-floor concourse, so please be sure to check it out when you pass by. Refreshments will be served in the foyer of Hikarie Hall A\/B at Shibuya Hikarie after the show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-21492","information","type-information","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTop show on the first day: Winner of the TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2026 \u201cKAKAN\u201d (from 12:00 PM) Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall, Hall A<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cTAIWAN SELECT\u201d (from 1:00 PM) Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall, Hall B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cPays des F\u00e9es\u201d (from 2:30 PM) Ginza Lion Classic Hall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hours: 11:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM (until 6:00 PM on the final day)
Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 8F, 8\/CUBE 3
Organizer: BALLET TheNewClassic Executive Committee
Admission: Free
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Venue: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Organized by: German Fashion Association \/ Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Supported by: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State of Berlin<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cFashion tsushin\u201d 40th Anniversary Archive to be held<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hours: 11:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM
Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 8\/ COURT
Organizer: Infas.com Co., Ltd. \u201cFashion tsushin\u201d
Admission: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\nJFW NEXT BRAND AWARD Collection Exhibition by Two Special Award-Winning Brands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hours: 11:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM (until 7:00 PM on the final day)
Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 8F, 8\/ CUBE 1,2
Organizer: Japan Fashion Week Organization
Admission: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2026 Special Award: Jun.y (Jun Yamamoto)
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_jun.y\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPanasonic Garment Steamer Touch & Try<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Time: As per the collection schedule
Venue: Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall, Hall A Foyer
Organizer: Panasonic Corporation
Admission: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe official venue for Rakuten FWT 2026 A\/W is Shibuya Hikarie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n