Tokyo Fashion Week: dark, edgy, utterly delightful. A heavy ‘western’, ultra chic inspiration transpired from most of the collections showcased. With an innate talent for spotting the timelessness and utter elegance in certain cuts and fabrics, the Japanese designers simply gathered the absolute best from the rest, and then threw everything in a wondrous melting pot along with their own cultural baggage, stories and bizarre pursuits.
One of the most fascinating collections showcased was signed by . The designer, renowned already for her extremely, purely beautiful and comfortable pieces, proposed a fresh collection embodying a witty reinterpretation of 60’s glamour, clashing with le crème de la crème of both facets of her own world: the traditionalist, mysterious Japanese historical heritage, and the fast-paced super sleek Tokyo madness.
She offers a surprising, dualistic approach to her subject, building a quasi-bipolar character, amazed and amazing at the same time. Being a nomad herself, a stranger to Tokyo – as she was born and raised in Beijing, China -, she offers a unique, ‘extraterrestrial’ take on the culture. The overall feel is one as if she’s about to be absorbed, engulfed by the big city, struggling, suspended between two utterly different, yet so intriguing and sensuous worlds.
She offers a surprising, dualistic approach to her subject, building a quasi-bipolar character, amazed and amazing at the same time. Being a nomad herself, a stranger to Tokyo – as she was born and raised in Beijing, China -, she offers a unique, ‘extraterrestrial’ take on the culture. The overall feel is one as if she’s about to be absorbed, engulfed by the big city, struggling, suspended between two utterly different, yet so intriguing and sensuous worlds.
The collection flows beautifully, intercalating geisha-inspired cuts, alluring fabrics, kimono-reminiscing 
silhouettes, and new-wave minimalism. It’s a fantastic mélange of old and modern, futuristic even. Edgy, chic, sleek pieces complement wonderfully softer, antique cuts. Accents are inspired by nature, Japanese Zen gardens, and the balance and intertwining of the elements. As a subtle, alluring touch, a hint of S&M and submission peeks out from 
transparent fabrics, delicate but deep cuts here and there, plus belts, cinchers. Black is central to the story and character, but a surprising floral decoration pops up towards the end, and just like a real life plant, grows and grows, with each new outfit. The incremental use of the pattern is yet so delicate and pleasing to the eye, almost comforting after a rather long and pressuring string of all black outfits.
silhouettes, and new-wave minimalism. It’s a fantastic mélange of old and modern, futuristic even. Edgy, chic, sleek pieces complement wonderfully softer, antique cuts. Accents are inspired by nature, Japanese Zen gardens, and the balance and intertwining of the elements. As a subtle, alluring touch, a hint of S&M and submission peeks out from transparent fabrics, delicate but deep cuts here and there, plus belts, cinchers. Black is central to the story and character, but a surprising floral decoration pops up towards the end, and just like a real life plant, grows and grows, with each new outfit. The incremental use of the pattern is yet so delicate and pleasing to the eye, almost comforting after a rather long and pressuring string of all black outfits. 
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