Hiking vests over kimono-tailoring, woven raffia puppets, and bold purple accents define Japan’s boldest season
Tokyo Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025-2026 wrapped October 13-18 with a futuristic blend of nostalgia and innovation, proving Japan’s designers continue to dictate global cool. Over 50 shows across Shibuya Hikarie and Omotesando Hills fused Y2K gorpcore with traditional craftsmanship, creating looks that feel both archival and ahead of their time.
Standouts: hiking vests layered over tailored kimonos at Undercover, bold purple accents clashing with neutral cargos at Sacai. Woven raffia puppets replaced plush Labubu charms at accessory-focused presentations, swinging from belt loops like modern netsuke. Colors dominated by Transformative Teal hanboks and Electric Fuchsia outerwear.
Trends: shredded denim with lace overlays, pillbox hats over curtain bangs, platform boots elevating everything. Sustainability led—eco-dyes, upcycled flea-market flips, blockchain-tracked silk.
Fashion Street style in Harajuku was pure chaos: Y2K nostalgia met samurai armor details in metallic organza. Economic impact: ¥18 billion in orders.
Tokyo didn’t follow—it forecasted Eastern dominance.
