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SARTO • A/W ’26

Established in 2023, SARTO is designed by Kiyoshi Toyoshima, with Akihiko Ikeda as patternmaker. The name comes from the Italian word for tailor, reflecting a process in

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KANEMASA PHIL. • A/W ’26

For Autumn/Winter 2026–27, KANEMASA PHIL. looks to Scandinavian and European mid-century furniture, translating its curved forms, upholstery, and functional construction into clothing. Relaxed tailoring, short blousons, and

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RIKU UMEHARA • S/S ’27

Founded in 2023 by Riku Umehara, RIKU UMEHARA centers on a contemporary interpretation of Yō no Bi—the idea that beauty emerges through function and everyday use. Umehara studied apparel technology

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YuumiARIA • A/W ’26

Designer Yumi Suzuki graduated from Bunka Fashion College in 2001 before working as a patternmaker, design assistant, and later womenswear designer. After becoming independent in 2007, she

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blackmeans • A/W ’26

Founded in Tokyo in 2008, blackmeans combines Japanese leather craftsmanship with influences drawn from hardcore punk, motorcycle culture, and vintage Americana. Through hand-cutting, washing, distressing, studding, and

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KOTA GUSHIKEN • A/W ’26

Founded by knitwear designer Kota Gushiken, the eponymous label approaches knitwear as a medium for storytelling, combining advanced Japanese knitting techniques with personal experiences, everyday observations, and

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LQUARTET • S/S ’26

Founded by Masahiro Ukaji, LQUARTET draws from vintage garments, traditional craftsmanship, and carefully developed textiles. The brand frequently incorporates handcrafted techniques, natural materials, and historical references, producing

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CIOTA • S/S ’26

Founded in 2019 through a partnership between Okayama-based textile manufacturer SHIOTA and designer Masakazu Arasawa, CIOTA approaches garment-making with complete control over the production process, from raw

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YOKO SAKOMOTO • S/S ’26

YS’s S/S ’26 collection continues the brand’s commitment to original Japanese textiles and traditional manufacturing techniques. Produced in collaboration with specialized mills and factories across Japan, the

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ATON • S/S ’26

Founded in 2016 by Yasuharu Kuzaki, ATON approaches everyday clothing through original textile development and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. Working alongside local mills and artisans, the brand develops

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DAIRIKU • S/S ’26

Inspired by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, explores the theme of time and reverse aging through garments that appear in states of transformation…

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CONFECT • A/W ’25

Nest Robe / Confect, which has operated an apparel sewing factory since 1950, faced a challenging scenario in 2005. The apparel industry was experiencing a recession due to…

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SARTO • A/W ’25

Satoshi Toyoshima and Akihiko Ikeda launched Sarto in the Fall of 2023. For A/W ’25, the collection sharpens its identity through fabric-driven standout pieces…

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