WONDER ROOM ESSE • S/S ’26

At the center of WONDER ROOM is an exploration of materials often overlooked in contemporary fashion. Rather than building collections around complex woven fabrics, the brand focuses on Tenjiku jersey and Ura-mou fleece—everyday textiles valued for their softness, flexibility, and ability to respond naturally to the body. Describing the inherent “blank space” within these materials as room for personal interpretation, WONDER ROOM proposes clothing that is intentionally incomplete until worn.

This approach is evident throughout the collection, where relaxed silhouettes and uncomplicated construction allow the fabrics to take precedence. Oversized sweatshirts, loose-fitting pullovers, and softly structured outer layers emphasize the natural qualities of jersey and fleece, creating garments that move with the wearer rather than imposing a fixed shape. Generous proportions, dropped shoulders, and fluid layering further reinforce the collection’s emphasis on coexistence between clothing and body.

Named after the historical “Cabinet of Curiosities,” WONDER ROOM seeks to introduce a sense of discovery into everyday life through familiar materials and understated design. By reexamining jersey and fleece through proportion and construction rather than surface decoration, the collection demonstrates how ordinary fabrics can reveal new possibilities when approached with curiosity and restraint.

BLACKBIRD • A/W ’26

Founded in Tokyo in 2015, BLACKBIRD develops through a collaborative approach to materials, patternmaking, and construction. With the brand moniker “products are made for all the people who are socially

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 which design and

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 wide trousers maintain