Tokyo Fashion Week has long served as a dynamic platform for both Japanese designers and notable talents across Asia. The 2025 event was no exception, offering a diverse lineup of visionary creatives pushing the boundaries of fashion. Among the international designers who captivated audiences was YOUJIYOUNG, a South Korean haute couture women’s brand known for…
Tokyo Rakuten Fashion Week has once again brought the city’s fashion fanatics and creatives together in celebration. Among 2025’s standout designers is Satoru Sasaki, who unveiled his 2025 Fall/Winter collection, staying true to the brand’s minimalist roots while infusing bold color and rich texture into the mix. JAPAN Forward took a closer look at this…
Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week drew to a close late on Saturday night with the debut show from Tamme. Designer Tatsuya Tamada, who previously worked as a pattern cutter for Sacai, showed a strong collection of military-inspired tailoring to much applause. The Tamme show ended a long week on a high note. There were 37 designers…
LONDON — Paul Smith is back in Japan this week as the headline designer at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, showing his fall 2025 men’s and women’s collections, and promoting a collaboration with Niwaki on specialist Japanese gardening tools. The fashion week is sponsored by the Tokyo-based tech conglomerate Rakuten. Smith’s show, which takes place on…