
Cote Mer · A/W ’16 Runway
Cote Mer Designers: Norio Sato & Seishi Naito Incorporation Date: 2008
Cote Mer Designers: Norio Sato & Seishi Naito Incorporation Date: 2008
Name. “The Work of Art in The Age of Mechanical Reproduction” Designer: Noriyuki Shimizu
The brother of Engineered Garments designer Daiki Suzuki, Takuji Suzuki has been able to forge his own likeness within the confines of the Japanese Islands;
Brand Profile Muted hues, gunmetal color tones and tasteful layering are what we come to expect with a collection from Trove. But this season they
Designer: Ryuhei Koboshi Incorporation Date: 2010 Known For: Voluminous silhouettes, effortless layering. This Collection: Completely elongates and widens the silhouette. Does a very fine job
Before the recent trend of “gender-less” clothing came into fruition, designer Asuka Hayashi was producing collections for tomboys and modern-day hippies alike. Hayashi is in
After spending time at the Comme des Garcons fashion house, learning patternmaking underneath the wing of Junya Watanabe. Fumito Ganryu branched out and launched GANRYU
Marvy Jamoke and its designer Keita Sasaki are now in their 10th season and they continue to incorporate new ways to add value to their
The brainchild of tattoo artist Megumu Kamata and artist Magdron, Black Weirdos is a under the radar label that’s been responsible for some of the
After presenting their inaugural collection for S/S ’15, skate brand F-LAGSTUF-F provides an impressive selection for the upcoming A/W season. Designed with a heavy L.A.
Now in their 6th season, designers Taka and Suguru Yamaguchi have provided an impressive array of varied collections, which together overall present a strong catalog of seasons. After
After making his rounds as an professional boxer, Arashi Yanagawa formed his menswear brand John Lawrence Sullivan in 2003. The brands name is a homage
For their inaugural collection, design director Taku Yoshida and his brand Kaiko have presented an amazing nostalgic collection of garments for S/S ’16. A true
Takahiro Miyashita came up in Japans fashion scene with the likes of Junya Watanabe, Daiki Suzuki and Jun Takahashi. Now his vintage American aesthetic is
After founding Nepenthes in 1988, designer Keizo Shimizu set out to create a unique fashion distribution firm in the developing city of Aoyama, Japan. Then,
Now in his 6th year as head designer of roundabout, Hirokazu Fujiwara presents the S/S ’16 collection for his casual brand. The core statement of his
WACKO MARIA was first introduced in 2004 by Nobuhiro Mori and Keiji Ishizuka; the brand was created by the friends and former J-League teammates after
Always staying ahead of the current fashion curve, designer Daisuke Yokohama and his brand Sasquatchfabrix have created yet another stellar campaign for A/W ’15. Considerably
Lad Musician is a minimal contemporary brand based out of Tokyo, Japan. Designer Yuichi Kuroda created the brand in 1995, focusing on ambiguity, designing pieces
After debuting their first collection in 2011, Cav Empt creators Toby Feltwell, Sk8thing, and Yukata H. have quickly cemented their status within the streetwear scene
Born and raised in Tokyo, Kozaburo Akasaka traveled to London to study Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art. There, he gained professional
In the mid-1940s to mid-1960s, so-called America’s “golden era,” the U.S.’ national strength remarkably grew, taking advantage of the booming economy. During this period, systemized
Designer Takahiro Matsushita has gradually conceptualized his long-forming ideas into a renowned brand over the past 14 years. After learning pattern making and working at
In preparation for designing and presenting this season’s collection, Hiroki Nakamura scoured the globe for some distinct inspiration. In his latest dissertation, Hiroki speaks on