Strength and weakness. Beauty and ugliness. Discipline and impulse. Reason and desire. Liberation and constraint. Masculinity and femininity.
These are not opposing forces, but exist simultaneously within a single body. The Spring/Summer 2027 collection focuses on the coexistence of contradictory elements, interpreting the state of being in such a seemingly contradictory flux as a "body existing on the boundary." We propose clothing that embraces this very tension, never blurring ambiguous boundaries.
A significant starting point was the portrait photobook "Modern Lovers" (1990) by French photographer Bettina Rheims.
It captures bodily expressions that deviate from preconceived notions, unconstrained by social roles, ideals, or gender.
For menswear, we created tops with boat slit necklines, shorts that resemble skirts, and shoes incorporating heels. Conversely, for womenswear, we created items such as double-cuff shirts, typically seen in men's formal wear, and mini-length jumpsuits that are expanded interpretations of military shirts, exploring the intentional blurring of gender code boundaries. In textiles, we liberally used materials often associated with femininity and ornamentation, such as raschel lace, net tulle, crushed velour, and patent leather, connecting them to an androgynous bodily expression.
We also focused on the Japanese concept of "shibari," giving it two meanings: the discipline and rules inherent in tailoring, and the act of restraining the body. Inspired by Nancy Grossman's bondage drawings, tailored jackets and coats incorporate bondage-like details where tapes made of the same fabric as the outer material extend from the inside of the lapels, allowing them to be tied to restrain the body.
As symbols of change and regeneration, we focused on the shedding skin of snakes, using snake and lizard patterns, as well as python leather. These appear not as decorative motifs, but as a "second skin" emphasizing the collection's theme. They are incorporated into shoes, belts, bags, and gloves.