At Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, tomorrow’s runway icons shine
The latest edition of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, the Japanese capital's premier sartorial event, kicked off earlier this week and runs through Sept. 5. | JOHAN BROOKS
Sep 3, 2026
Inside Shibuya Hikarie Hall on the afternoon of Aug. 31, a Mongolian ger (large yurt) dominates the space. Around it, models in earth tones, gossamer-thin layers, technical outerwear, braided cords and intricately constructed garments stalk along a square runway with guests seated on all four sides.
Then the lights go out and fluorescent footprints appear across the floor. Designer Yoshio Kubo emerges to take a bow, a black light illuminating his face painted a fluorescent green.
It was an appropriately dramatic opening for Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo’s 2027 Spring/Summer season, which runs through Sept. 5.
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