A light and airy color mix for spring

Support Surface, a consistent participant in JFW (Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo), is highly regarded by fashion connoisseurs. Though a domestic brand, it possesses the skill to express a relaxed, unforced adult sensibility, rivaling imported brands. This sporty coat, crafted from a cotton-nylon blend, features a unique dolman sleeve silhouette. Pair it with white separates for a fresh spring palette.

Coat ¥79,800 (Support Surface), knit ¥29,400 (Strasburgo), skirt ¥299,250 (Maison Ullens), earrings ¥12,600 (Antoan), scarf ¥43,050 (Vionnet), belt ¥22,050 (Simone Godard / all from Strasburgo)

Accessories that pop against a white knit

This chunky, mid-gauge knit is a Strasburgo original. Its silhouette, distinct from both low and high gauges, offers a fresh, flattering fit. For this vibrant pure white piece, coordinate with a scarf and earrings featuring artistic blue and red prints to add a unique accent with your accessories.

Knit ¥29,400 (Strasburgo), earrings ¥12,600 (Antoan), scarf ¥43,050 (Vionnet / all from Strasburgo)

The ultimate items for incorporating color

Color-blocked bottoms are a must-try this spring. Opt for a slim silhouette from a brand known for its flattering cuts to enhance your legs. The silk scarf, a novel hybrid of graphic and realistic prints, is a reliable partner to brighten your face. For a modern take on color, try pairing colored bottoms with a scarf.

Pink denim ¥22,890, blue denim ¥24,150 (both J Brand), light blue denim ¥22,890 (Siviglia), scarves ¥18,900 each (both Pierre-Louis Mascia / all from Strasburgo)

Embrace soft, feminine lines

Turquoise cropped pants that catch the sunlight. Pair these vivid, active-toned trousers with a Giambattista Valli blouse for a feminine touch. The peplum silhouette blouse, featuring delicate cutout lace at the neckline, accentuates a woman's curves. With organza layered beneath the cutout lace, it offers a subtly sensual transparency.

Blouse ¥124,950 (Giambattista Valli), pants ¥28,350 (Incotex), necklace ¥155,400 (Ozana Visconti), bag ¥181,650 (Zagliani / all from Strasburgo)

The pleasure of wearing accessories

Ozana Visconti's statement necklace anchors this deliberately minimalist, layered-free outfit. Its primitive strength combined with a contemporary design makes it a perfect match for a simple white shirt. This necklace, akin to an art piece crafted by an Italian artisan, possesses significant presence. Embrace the joy of accessorizing.

Blouse ¥124,950 (Giambattista Valli), necklace ¥155,400 (Ozana Visconti / all from Strasburgo)

Monochrome that sharpens your look

This original shirt is tailored in chic monochrome. The silk's luster lends elegance to the peplum silhouette, while subtle details like the polka-dot-like floral pattern on the bi-color shirt and the darted front dress shirt stand out. While a full vivid color ensemble is striking, for a modern and feminine approach this season, consider a subtractive coordination using monochrome items.

Blouses from left: ¥33,600, ¥27,300, ¥24,150 (Strasburgo / all from Strasburgo)

Play with materials that capture light

This dress by Angelo Katsapis, an Australian designer who previously helmed Giorgio Armani Black Label, features an abstract print on a silhouette that gently envelops the body, giving it a couture-like feel. The semi-transparent rubber coat worn over it has hidden ventilation in the yoke lining and underarms, ensuring excellent functionality. The skin showing through the translucent material adds a sexy accent.

Coat ¥43,050 (Terra), dress ¥220,500 (Angelo Katsapis), bangle ¥22,050 (Antoan), bag ¥94,500 (Proenza Schouler), shoes ¥39,900 (Duccio Venturi / all from Strasburgo)

Spring-colored bags to accent monochrome looks

When coordinating in monochrome, add a pop of vibrant color with accessories. Opt for a bright lemon yellow clutch from the popular Proenza Schouler line. It offers a striking contrast to the sensual dress with its chest mesh detail, revealed when the coat is removed. Its minimalist design makes it suitable for business, holding documents, as well as parties.

Dress ¥220,500 (Angelo Katsapis), bag ¥94,500 (Proenza Schouler), bangle ¥22,050 (Antoan / all from Strasburgo)

Incorporate color with bags

When adding color, bags are indispensable. Look for colorful options to suit various occasions. From vivid turquoise python leather and rich, deep reds to white bags with built-in mirrors and large lemon yellow totes, this lineup offers perfect accent pieces.

From left: Bag ¥227,850 (Zagliani), pouch ¥40,950 (Delvaux), bag ¥80,850, bag ¥166,950 (both Proenza Schouler / all from Strasburgo)

Vibrant and explosive: A promising new brand

Cedric Charlier, a Belgian designer with experience at Celine and Lanvin and former creative director of Cacharel, has launched a new brand. As an up-and-coming designer, he's drawing significant attention from fashion professionals with his edgy collection this season, featuring effective use of fluorescent colors. Make a bold, modern statement by using the artistic, action-painting-esque skirt as a centerpiece, mixed with pink and blue for a vibrant color combination.

Cardigan ¥64,050, blouse ¥43,050, skirt ¥50,400 (all Cedric Charlier), necklace ¥100,800 (Ozana Visconti), bag ¥122,850 (Proenza Schouler / all from Strasburgo)

Make an impression with unique accessories

Ozana Visconti's necklace, with its impactful enamel-like sheen reminiscent of cloisonné, is truly remarkable. The design sense, elevating organic round motifs into modern art, is exceptional. Paired with a simple shirt, it instantly creates a distinctive style. The color combination with the sporty mesh cardigan is also superb. This year, accessories play a crucial role in incorporating color.

Cardigan ¥64,050, blouse ¥43,050, skirt ¥50,400 (all Cedric Charlier), necklace ¥100,800 (Ozana Visconti / all from Strasburgo)

This season's theme: Colorful & Bold!

Accessories are an effective way to embrace trends. This season, the keywords for accessories are 'colorful' and 'bold'. Turquoise blue and lime green add flair to thick gold bangles, enhancing the spring and summer mood, while multi-colored beaded bracelets and necklaces create a superb color mix. Capture the trend with accessories that embody this season's themes of 'color' and 'metallics'.

Bangles from top: ¥15,750, ¥22,050 (both Antoan), bracelets ¥13,650 each, necklace ¥28,350 (all Megan Park / all from Strasburgo)

Free-spirited sharp dressing

A royal blue jacket, creating beautiful drapes, shifts the combination of a vibrant orange knit and a colorful floral print pant into a more mode territory. This bold and free mix of colors and patterns is perfectly on-trend this year. Don't shy away from trying it just because it seems difficult. By keeping the bottoms compact and adding volume to the top, you can achieve a stylish look. The low-rise floral pants with stretch offer a leg-lengthening effect.

Jacket ¥183,750 (Vionnet), knit ¥73,500 (Proenza Schouler), pants ¥52,500 (Sacchin Babbi), shoes ¥89,250 (Gianvito Rossi / all from Strasburgo)

Enchanting silhouettes

Even the same jacket takes on a completely different silhouette when buttoned up. The lustrous silk, along with the hourglass-like structured lines that emphasize a narrow waist, creates a slimming effect. This flowing jacket is a testament to the legacy of Madeleine Vionnet, founder of the brand, who masterfully used bias cuts to create flattering lines and drapes for the female form.

Jacket ¥183,750 (Vionnet), knit ¥73,500 (Proenza Schouler), pants ¥52,500 (Sacchin Babbi / all from Strasburgo)

Complete your look with footwear

Of course, incorporate 'color' and 'metallics' from the feet up. The flat sandals from Visconti de Roux feature a nude design with a large area of exposed skin. Enjoy the contrast between the metallic straps and bare skin. The T-strap sandals from Duccio Venturi are marked by their striking yellow color, promising a fresh and energetic finish to your outfit.

Sandals from left: ¥42,000, ¥39,900 (both Visconti & de Roux), ¥38,850 (Duccio Venturi / all from Strasburgo)