TOGA | Spring/Summer 2011 Collection: Fetishism Embodied in Curves

TOGA

Spring/Summer 2011: Fetishism Embodied in Curves

TOGA, a brand with a devoted following not only in Japan but across the globe, presented its Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Featuring sheer fabrics and leopard prints, the collection showcased fetishistic pieces artfully constructed from curved elements, like a puzzle.

Text by OPENERS

Afternoon of Faun

The TOGA Spring/Summer 2011 season draws inspiration from 'Afternoon of Faun' (1912), a ballet choreographed by the Russian dancer and choreographer Vaslav Fomich Nijinsky. Nijinsky, known for his signature mid-air leaps and androgynous movements, faced criticism for the work's overtly sexual choreography. His choreography for Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' (1913), however, was highly acclaimed for its masterful expression of the body's curves.

This innovative approach was sensational within the classical ballet world at the time, eliciting gasps from the audience at its premiere. It is no exaggeration to say that this groundbreaking proposal ushered in a new era for ballet.
This collection, which reinterprets Nijinsky's "curves" by piecing them together like a puzzle, features fetishistic items with bold cuts, unique material choices, and scattered leopard prints. TOGA's signature architectural designs are rendered in sheer fabrics this season, exuding a lightness perfect for spring and summer, while the glimpse of skin beneath adds a captivating sensuality.

TOGA, with its unwavering style that transcends trends and a loyal following both in Japan and internationally, portrays "a feminine yet complex woman where past, future, avant-garde, and all senses coexist." This collection perfectly embodies that image. Just as Nijinsky pioneered a new era in ballet, TOGA continues to open doors to the global fashion scene from Tokyo, making its future creations ones to watch.

Stores
TOGA ARCHIVES

Ueda Bldg. 1F, 2-6-25 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Tel. 03-5475-7031

UNITED ARROWS

Tel. 03-3479-8176

BEAUTY & YOUTH UNITED ARROWS

Tel. 0120-011-031

Isetan Shinjuku

Tel. 03-3352-1111 (Main)

OPENING CEREMONY

Tel. 03-3462-6111 (Main)

RESTIR

Tel. 03-5413-3708

Ginza Mitsukoshi

Tel. 03-3562-1111 (Main)

10 Corso Como COMME des GARÇONS

Tel. 03-5774-7800

MIDWEST

Tel. 03-5428-3171

JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan
(Opening 2011)

BRAND PROFILE

Designer Yasuko Furuta graduated from ESMOD Paris in 1994 and returned to Japan, where she worked on costume design for commercials before launching her brand in 1997. She began presenting collections in an exhibition format from the Spring/Summer 1999 season and participated in Tokyo Collection from the Autumn/Winter 2001-02 season. Her innovative patterns and original fabrics have garnered significant attention and acclaim. She crafts an image of a feminine yet complex woman where past, future, avant-garde, and all senses coexist. Currently, TOGA has 55 stores in Japan and approximately 40 wholesale accounts overseas. The brand name "TOGA" is derived from the ancient Roman Empire's draped white garment, the original form of clothing, and also signifies a sacred garment.