Terumi Hagiwara | Next Season's Underlying Theme: "Japonisme"

Terumi Hagiwara's Fashion Days Vol. 69

The Art of Couture Hidden in Long, Lean Silhouettes!

The Secret Theme for Next Season: "Japonisme"

One of the key trends seen at the Milan and Paris collections in September and October was the "long and lean" silhouette. But there's a hidden technique at play here... revealing the secret theme for the upcoming season.

Text by TERUMI HAGIWARA

The Art of Draping, Invisible at First Glance

Emerging from the Spring/Summer 2013 Milan and Paris collections were simple, straight-cut lines. Minimalism dresses, devoid of darts or seams, also echoed a kimono style. These straight lines, however, concealed sophisticated couture techniques. Fabric was cut on the bias, with side seams shifted to drape elegantly over the body—a form of three-dimensional cutting that appears flat.

Lanvin's collection featured a palette of bicolors, presenting tailored suits and asymmetrical dresses. The brand's signature ribbons served as obi-like sashes, reminiscent of the collars on traditional kimonos. The perfume bottle bag added a charming touch.

LANVIN

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci presented a starkly elegant collection in aqua blue, white, black, and nude. Ruffles placed within the straight lines added a touch of grace. The rounded shoulders and puffed sleeves evoked the silhouette of traditional samurai armor, known as 'kamishimo'.

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci

It seems Japonisme will be the secret theme for Spring/Summer 2013.

TERUMI HAGIWARA
Fashion Director
She attends the New York, Milan Ready-to-Wear, and Paris Haute Couture collections each season. She has contributed numerous articles and columns to fashion magazines and newspapers, and also directs select shops.
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