A.D., one of the hit designers from last season’s JFW, failed to live up to the hype in a weak show in Harajuku this morning
A delightful mise en scene was the only highlight of a collection that stuttered and faltered with inexperienced models and a degree of banality.
Metallic colours, double breasted angular coats, fur and 80s denim disappointed a three quarters full room.
Red smocks, sequins, circular attachments and huge high school girl socks made some smile but ultimately failed to save this flop.
About the AuthorPaul McInnes is a fashion and arts journalist based in Tokyo. He is the menswear fashion editor of The Japan Times, the Tokyo editor of Sportswear International, contributes to High Fashion, Dazed Digital, and JC Report.
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