Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 S/S Day 3

Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 S/S Day 3 highlights

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yoshiokubo
Shibuya Hikarie, Hikarie Hall, Hall A

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yoshiokubo ss26 collection showcase (photo credit: ©JFWO)

The theme was "Tailored for the Spin." Designer Yoshio Kubo said, "I thought it would be interesting to show clothing specifically designed for dance." This time he incorporated breaking, the dance sport that became hugely popular at the Paris 2024 Olympics, to create the show. Teaming up with Red Bull BC One, the world breakdancing championship, the show was hosted by Olympic breaking commentator KENTARAW and featured a dance battle on the floor between two teams: "XII After Ours," led by Shigekix, and "FOUND NATION," a team with numerous world championship achievements.

Dancers were clad in new SS26 clothing. Even as they spun and split their legs 180 degrees, the clothes did not interfere with their dance, complimenting their natural movements while still adding a touch of fashion flair. Models walked nonchalantly around the dancers battling it out in the center of the venue. Both were just doing their usual thing, and yoshiokubo's clothes accentuated their professional movements. The brand's signature intricate patterns and unique shapes, made up of voluminous gathers, matched the physical expression of dance.