Flower Skirt
The layered elements extending from the waist were inspired by trampled flowers.
The choice of trampled flowers, rather than untouched blossoms, reflects not only the resilience of nature but also the contradictions within our relationship with it as beings living within civilization.
While we may grieve for nature, we cannot revert our lives to a pre-modern state. What truly matters, I believe, is the intention to strive for coexistence.
Triangle Vest
A vest with a shirt collar, designed with magnets inside the collar tips so that they fasten together when worn upright.
This creates a triangular opening at the neckline, subtly revealing the skin and adding a feminine impression.
One of the aspects I value most in my design process is the armhole.
In my creations, the armholes are likely deeper than those of ready-to-wear garments. As a result, more skin is revealed, yet the wearer gains greater freedom of movement.
For THETHE, I consciously focus on the idea of femininity. This does not mean I am declaring how women “should” be. Rather, I am simply expressing femininity as a form of beauty and charm.
Rib meat Rib
A set-up constructed from ribbed fabrics cut into geometric shapes and pieced together.
Its carefully calculated lines are designed to enhance the feminine silhouette, making the body appear both more delicate and more beautiful.
The color palette and panel lines are inspired by the natural landscapes of my birthplace, Hokkaido.
Dress of SETCHU
It is often said that drape expressed through straight lines is Eastern, while drape expressed through curves is Western.
In this piece, a kimono-inspired straight silhouette derived from flat patternmaking is combined with Western-style draping achieved through three-dimensional cutting, creating a true fusion of East and West at the level of patternmaking.
Over 10 meters of fabric were used, resulting in a look that feels like the body is entirely enveloped in cloth.
Muff Pocket Peacoat
This P-coat combines the classic military-style P-coat with the silhouette of Twiggy’s iconic mini skirt.
To evoke the mini-skirt shape, five vents were added along the sides and back.
Historically, soldiers were prohibited from putting their hands in pockets, except for sentries standing outdoors for long periods, who were allowed to warm their hands. To maintain proper military posture, the pockets were positioned high on the chest, enabling soldiers to keep their backs straight while warming their hands.
I focused on this concept of posture.
In today’s world, where information overload often causes us to hunch our backs, I retained the high-positioned muff pocket and reinterpreted it for THETHE’s P-coat, combining function with thoughtful design.