Transforming the familiar into something more – Takuya Morikawa’s TAAKK FW25 collection at Paris Men’s Fashion Week is to doubt the norms, push, play, and unveil the hidden possibilities. As a fabric whisper, Morikawa’s personal reflections on his early encounters with surrealism fuel his infinite quest for crafting a soft armor.
Hybridism, as a new cult, TAAKK FW25 seemingly blends it all—a dose of Leopard print paired with loose-fit tailored shorts. All eyes are on the Herringbone tweed suits—tailoring is in the air. Taakk dignified the fabric, a crisp and neat combo, as we call it in the Dapper’s conglomerate.
Patterns on patterns, as seen in the Sapeurs culture in DR Congo – Takuya Morikawa is not afraid of juxtaposing layers of constructions. Shades of blue ink stretch from the tie through the jacket, creating a subtle sensitivity. Abstract motifs are brought alive, awakened, and woven with purpose and vibrancy. TAAKK’s vision revives these motifs into something tangible, giving them movement and presence on the runway.
Fur blossoms out of cotton and wool, opulence as seen from your ex attempting to invade your IG message requests. Nevertheless a mad crush for the wool-half-blanket coat, a piece in mutation. Challenging conventional norms is Morikawa’s motto: nurturing tradition and innovation. Once a lightweight, glossy tribute to vintage 50’s Americana, Acetate souvenir jackets are reimagined as luxurious jackets fueled with metallic ornaments and satin finish. Takuya Morikawa’s background, including his tenure at ISSEY MIYAKE, reflects on the collection – the raw and the refined, perhaps oxymoron at times, now reunite.
