Suzuki Takayuki

The first show of the day on Wednesday October 22 was Suzuki Takayuki. His exhibition took place at the Art Complex in Shinjuku and I was extremely lucky to have found it after asking for directions every block along the way!

Suzuki Takayuki graduated from the Tokyo Zokei University with a degree in Graphic Design. He established his own label in 2002 and has been presenting collections at Japan Fashion Week since 2007/2008 A/W. He opened his own shop in the Shibuya PARCO in September 2009 and has since established two other lines, “Ikkuna/suzukitakayuki” and “toha.”

After arriving at the Art Complex I descended a dark, winding staircase to access Takakyuki's collection in the basement of the Art Complex. I arrived quite early for the first show and had the opportunity to take photos along with other members of the press before the first show began. You had to walk through a curtain to get to his collection which was presented in a room completely draped in white fabric. There was also a stunning mural that covered the entire back wall. The mural consisted of images taken of a dancer in different poses in his clothing. His intention of the mural? To show the movement of clothes, accomplished!


The color scheme of the collection revolved entirely around black and white. The layering of the garments was phenomenal. Exhibitions are great because you are able to see the clothes up close and examine the craftsmanship. The installation, entitled “A Moment,” focused on light, sound, movement and the passing of time. The materials consisted primarily of knit cottons and silks. Key looks included black fitted blazers paired with short skirts of multiple layers as well as full skirts, high collars, and cinched waists. One would think that all these layers would make the garments look bulky but they did not. The draping was also fantastic. Each look was more unique and eye catching than the next, however they were a little heavy for Spring. Perhaps they could be worn as separates. Please visit his website here.

Through the mannequins.

A closer look at the mural.

From afar.