This is a seemingly simple Sacai series. Especially because Chitose Abe left the track this season and instead statically introduced the lookbook’s clothes on Sacai HQ on the left bank. Despite the t-shirt she was wearing, she could make everyday clothes, even though her work looked like it would appear when on the runway. “Every day.” Her T-shirt was printed with a slogan. This is what she made sure to emphasize in the conversation: The cornerstone of Sacai is that it was originally a wardrobe. Of course, elevated, but there is no reason these shouldn’t be the clothes you’re wearing, OK.
Through her interpreter, Abe explained that the starting point of this season was a white cotton cashmere tuxedo, whose versatility and simplicity became a stand-in for the wider Sacai effort. Abe’s touch, especially her iconic clothing hybrid, has become a source of inspiration for many and can easily get off the track. This may be why in recent seasons, her runway collection seems to have become concept-driven and built around a single theme rather than making a broader contribution to her work system – see the male show in January or the primitive nature of women’s spiritual, emotional, savage fleshly sensuality starting in March. Still sacai, but shows a more specific and singular statement.
What was exhibited in Abe’s exhibition hall this time is a sharp and clear reminder of Sacai’s core principles. Planning to clean the slate or reset? She said no translator answered the question this time. Instead, it is to display this side of the label. Same as opting out of the track this season – there is no broader perspective here besides changing things. fair enough.
Many fashions have begun to opt to lose weight again, in castings in runway and clothing proportions, rather than Abe. Instead, as this look gives example, the main contour in the series is determined by a wide, loud pants and a huge sleeve. In many ways, this is a collection about sleeves, each one being more charming than the other. They appear to be chopped, open to the elbow or rounded completely. Choose from zippers or shoulder covers and bell-like hem, made of extra rolls; simple, curved or intricate way to cut and fold is too confusing to describe in words. This kind of technical ability is hard to see on the runway. It’s a pleasure to be able to experience it up close.
What’s even more interesting is: A day after the Sacai headquarters started, the fashion crowd was called to end there, this time with the promise of Japanese food and karaoke. Some of your favorite fashion editors, PR staff and multi-mixed guys, from Elvis and George Michael to Japanese pop, and even Shakira (the last one may not be yours). As a treat, artist D4VD attended the guest and decided to sing his viral hit song “Along with Me.” However, the real star of the show is Abe. She ended the night with a performance of “Imperial State” and accompanied a group of guests. She was wearing a small sacai dress like many in the room. Undeniable evidence that her clothes are not only living every day
