The 2016 fall/winter womenswear collections that were unveiled on the catwalk during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo offered a wealth of cozy clothing that will likely appear in stores later this year. As has been the case in recent seasons, the designs were as varied as the selections presented on a conveyor belt at a kaiten sushi restaurant, and featured a mixed platter of items that ranged from modest glamour to primitive streetwear.
The highlight of the week was unquestionably Keita Maruyama, who produced a buzz-worthy show that kicked the week-long event off with a bang. Maruyama's designs are the epitome of Tokyo glamour: mature in appearance yet featuring kawaii (cute) elements that appeal to a younger audience. Models on the runway presented garments ranging from azure constellation printed gowns to silky pajama suits in cotton-candy pastels. Adorned in brightly colored fur stoles, they were often completed with clutches that appeared to look like stuffed animals.
U.S. singer Gwen Stefani's energizing appearance as special guest in the front row of the collection took some of the attention away from the girly garments on display, but it was all for the best as far as Tokyo fashion week was concerned — Stefani kept her 2.41 million followers on Twitter abreast of all her adventures in Japan.