Tokyo’s Spring/Summer 2023 Rakuten Fashion Week is well and truly underway, taking place from 29th August – 3rd September. Not only is Tokyo’s bold statement-making fashion being walked down the runway, it’s also lining the streets of the Japanese capital in a series of fearlessly out-there streetwear styles. We’ve got the round-up of our top 10 favourite looks from across the globe so you don’t miss a thing.
This duo served some chic energy in Fetico outfits featuring a grey trench coat and shorts with Yellow knee-high boots (left) as well as a daring ensemble of cut-out black tops (right).
Model Yuka Mannami nailed the goth-girl-glamour aesthetic in this Fetico black gown with lace trimmings.
Looking pretty, model Emily Fujita wore a Melissa floral two-piece with brown boots for a boho-chic style.
This duo looked ready for some serious fashion business. Tomomi (left) wore a Ganni organza puff sleeve top with vintage black trousers, a statement-making Comme des Garçons bag and Zara boots. While Ami (right) styled a Kishidamiki vest with a Stinegoya tie-dye top and Yohei Ohno black trousers.
Bringing the edge to the Tokyo streets, we love this distressed patchwork denim look with a cropped black tank and rib chain accessory.
This city-chic look featured a form-fitting denim maxi dress with a puff sleeve white blouse and pointed red boots.
Rocking the Barbiecore trend, this fashionista stood out from the crowd in a pale pink ensemble featuring a cropped t-shirt, tailored trousers and suit jacket.
Keeping it simple yet chic, this monochrome look included a cropped jacket, tailored wide-leg trousers, a bucket hat and leather bag.
This fashion fan embraced Tokyo’s renowned playful style in this uniform-inspired look featuring a white shirt, lip-printed tie, oversized blazer, wide-leg printed trousers with a mini bag and bucket hat adorned with soft toys – A* for effort.
This red vinyl 80s-style power dress packed a punch paired with traditional Japanese red pumps and a Gucci bag for a glam streetwear look.
Words by Emily Hemsley
Graphics by Veronica Wong Diffa