has always retained his authenticity. The iconic Japanese designer has made his mark on fashion for decades, becoming synonymous with disheveled gear that is rough around the edges. His trademark voluminous silhouettes can be seen from miles away and were front and center at .
, jammed out to ’90s karaoke, expanding its theme of youthful runways with unexpected performances. Gilded chandeliers hung from La Salle Wagram in central Paris, hinting at a glorious runway show with fringed metallic backdrops from childhood birthday parties. Old-school beats began to play loudly, obeyed by a gigantic screen mirroring the song lyrics karaoke-style.
“The singers were not professional; they were ordinary people who auditioned for us right here. Usually, I’m not a fan of karaoke, but I happened to be in a place recently where people were enjoying karaoke, and I found that they looked really happy. In this dark world we are living in, I thought that putting karaoke in my show could make people happy,” Yasuhiro told Hypebeast backstage.
The designer’s deconstructed signatures guided the collection under a playful light, opening the show with a pinstriped blazer, untied necktie, and sticker-stamped sweatpants. Dramatic collars multiplied on essential button-downs, while bleached bomber jackets walked alongside doubled flannels tied at the waist. Midway through the show, an ammeter singer emerged from the crowd singing to Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day.
” The audience cheered along.
