DRESSEDUNDRESSED Autumn/Winter 2025 at Tokyo Fashion

DRESSEDUNDRESSED Autumn/Winter 2025 / AW25 at Tokyo Fashion

DRESSEDUNDRESSED, founded in 2009 by Takeshi Kitazawa, is a fashion label dedicated to exploring the inherent tensions within binary oppositions, such as male and female, inner and outer, conscious and unconscious. Through its innovative approach to clothing, the brand strives to bring together seemingly opposing concepts into a cohesive whole. For the Autumn/Winter 2025 – 2026 collection, the theme “Artisanal and Industriel” encapsulates this philosophy, inviting us to witness the intersection of craftsmanship and industrial influence, portrayed through the meticulous details of the designs.

The creative process behind DRESSEDUNDRESSED is deeply personal and introspective. Kitazawa has often described his design process as akin to a dialogue with oneself. The garments in DRESSEDUNDRESSED AW25 / Autumn/Winter 2025 collection are not merely constructed; they are created through a solitary and manual process, reminiscent of journaling or diary composition. Each piece is imbued with subtle, individual marks—hand-stitching with white thread, raw-cut slashes, and deliberate distressing—capturing the essence of introspection and personal growth. This method of creation feels almost as natural as breathing, with daily additions to the archives becoming part of the ongoing evolution of the collection.

DRESSEDUNDRESSED AW25 / Autumn/Winter 2025 – The 33rd collection stands as a testament to DRESSEDUNDRESSED’s commitment to revealing the complexities of human identity and emotion. Against a stark white backdrop, with only a simple chair as a prop, the collection is explored through the lens of contrasting actions and psychological states—such as dressing and undressing, opening and closing. These acts transcend mere function, becoming a visual and symbolic representation of the emotional and mental dualities that define the human experience. The collection invites viewers to reflect on the ways in which we navigate our inner and outer worlds.

This approach to design is not only conceptual but also grounded in the tradition of craftsmanship. By blending artisanal techniques with industrial elements, DRESSEDUNDRESSED challenges the conventional boundaries between the handmade and the mass-produced. Kitazawa’s use of distressing and hand-stitching, combined with clean, structured lines, represents a fusion of two seemingly disparate worlds: the intimate, personal nature of artisanal work and the vast, systematic force of industrial production. The result is a collection that speaks to both the individual and the collective, offering something deeply personal yet universally relatable.

DRESSEDUNDRESSED has garnered recognition on a global scale, cementing its place in the fashion world with numerous accolades and milestones. From debuting at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO in 2012 to being selected as a finalist for the prestigious International Woolmark Prize in 2013, the brand has continued to challenge the norms of fashion with its innovative designs. The 5th DHL Design Award in 2013 and the “DRESSEDUNDRESSED Exhibition” at the Aomori Museum of Art in 2016 are just a few examples of the brand’s ongoing success. With each collection, Kitazawa invites us to rethink our understanding of fashion, identity, and the delicate balance between opposing forces that shape us.

Look1/Look7: DRESSEDUNDRESSED, meaning “to dress, to undress,” presents a nude look symbolic of the brand. A large curb chain necklace, meticulously assembled by hand, is adorned with a keychain charm.

Look2/Look6/Look8: Just as Langer’s lines exist on the human body, these jackets and coats, crafted from wool gabardine and cotton moleskin, feature hand-stitched white threads as if lines should inherently exist on clothing. They are tailored with a waist-shaping technique that traces the body’s contours, creating a seamless overlap between garment and form.

Look3/Look9: Jackets in wool gabardine and cotton moleskin, showcasing raw-edged slashes and distressed finishes.

Look4/Look5/Look10/Look11: Single lapel, working buttonholes, and traditional horsehair canvas tailoring. These pieces demonstrate the exceptional handiwork and bespoke techniques of skilled artisans. Complemented by a distressed white shirt and a wide silk tie.

Look12: A cotton moleskin coat with oval cut-outs at the shoulders. Buttons are sewn as if to mend the irreparable holes, a testament to the irretrievable nature of the cut.