Support Surface Spring/Summer 2027 at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

Support Surface Spring/Summer 2027 / SS27 at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

“ordinary shift: A quiet transition from the ordinary—beyond the everyday.” The designer noted that this season, in particular, they focused on incorporating the finest craftsmanship into everyday life. Support Surface SS27 / Spring/Summer 2027, The keywords highlighted by designer Norio Kenkabe were “sax blue stripes,” “linen,” and “lace.” The sax blue striped shirting featured in the opening look was one of the textiles the designer says he particularly loved. He transformed the same look into a variety of styles, including dresses, sporty zip-up jackets, and tops that showcased his expertise in three-dimensional cutting techniques.

Although the brand has not traditionally used linen, they experimented with new looks incorporating blended fabrics of cotton and silk. Lace was added as an accent to the collection to offer an elegant, light feel perfect for spring and summer, making it highly suitable for everyday wear. It has become a tradition for designer Kenkabe to address the audience and customers directly over the microphone at the end of his shows. Often touching on social issues in his commentary, this time he spoke about the decline in the percentage of clothing made in Japan. “In the ’90s it was 50 percent (of clothes being manufactured in Japan), but now it’s down to 2 percent. Though I knew this was the case, it’s still a shame.” Support Surface, which conducts 99% of its manufacturing in Japan, supports Japanese craftsmanship through unwavering beauty and sincere, customer-focused creations.