Tokyo fashion: A-bombs and equality on the runway

Models display creations designed by Japanese designer Takafumi Tsuruta, during the 'tenbo' 2016 spring/summer collection show on October 13, 2015, during Tokyo fashion week. - AFP / Yoshikazu Tsuno

Tokyo (AFP) - Most fashion designers try to stand out from the crowd by developing their own individual niche. Takafumi Tsuruta wants to appeal to everybody, especially those fashion often forgets.

His show Tuesday on the second day of Tokyo Fashion Week featured models from all different walks of life -- throwing in ample references to nuclear weapons along the way.