Though the fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris tend to get the most attention, others that happen around the world can offer as much – if not more – style inspiration.
Case in point: Tokyo Fashion Week, which took place last month, just after the shows in Paris.
On runways and off, the clothing on display showcased certain hallmarks of Japanese fashion, like relaxed silhouettes and innovative constructions.
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Extreme layering – or “layermaxxing,” in today’s parlance – was ubiquitous. Often it involved combining wool, lace, denim and more textiles, resulting in ensembles laden with texture.
Other outfits made noise by mashing up patterns, prints and colours. Did some clash? Yes. But that seemed to be the point. – ©2026 The New York Times Company
This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
Tokyo Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 street style
Opposite outfits during Tokyo Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
An instance of extreme layering – or “layermaxxing” – outside the Yohei Ohno fashion show during Tokyo Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
Extreme layering is a key trend as seen during Tokyo Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A variety of outfits featuring appealingly oversized pieces during Tokyo Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A dainty look during Tokyo Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
A black and white outfit spotted on the streets during Tokyo Fashion Week. Photo: The New York Times
