Chitose Abe
Designer, Sacai
Having trained in pattern-cutting at the directional Comme des Garçons, Sacai’s founder and creative director has won a strong following with her fluid, multi-dimensional designs.
Sacai's Freeform Hybrids
One of the endlessly fascinating aspects of Japanese fashion is the flawless curatorial eye of its designers. With her latest collection, Chitose Abe heads the pack in this.
Sacai's Freeform Hybrids
One of the endlessly fascinating aspects of Japanese fashion is the flawless curatorial eye of its designers. With her latest collection, Chitose Abe heads the pack in this.
Tokyo’s Cult of Exclusivity Rules Fashion Week
Fashion week in Japan leaves outsiders feeling both highly impressed and highly frustrated, as many talented designers seem uninterested in doing business abroad.
Tokyo’s Cult of Exclusivity Rules Fashion Week
Fashion week in Japan leaves outsiders feeling both highly impressed and highly frustrated, as many talented designers seem uninterested in doing business abroad.
Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2018
From a fashion month full of thought-provoking moments, BoF picks the top ten shows of the season.
Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2018
From a fashion month full of thought-provoking moments, BoF picks the top ten shows of the season.
In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.
In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.
A New Beauty at Sacai
Chitose Abe elevated her mission of hybridization to new heights, bringing a sly wit that tricked the eye with deliberate mismatches.
A New Beauty at Sacai
Chitose Abe elevated her mission of hybridization to new heights, bringing a sly wit that tricked the eye with deliberate mismatches.
Sacai's Hybrid Forms
Chitose Abe's ethos has always had an idealistic bent, but this collection's futurist folklore communicated a hopeful unity that goes beyond politics.
Sacai's Hybrid Forms
Chitose Abe's ethos has always had an idealistic bent, but this collection's futurist folklore communicated a hopeful unity that goes beyond politics.
Reanimated Memory at Sacai
Chitose Abe went back to the source, manifested here in the unabashed sensuality and in the sense of humour of distinctly utilitarian elements that were quintessential Sacai.
Reanimated Memory at Sacai
Chitose Abe went back to the source, manifested here in the unabashed sensuality and in the sense of humour of distinctly utilitarian elements that were quintessential Sacai.
The North Face Teams With Sacai to Target High Fashion
The North Face already has a cult following within the streetwear community, but its Sacai partnership reflects a more high fashion focus as the outerwear brand continues to target the urban opportunity.
The North Face Teams With Sacai to Target High Fashion
The North Face already has a cult following within the streetwear community, but its Sacai partnership reflects a more high fashion focus as the outerwear brand continues to target the urban opportunity.
What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.
What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.
At Colette, a Fresh Take on Collaboration
For each month until the end of the year, Sarah Andelman is giving a whole floor of Colette to a single brand. We’ll see Balenciaga, Sacai, Thom Browne — and one surprise: fashion publicist Lucien Pagès.
At Colette, a Fresh Take on Collaboration
For each month until the end of the year, Sarah Andelman is giving a whole floor of Colette to a single brand. We’ll see Balenciaga, Sacai, Thom Browne — and one surprise: fashion publicist Lucien Pagès.
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