KANAKO SAKAI – The Forumist

Wabi-Sabi

Flavia Tudosoiu — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:21 +0000

As nature reveals its raw and transient beauty, Wabi-Sabi explores the quiet tension between softness and strength, stillness and movement. Sculptural forms emerge from untamed landscapes, embracing imperfection and finding elegance in the unexpected. A reflection on beauty as something fleeting, evolving, and never entirely complete.

Team Credits:

Photography by Teppei Oda
Styling by Kai Sophie
Hair by Saika
Makeup by Yuki
Model: Sono at Image Models Tokyo

Fashion Credits:

1 & 6) Velvet bralette by FETICO. Top and skirt by 333 Studio.
2 & 5) Dress by FETICO. Choker by Phenomena Collection.
3 & 8) Lace cape by KANAKO SAKAI. Skirt by OpéraSPORT. Lace-up pumps by FETICO. Ring by Phenomena Collection.
4) Dress by OpéraSPORT. Coat by KANAKO SAKAI. Ear cuffs by Phenomena Collection.
7) Lace camisole by KANAKO SAKAI. Skirt by Nyte. Ring by Phenomena Collection.

Reverie

Flavia Tudosoiu — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:33:11 +0000

She moves with intention and a timeless spirit. The silhouettes draw from Japanese tradition, reworked within a contemporary frame—clean lines, structured layers, blending the modern with the unexpected. Her silhouette flickers with modern rhythm and speaks in timeless tones, composed and deliberate. Against the backdrop of a traditional home—sliding screens, worn wood, a garden shaped by stillness—the contrast sharpens. In this story, style doesn’t echo the past; it redefines it. Tradition becomes texture, space becomes narrative, and she stands at the intersection—a living harmony, echoing the past while shaping the present. Let this inspire you to see heritage and innovation not as opposing forces, but as intertwined parts of a greater whole, inviting a deeper, more meaningful perspective on life.

Team Credits:

Photography by Teppei Oda
Styling by Tomohiro Watanabe
Makeup by Hideyuki Takata
Hair by Genya
Model: Mei at Luuna Management

Fashion Credits:

1 & 2) Shirt and skirt by TELMA.
3 & 4) Jacket, bra, and pants by TELMA.
5 & 6) Top and skirt by TELMA.
7 & 8) Dress by ISSEY MIYAKE.
9 & 10) Jacket, bra, and shorts by KANAKO SAKAI.

Lost In Translation

Pejman Birounvand — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:47:49 +0000

A city of endless motion and quiet allure, Tokyo reveals its treasures in the daylight—where youth culture thrives, and dreamers seamlessly blend into the flow, observing without being seen. This photo series captures the city’s rhythm, its fleeting moments, and the vibrant energy of a generation redefining self-expression.

Team Credits:
Photography by zero wang
Styling by Takashi
Hair & Makeup by Yukiko Imanishi
Stylist Assistant: Miyu Takahashi
Model: Nodoka, You Maylanat, Wang Yuhan at TOMORROW TOKYO. Azu at BRAVO MODELS

Fashion Credits:
1) All clothes, Ami Paris.
2) Dress and shoes, Marc Jacobs, tights, stylist’s own.
3&4) [Nodoka] All clothes, Ami Paris [Azu] Dress, vest, skirts and shoes by Ann Demeulemeester, Tights, Stylist’s Own.
51)All clothing by Ami Paris.
2) Dress and shoes by Marc Jacobs; tights, stylist’s own.
3&4) [Nodoka] All clothing by Ami Paris. [Azu] Dress, vest, skirt, and shoes by Ann Demeulemeester; tights, stylist’s own.
5&9) [Azu] Shirt and skirt by Keisuke Yoshida. [Yuhan] Shirt and skirt by Keisuke Yoshida; shoes by Grounds; tights, stylist’s own. [Nodoka] Dress by Kanako Sakai; shoes by Grounds; tights, stylist’s own.
6) [Yuhan] All clothing by Marc Jacobs. [Maylan] All clothing by Vivienne Westwood Red Label.
7&8) [Azu] Dress by Kanako Sakai; necklace by Rumche. [Maylan] Dress by Lepo Tokio. [Yuhan] Shirt by Savant Showroom; skirt by Keisuke Yoshida. [Nodoka] Dress by Kristina Ti, earring by Kalevala.

Soft Power

Aleksandra Sern — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:27:31 +0000

With voluptuous layers of tulle, extravagant gathers, and delicate lace challenging the norm, a modern femininity of strength and identity is born.

Team Credits:

Photography by Tomi Umemiya
Styling by Yuma Tagawa
Hair by Chiaki Morimoto
Make-up by Arina Nishi
Model: Aimée Byrne

Fashion Credits:

1) All clothing by Viviano
2) Top, trousers, and shoes by Toga Pulla, Belt by Toga Pulla
3) Top and skirt by Yueqi Qi
4) All clothing by Miyao
5) Shoes by Toga Pulla
6) Coat and leggings by Akikoaoki, Boots by Mollini
7) All clothing by Houga, Boots by Mollini
8) Top and leggings by Kanako Sakai, Bustier by Viviano, Shoes by Toga Pulla
9) Coat by Jakke, Shirt, and shorts by Toga Pulla, Tie by Viviano
10) All clothing by Miyao

Tokyo Dreams

Pejman Birounvand — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:15:42 +0000

The holiday season inspires dreams of traveling and exploring new and distant places, seeking inspiration and fresh perspectives to enrich our lives. It’s a time to recharge, embrace new influences, and prepare for the year ahead with renewed energy and determination to achieve unfulfilled goals.

In our latest story, we travel to the wonders of Tokyo—a city of lights and endless urban rhythm that embodies evolution and elevation in every aspect of daily life.

Let’s dream of the perfect start to a bright and promising new year together.

Team Credits:

Photography by Yudai Kusano
Styling by Yuki Tsuchida
Hair by Satomi Suzuki
Makeup by ANNA
Model: HARU

Fashion Credits:
#1 Scarf and skirt by VIVIANO. Top by SIMONE WILD.
#2 All clothing by Anrealage Homme.
#3&4 Coat and pants by KAMIYA. Shirt by BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN. Shoes by HAENGNAE.
#5 Tops,skirt and hat by PAULA CANOVAS DEL VAS. Shoes by HAENGNAE. Sock stylist own.
#6 Dress by tanakadaisuke. Scarf by Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO.
#7 Scarf and skirt by VIVIANO. Tops by SIMONE WILD.
#8 Balaclava by Courrèges. Jacket by tanakadaisuke. Skirt by Cecilie Bahnsen. Boots by KANAKO SAKAI.
#9&10 Jacket by doublet. Inner by Rokh. Skirt by KEISUKEYOSHIDA.

Diverse Values

Jade Hillenberg — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:17:22 +0000

Explore the vibrant street style of Tokyo, where maximalism meets elegance. A tapestry of elevated attire, blending fabrics, accessories, and intricate fashion statements, captures the captivating diversity of the city’s fashion realm. Authenticity shines through on Tokyo’s streets, where various styles and looks become a canvas where authenticity shines through in the most unexpected and striking ways.

Team Credits:

Photography by Tomaharu Kotsuji
Styling by Yuki Tsuchida
Hair by Motoharu Iwaizumi
Makeup by Kotoe Saito

Fashion Credits:

1) Shirt by doublet
2) Jacket by UNDERCOVER. Dress by Lautashi
3) Jacket by UNDERCOVER. Dress by Lautashi. Shoes by FETICO. Tights by MUSIC LEGE
4) Fur Jacket by HAENGNAE. Knit dress by Queen&Jack. Shoes by Y/PROJECT. Tights by Platino
5) Coat by KANAKO SAKAI. Skirt by HAENGNAE. Tie by RequaL≡. Shoes stylist’s own
6) Dress by HARUNOBUMURATA. Bodysuit by SOMARTA
7) Dress by CFCL. Tie by doublet
8) Dress by JACQUEMUS
9) Coat by RequaL≡. Pants by doublet. Shoes stylist’s own
10) Dress & bra by FETICO
11) Fur Jacket by HAENGNAE. Knit dress by Queen&Jack. Shoes by Y/PROJECT. Tights by Platino
12) Jacket by RequaL≡