At Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 Spring/Summer, VIVIANO presented its 2026 SS runway show on September 5, 2025, at Shibuya Hikarie Hall A, drawing attention for a markedly different direction from the brand’s customary use of vibrant color. Known within Tokyo’s womenswear scene for energetic palettes, VIVIANO’s latest collection was delivered entirely in black and white under the theme “Neo Romanticism,” a concept rooted in revisiting romantic expression through form, detail, and historical reference rather than through color.
Designer Viviano Sue framed the season around a thoughtful juxtaposition of eras and techniques. Drawing from couture and vintage wardrobes spanning the 1920s through the 1960s as well as stylistic nods to 1970s sportswear, the collection placed an emphasis on construction and textile interplay. Lace-covered tailored jackets were reconfigured into mini dress forms, while negligee-inspired tops subtly revealed layers of lingerie beneath, signaling a blend of sensuality and structure not often associated with VIVIANO’s previous work.
Monochrome served as more than a palette restriction; it acted as a lens through which craftsmanship became visible. Embroidery, seam detail, and silhouette shifts were foregrounded in the absence of color, inviting closer scrutiny from both industry observers and attendees. Mid-show pieces included sports-inspired garments marked with the CIRCOLO 87 logo, integrating retro athletic cues into an otherwise couture-leaning narrative.
The overall mood of the runway leaned toward quiet strength and restraint, offsetting the brand’s historical association with flamboyance. This season’s pieces navigated between soft romantic gestures — such as flowing white satin and layered tulle — and more structured forms that hinted at geometric balance within the black silhouettes.
VIVIANO’s choice to strip back its trademark vibrancy in favor of a disciplined palette was interpreted by observers as a deliberate artistic recalibration. The result was a show that emphasized the interplay of history and modernity, showcasing how contemporary fashion can reframe classic references through minimalist presentation.
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