“T” Lookbook

Inspired by progressive German rock bands such as Popol Vuh and Embryo, Takahashi created these bands as a way to explore how music and fashion intersect. Interested in the parallels of religion and fandom, Takahashi compared his shows to joining a commune.

“Various people play different parts. Some may be producing music; some may be doing art, or even politics. Within my commune, I decided to create five bands to represent different parts of the commune itself. Together with the five imaginary bands, the clothing in the “T” collection act as traditional tribal costumes for my commune.” - Cream Spring Edition, 2006

Central to the collection was the T-shirt, an article of clothing that he considered most important in fashion. For each band, Takahashi created a series of garments built from the base of a concert merch tee. Spliced with other shirts, hemmed and worn upside down, pieced into the shape of other garments, or turned into skirts, Jun was able to turn a simple pattern into a religious experience.