FALL 2024 READY-TO-WEAR
For Hanako Maeda, opposites attract.
(New Yorkers, they love their blacks and grays.)
I really wanted the color palette to be subdued but play more with textures.
One all-black look, for example, had vegan leather as well as matted fabric.
Those subtle, tactical details are much more apparent to the wearer when in monochrome.
You really see the handwork of the people that are creating and sewing the pieces, Maeda said.
That was another goal of Maedas: to show off the meticulous work of Japanese artisans.
Adeam makes everything in Japan.
I really wanted to focus on this idea of Japanese craftsmanship and highlighting it, she said.
A number of suits showed off the sharp preciseness of their tailoring.
For the select eveningwear pieces, Maeda played with color more.
A chiffon suit came in a cherry red; dresses were in maroon and a shimmery powder blue.
But even the most dedicated of minimalists sometimes like to switch up their shades.
Along with her womenswear collection, Maeda also released the newest pieces for Ichi, her gender-neutral line.
Whether you want to embrace a style statement or just a style staple, Maeda has something for you.
