We invited top personal stylist Naoto Nakada to curate ten garments from the land of the rising sun, a beacon of avant-garde design and meticulous craftsmanship. From luxurious silks to cutting-edge streetwear, these Japanese pieces tell a story of spirited contemporary flair.
Roy Lichtenstein Intarsia Jumper by Junya Watanabe MAN
An iconic intarsia cotton-silk-blend graphic sweater with rib knit crewneck, hem and cuffs. It’s
part of the Roy Lichtenstein capsule collection by Junya Watanabe, the protégé of Comme des
Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo.
Red Landscape T-Shirt By Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake is known for its garment pleating technique. Shown in red, the
LANDSCAPE collection features stone inspired rectangular prints with a color palette drawing
from powerful natural shades: red from fire, blue from the ocean and green from plants
Blue Landscape Pants by Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
Matching tops from the LANDSCAPE collection, these elegant straight-leg pleated pants can
also be found in red and gray
Fringe Cut Open Collar Shirt by TAAKK
TAAKK was established by award-winning designer Takuya Morikawa following an eight year
tenure at ISSEY MIYAKE. Crafted with fringe, the lively short sleeve shirt is also offered in red
and blue
Tim Lehi Hawaiian Shirt By WACKO MARIA
Inspired by its passion for music and art, Wacko Maria has collaborated with artist Tim Lehi to
create this Hawaiian Shirt from lightweight rayon
Water Surface Mirage Jacket by TAAKK
An alluring print of an undulating water surface is expressed on a tailored jacket with refreshing
linen that gradually transitions into translucent cotton voile.
Pueblo Newspaper Shirt by KAPITAL
KAPITAL is named after Kojima, Okayama, which is known as the denim capital of Japan.
Featuring a mid-century Americana aesthetic, the lightweight silk-blend aloha shirt is also
available in long sleeves
Wed Camo by WTAPS
The military-infused brand founded by Tetsu Nishiyama has been a mainstay of Japanese
streetwear since its founding in 1997. Made from durable cotton ripstop, the 6-pocket pants have
a built-in drawstring and an embroidered motif on the back.
Upcycling Bandana Shirt by MIYAGIHIDETAKA
Miyagi Hidetaka’s namesake brand is a newcomer to Japanese fashion and every iteration of his
100% cotton shirt is unique, making every piece an exclusive one-of-one.
3rd Type Denim Jacket by TAAKK
This denim jacket has been frayed and chemically washed to create a one-of-a-kind artisanal
finish that exudes effortless cool. You can also find the jacket in gray accompanied by the brand’s
frayed denim pants.
Finding extraordinary pieces to assemble the perfect outfit can be a challenging and rather time
consuming ordeal. That’s why highly discerning clients turn to Naoto Nakada, who scours the
globe to uncover the best of human ingenuity. The sought after stylist and luxury advisor
specializes in high-end fashion, accessories, home decor, contemporary art and one-of-a-kind
gifts, as well as limited editions and bespoke commissions. Discover the rare experience of
having a personal creative director at NaotoNakada.com