Somarta F/W 2012

Once again Japanese designer Tamae Hirokawa Geode made her bold and daring entrance at Tokyo Fashion Week, presenting the latest eccentric A/W collection composed of expected extreme silhouettes and theatrical shapes. A manifest gothic-inspired taste meets feminine details and accessories giving Somarta a very distinctive and wearable look also for this season. The deep intense hues of red and beige, united to the all-pervading presence of black and white contrasts perfectly complemented the juxtaposition of rugged leathers and ruffled dresses.

The uniqueness in Hirokawa’s designs is probably the ability of expressing extreme originality yet at the same time never quite sacrificing the overall wearability of her collections: edgy and outlandish heels are balanced out by delicate lace tights; skinny, dark jackets are cleverly combined with pale and puffy chiffon skirts. Also very well known for her brilliant collaboration with Noritaka Tatehana in the creation of extravagant heel-less footwear, Somarta presented a number of its outfits with pieces from this collection, a contribution to an already very powerful and intense look. The textures represent a strong point in the designer’s tailoring: layered and draping cuts, discrete furs, crystal and beaded fabrics all give a touch of mystery to the ensembles, along with an elegant femininity.

Equally unconventional hairdos and headpieces were created to match the eccentricity of the outfits that reveal the essence of Hirokawa’s work as being more than just clothes: a translation of her fantasies.