Akira Isogawa is celebrating 30 years in business, which might explain the festival-like vibe of his Resort collection. Bright pastels and ’80s-inspired graphics made up the bulk of the Akira show, a stark departure from his typically subdued collections. Where it worked best was in the opening looks where models wore thick striped shorts with undone shirting, a sort of masculine-feminine take on Aussie surfer style. Those layered tulle pieces that completely hide a woman’s shape will be harder to sell.
As for the men, they will be well taken care of in Isogawa’s short suits. One mixed a neon floral design with a pale blue plaid, while another mashed up contrasting Hawaiian floral prints. That kind of delightfully unexpected styling is what Akira excels in; his women could have used a bit more of it on the runway this time around.
