KIDILL FW26 COLLECTION: HEAVEN IN CONTRADICTION
Kendra Dresser
At FW26, Hiroaki Sueyasu strips away performative staging to reveal punk’s raw, unfiltered core.
From Punk Roots to Modern Expression
Founded in Tokyo, KIDILL is rooted in punk culture. From the start, Hiroaki Sueyasu has focused on contrast, mixing chaos with calm, softness with aggression, and innocence with edge through clothing.
Over time, each collection has drawn from both personal memories and the culture of the moment. Instead of making simple statements, Sueyasu uses fashion to question the world around him.
KIDILL’s garments are more than decoration. They act as tools that help wearers find balance in a messy, fast-moving world. By combining punk attitude with careful tailoring, the brand shows how opposing ideas can exist together, without being hidden or smoothed over.
Silence and the FW26 Philosophy
For Fall/Winter 2026–27, Sueyasu makes a clear choice: silence. By removing dramatic staging, he gives the clothes and the body room to breathe. As a result, the collection shows its true shape without anything distracting from it.
Rather than aiming for a perfect finish, Fashion Week 2026 focuses on strong contrast. Throughout the collection, tension remains visible rather than being neatly resolved.
Smoky, muted colours mix with black silicone rubber details. Cut-outs, quilted skirts, tartan checks, and piping add edge, while the overall look stays controlled and energetic.
Collaborations with KIDILL that Reshape Form
KIDILL × ALPHA INDUSTRIES
This collaboration reworks the iconic MA-1 bomber jacket. Soft black tulle disrupts the garment’s rigid military shape, blending masculinity with femininity. Meanwhile, British artist Trevor Brown contributes tarot-inspired patch embroidery. In addition, a triple collaboration with HIZUME further develops the piece, transforming it into sculptural headwear that challenges traditional functionality.
KIDILL × UMBRO
In contrast, the UMBRO collaboration draws directly from British punk music culture. With over 40 adjusters, the garments allow wearers to reshape their own silhouettes. Extended hoods and warped proportions echo the collection’s surreal mood. Here, the body actively controls the clothing, reinforcing FW26’s core idea of freedom existing within limits.
HEAVEN as Liberation
“HEAVEN” does not suggest a perfect or distant utopia. Instead, it represents freedom from taboo, the courage to question social rules, and the merging of opposites such as child and adult, chaos and stillness.
Ultimately, FW26 celebrates unfiltered expression and the beauty of ideas left unfinished. At the same time, the collection confirms KIDILL’s ongoing commitment to rebellion, craft, and contradiction.
Visit the KIDILL Instagram account to explore more of their designs. All photography is by Ko Tsuchiya.
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Kendra Dresser is in Communications and Public Relations with a focus on how fashion, media, and culture shape the way we see the world and ourselves.
She’s interested in the connection between image and meaning: how a campaign, an outfit, or a trend can say something deeper about identity, mood, and the cultural moment.
She’s especially drawn to how Generation Z uses fashion and beauty to express individuality, often in bold, layered, and playful ways. She’s also curious about how social media continues to reshape storytelling, changing how we create, share, and connect through visual culture.
To Kendra, fashion is more than just style; it’s a language! One that reflects who we are, how we feel, and what we stand for. She’s committed to sustainability and believes fashion and culture should not only inspire but also respect the planet.
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