AKIKO OGAWA is a Japanese fashion brand launched in 2001 when designer Akiko Ogawa went independent. It developed from the initial brand “a primary AKIKO OGAWA,” and its collection line was renamed “AKIKO OGAWA.” from Fall/Winter 2005. Focusing on womenswear, the brand offers clothing for business settings, including made-to-measure suits, as well as dresses and lingerie. Guided by the idea of “strength within beauty,” its design philosophy brings together contrasting elements, with the fusion of masculine tailoring and femininity as its signature. The brand has presented its collections in Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
Concept
The designs focus on the beauty that emerges when opposites are brought together, as in “strength within beauty.” They combine soft curves with poised strength, and are based on the idea that intelligent, refined sensuality makes women look beautiful.