Model wearing a patterned shirt and dark trousers walking in a dimly lit backstage setting.

Model walking on runway wearing a white textured top, dark trousers, and a knit cap during Tokyo James S/S 26

Model wearing a black woven hooded jacket and skirt walking backstage for Tokyo James

Model wearing a voluminous textured multi-tiered outfit in motion against a dark background

Model wearing a striped green knit cardigan and shorts with an orange beanie standing against a distressed concrete wall

Model wearing a white lace jacket, red shorts, matching red hat, and sunglasses while holding a red woven bag.

Model in white collared outfit and sunglasses holding a red textured handbag against a distressed concrete wall

Model wearing a white top, textured patterned pants, and a mustard knit cap walking backstage at Tokyo James S/S 26

Model wearing a black and red textured dress with gold bracelets standing against a mottled wall background.

Model wearing dark sunglasses, black sleeveless vest, and voluminous black skirt standing against a textured wall.

Model wearing sculptural ruffled top and tinted sunglasses against a textured wall

Model wearing dark blazer, trousers and sunglasses, holding red handbag against distressed wall.

Model in red trousers, lace vest, and cap walking backstage at Tokyo James S/S 26

Model walking the runway in a dark shirt, patterned shorts, and distinctive headpiece for Tokyo James

Model wearing a black patterned shirt, amber-tinted sunglasses, and an elaborate sculptural black fabric headpiece against a dark background

Three models wearing patterned shirts, tinted sunglasses, and holding red and black woven bags backstage for Tokyo James.

Two models backstage at Tokyo James S/S 26 wearing statement headwear, patterned garments, and tinted sunglasses

Three models wearing yellow-tinted sunglasses and textured garments backstage during Tokyo James SS 26

Tokyo James S/S 26 Backstage 2025

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The Tokyo James S/S 26 Backstage project offers a raw, intimate perspective on the brand's latest collection. Captured by photographers Soraya and Rodrigo, the series moves between the controlled intensity of runway preparations and the nuanced focus of portraiture. Working with casting director Hatem Ben Hassine, the project highlights avant-garde silhouettes, emphasizing intricate textures and sculptural headwear. The visuals employ a mix of low-key lighting to lean into moody, atmospheric tones, as well as soft natural light that brings out the tactile qualities of the tailoring and layered fringe details. Throughout the imagery, a dynamic use of motion blur and long exposure techniques underscores the kinetic energy of the presentation. The series features models including Claudia Tom, Duot Ajang, Emerson Pereira, Gia Bab, Moussa Ndiaye, Nalla Ndiaye, Roven Nimrod, and Tobi Momoh.