Kohei Kawatani returns to photograph the Kiko Kostadinov’s Spring/Summer 2026 menswear and womenswear collections, shooting in his studio on the outskirts of Tokyo.
The new imagery draws on the atmospheric visual language of Japan’s Showa era, using softened light and subdued, worn-in backdrops to evoke a sense of quiet nostalgia.
The campaign places emphasis on craftsmanship and tactility, allowing the textures, construction and material finishes of each piece to come through with clarity. By pairing archival visual cues with modern textile development and silhouette experimentation, the series reflects the collection’s ongoing balance of past and present.
The shoot continues Kawatani’s multi-year collaboration with the brand, extending his established approach to accessories into a wider narrative that connects both menswear and womenswear through a disciplined lens.
Check out imagery in the gallery above and head to the Kiko Kostadinov website to purchase now.
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