Hi David, what holds your interest in workwear as a topic — and why does 2026 feel particularly prescient for a book on this element of modern dress?

I’ve been attracted to the uniform element of workwear for quite some time; the fact you wear something designed with a specific purpose in mind. It’s all very ‘menswear’. Of course, it’s not always a uniform per se but that was my initial connection to the topic.

Here is a comprehensive look at the Ecstatic Research autumn/winter 2026 collection, the debut collection from the brand launched by Ed Davis. An exciting new brand that has given utilitarian a new lease of life under the direction of the hugely talented artist.

Throughout the brand’s history, its projects have featured skaters, musicians, artists, and figures emerging from independent cultural movements. The first GOSHA RUBCHINSKIY show in 2008 was never only about clothing — it was about
 a generation connected through music, shared aesthetics, and a common way
 of seeing the world.

Renowned art curator Matt Black recently launched his latest show in Tokyo titled REFLECTIONS : PERFORMANCE at Common Gallery. We caught up with him briefly to get a greater insight into the body of work and how he approached the show.

Ten years ago, Karl Hab published his first book, 24H Los Angeles. It was a tribute to a city, from the ground to the sky, from the sunrise to the sunset, that captivated him instantly. The diversity, its colors, its light, its people, its endless summer : L.A. opened his eyes in a way nothing else ever had.

Having stepped away from the fashion world in 2008 to devote himself fully to his practice as an artist, Martin Margiela has continued to pursue an artistic inquiry centered on the human body, traces, time, and absence. This exhibition marks his first large-scale solo exhibition in Japan, presenting his practice in a comprehensive manner.