Unveiling TSUBOMI—Japanese for "bud"—Fumie Tanaka’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection at Tokyo’s Ebisu Garden Place was a meditation on transformation, resilience, and the quiet strength of nature. Inspired by the delicate yet powerful journey of a bud seeking light, the collection redefined elegance through deconstruction and organic fluidity.

Bias-cut gray jackets with frilled seams mimicked the unfolding of petals, while hooded and half-constructed tailored jackets pushed the boundaries of structured design. Autumnal textures of fleece and fur added warmth and depth—leopard-print fleece coats juxtaposed with vivid roses, ethereal organza coats trimmed in fur, and tiered skirts evoking layered petals. Vibrant floral motifs, from bold red rose prints to three-dimensional floral appliqués, symbolized nature’s raw vitality.

The collection’s crescendo arrived in a hand-beaded masterpiece, each bead representing an individual bud—imperfect, unique, and full of promise. With TSUBOMI, Fumie Tanaka captures the poetic tension between fragility and strength, translating nature’s quiet metamorphosis into a powerful sartorial statement.