Rainmaker's Fall 2025 collection blends Japanese and Western styles

Rainmaker showcased its Fall 2025 collection, blending Japanese and Western fashion styles. Designer Kohichi Watanabe focused on the connection between these cultures. His designs featured elements like the kimono silhouette integrated into modern clothing. This season, Watanabe introduced pieces such as a white cotton shirt styled like a karate gi and a structured gray suede jacket. Wool coats also had unique sleeve designs, reminiscent of traditional Japanese attire. The standout items were technical outerwear made from Polartec fleece, including cloaks that enhanced the sleeves, giving them a samurai-inspired look. Rainmaker is based in Kyoto, known for its refined fashion sense compared to Tokyo. The city holds onto more traditional elements of Japanese culture. Watanabe's work captures this balance beautifully. While traditional kimono are now mostly worn on special occasions, his creations feel both modern and authentic. With trendy pieces like blanket coats and sleek tailoring, Rainmaker's collection has a universal appeal. It can be worn anywhere—from streets in Japan to Brooklyn or East London. Watanabe's designs are versatile enough to look stylish in any setting.