About
Christian Dada was founded in Tokyo in 2010 by designer Masanori Morikawa. The label’s name pays tribute to Parisian Haute Couture and Dadaism, and explores the idea of beauty in imperfection. Morikawa, who trained under designer Charles Anastase in London, often takes inspiration from eastern subcultures and traditional Japanese crafts for his designs. The brand shows regularly at Paris Fashion Week and is available at prestigious retailers including Colette in Paris, H. Lorenzo in Los Angeles., I.T. in Hong Kong, and online at SSENSE.

Capsule Collection
This collection consists of archival pieces of CHRISTIAN DADA with an emphasis on Japanese craftsmanship—Yokoburi-Embroidery, Nishijin-Ori fabrics which have traditionally been used for Kimonos and hand painted Yuzen that are all incorporated in western silhouettes with Masanori Morikawa’s unique interpretations.

This special collection includes pieces made in collaboration with lengendary Japanese Photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. His iconic photographs are directly applied onto the garments using traditional artisanal Japanese techniques, showcasing CHRSITIAN DADA’s strong bond with fine art. Embroideries are also presented throughout the collection with a variety of styles. From Japanese calligraphy to camouflage patterns, the collection showcases how CHRISTIAN DADA employs long-established methods in the form of contemporary garments to make a statement of its own.