Global Fashion Collective Shines at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo SS26

 

Alice Jane Chang transitioned from studying Neue Musik (New Music) composition in Germany to becoming a self-taught fashion designer, merging her dual passions by launching her avant-garde label A-JANE in 2018 as a “fashion composer.” Her designs translate experimental sound concepts—such as distortion, dissonance, and atonality—into fashion through avant-garde silhouettes, structural elements like 3D plasma waves, and a signature monochromatic palette of black, white, and silver, creating wearable art that challenges sensory perception. She aims to blur the boundaries between fashion, art, and music through projects such as immersive installations, and continues to explore themes of abstraction and cultural identity—advocating for the relevance of avant-garde fashion despite the challenges within the industry.

 

 

Collection Name: KLANGKANTE SS’26 (Sound Edge) 

 

Inspiration: 

 

A-JANE’s SS26 collection KLANGKANTE draws deep inspiration from Helmut Lachenmann’s Pression, translating sonic experimentation into sharp, structured silhouettes. Each piece echoes the raw physicality of sound through edge-focused construction, layered wave-like forms, and a deliberate tension between 2D flatness and 3D sculptural volume. Dominated by a black-and-white palette, the collection embraces bold accents and artistic distortion, creating wearable sound sculptures that speak to individual strength and avant-garde clarity. 

 

 

KLANGKANTE is not just fashion, it’s an audible gesture in visual form. 

 

Key Material: Cotton, Tencel, Rayon, Acetate, Polyester, Nylon 

Colors: Black , White, Silver, Neon Green accents 

 Notable Elements: Soundwave motifs rendered in both 2D geometric art and 3D forms,   complemented by sharp, precise cuts and angular silhouettes. Neon green 

details accentuate the design, adding a bold, modern touch that emphasizes energy and vibrancy. 

 

 

 

 

Founded in 2017, Global Fashion Collective (GFC) is a platform dedicated to supporting and accelerating the careers of emerging fashion designers from around the world. GFC produces runway showcases in major fashion capitals—including New York, Tokyo, London, Milan, and Paris—enhancing global visibility, media exposure, and market access.Driven by a commitment to diversity and inclusion, GFC works with a broad range of designers, amplifying unique voices and perspectives on the global stage. With a diverse international team, the Collective collaborates closely with designers to shape their path to success in the ever-evolving fashion industry.