KIDILL SS27

One of the things I had been looking forward to most during this season's Paris Fashion Week was the chance to sketch the KIDILL show, as I had already had the pleasure of attending before, I was already familiar with the brand, and I knew it would be a feast for the eyes.

Founded in Tokyo by designer Hiroaki Sueyasu in 2014, KIDILL has become known for its fearless approach to fashion, blending punk culture, youth rebellion and Japanese craftsmanship into collections that challenge conventions. Season after season, the brand continues to push creative boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in self-expression and individuality.

There's something incredibly rewarding about responding to a collection in real time, trying to capture not only the garments but also the energy of the presentation through loose lines and watercolour.

For the Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled CHAOTIC DISCORD, Sueyasu-san shifted the focus towards the construction of the garments themselves, exploring shape, texture and craftsmanship in more depth. Alongside the collection, he collaborated with Juicy Couture, Nobuki Hizume and Kunio Kohzaki.

I was particularly drawn to the work of Hizume and Kohzaki, whose hats and headpieces immediately caught my eye, becoming some of my favourite details to include in my sketches.

In the show notes, Sueyasu-san doesn't describe chaos as disorder. Instead, he talks about resisting the idea that creativity should ever become fixed or predictable.

I found myself relating to that. For me, live sketching during a fashion show isn't about creating a perfect illustration, it's about embracing spontaneity and letting the marks on the paper capture that unique moment.

Thank you so much to KIDILL and the PR team for welcoming me to the show and allowing me to experience such an inspiring collection through my sketches.