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| Mika Hashizume’s Half-Suit Half-Gown Look Sparks Buzz at VOGUE 2025 Red Carpet |
Mika Hashizume set social media ablaze after stepping onto the red carpet at VOGUE Fashion Power 2025 on 23 October in one of the most talked-about looks of the year.
The Japanese artist stunned in a custom Robert Wun haute couture piece from the Fall/Winter 2025 collection — a mind-bending creation that fused masculine and feminine energy in one breathtaking silhouette.
At first glance, Mika Hashizume appeared to be channelling a fairytale bride: a white gown with a classic wedding-dress cut, paired with a flowing tulle veil, lace gloves, and a dramatic train that swept the floor.
But as he turned around, the illusion flipped.
The back revealed a sharply tailored black suit jacket, complete with crisp lapels and strong lines — a visual punch that instantly became the centre of attention.
The Meaning Behind the Look
Designer Robert Wun explained that the concept represents “a groom secretly trying on a wedding gown the night before his wedding” — a poetic and surreal narrative meant to blur the lines of identity and challenge traditional notions of gender and self-expression.
Mika echoed that sentiment in a pre-event livestream, admitting he expected mixed reactions.
“I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea,” he said, “but fashion is about expressing who you are — not pleasing the crowd. As long as I can express myself, that’s enough.”
Netizen Reactions
Online, opinions poured in fast. Fans and fashion lovers alike flooded social media with praise for his boldness.
One user commented, “Not even a fan, but every time Mika shows up, he brings something completely new. He sets the bar higher every single time.”
Another wrote, “That’s what real fashion looks like — fearless, creative, and completely unapologetic.”
Fashion Without Borders
Mika’s experimental ensemble has since been hailed as a celebration of individuality and artistic courage.
In a night filled with sequins and tuxedos, his two-sided gown stood as a statement that real style doesn’t fit inside a box — it’s about having the guts to be entirely yourself, whether in lace or in lapels.
At VOGUE Fashion Power 2025, Mika didn’t just walk the red carpet — he owned it.