Exploring Tokyo’s Latest Fashion Trends: Undercover’s Punk-inspired Collection
“‘Undercover-style’ real clothes,”’ declared a statement elicited from the studio in Tokyo. “We continued from the previous 2025 pre-spring season to incorporate punk elements such as graphic patchwork, badges, safety pins, patches, and studs.”
The latest collection from Undercover is a bold statement of rebellion and individuality. Embracing punk elements such as graphic patchwork, badges, safety pins, patches, and studs, the brand’s designs exude a sense of edginess and nonconformity.
One striking feature of the collection is the bold statements adorning the clothes. Phrases like “We make noise not clothes” and “You don’t know me” are boldly patched, badged, or printed on the garments, adding a rebellious flair to the overall look.
While the collection takes a punkish stance, there are also nods to mods and skinheads in the anglo-prep styling. Pieces like the fishtail parka, chino pants, and crombie coat evoke a sense of nostalgia for past subcultures.
Undercover’s signature motifs, such as safety pin chains and razor blade necklaces, add a subversive edge to classic pieces like argyle cardigans, pastel sweatshirts, and trench coats. The incorporation of studs and hardware on shoes by Kids Love Gaite further enhances the punk-inspired aesthetic of the collection.
One standout piece from the collection is a jacket that combines the edgy look of a Camden-ready biker jacket with the practicality of quilted black down sleeves. This juxtaposition of materials and styles encapsulates the overall theme of the collection – a blend of nostalgia, stylized fashion, and gentle subversion.
Overall, Undercover’s latest collection is a finely crafted reflection of the ways in which past generations of English adolescents have reinterpreted and critiqued the garments of their elders. By infusing punk elements and subversive motifs into classic styles, the brand offers a fresh perspective on traditional fashion.