For Spring/Summer 2026, Ujoh continues to refine its architectural approach to clothing with a collection born from the realities of Japan’s rising temperatures.
Balancing fluidity and form, designer Mitsuru Nishizaki reimagines the brand’s signature structure through weightless fabrics, subtle movement, and an interplay of elegance and ease. Below, he shares insights on the collection’s evolution, color story, and ongoing collaboration with Reebok.
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Q: Your SS26 collection was born from the challenge of increasingly hot Japanese summers. How do you balance the need for practicality and breathability with maintaining Ujoh’s signature layering and structured elegance?
“For me layering is part of Ujoh’s DNA, but this season it had to feel different. The pieces may look structured, yet they are extremely light. The fabrics breathe, the construction allows the body to move freely, and even when you don’t notice it at first, every detail is made to create air. That way we keep the silhouette elegant, very Ujoh, while also responding to the heat we live with now.”
Q: This season introduces a unique blue, between lilac-grey and deep navy. What does this color mean for you, and how does it set the mood for the collection?
“The palette of black, white and beige is very close to who we are as a brand. This season I wanted to carry the theme of the sea not only through structure, but also through color. The blue sits between lilac grey and navy, it recalls the water at different times of the day. It is subtle, but it brings a new energy into the collection while staying aligned with Ujoh’s quiet elegance.”
Q: This is your second collaboration with Reebok — what excites you most about blending Ujoh’s tailoring codes with sportswear energy?
“With Reebok, the starting point was silhouettes closer to streetwear. What I wanted was to reinterpret that through tailoring. Once the pieces were cut in the Ujoh way, they felt completely at home within the collection. The interesting part is that you can no longer see a divide between sportswear and tailoring. In the colors, the shapes, the lines, everything blends until it becomes one universe.”
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