These Songs of Freedom | MONROWE Magazine

With voluminous fabrics pleated to resemble origami and bright Kubrick-esque colors that bleed with motion, Kotaro Kawashima channels ’90s Issey Miyake. “‘These Songs of Freedom’ is a poem in motion,” Kawashima writes. “It was an exercise in ritual and dance”

**Left**: Cotton High Neck Blouse by **Ellery**, Wool fine natté cuffed ankle jogging pants by **Gucci**
**Right**: All-over plissé light poly Duchesse V-neck shirt, Gucci Polyester Trouser by **Issey Miyake**

**Left**: Cotton short sleeved polo, Lacoste Denim and Tulle Dress by **COMME des GARCONS JUNYA WATANABE** Black leather sandals by **Dr. Martens**
**Right**: Nylon Tulle Hat by **Albertus Swanepoel**, Cashmere Blended Hooded Sweatshirt by **Nanushka**, Binary Suede Half Trench byDion Lee

**Left**: Silk Twill Dress, Trousers, Blazer, & Quilted Parka by La Prestic Ouiston.
**Right**: Sheer Pleated Boning Gown, Sid Neigum Nylon Windbreaker by Lacoste, Vegan Leather Sandals by **Nanushka**

Binary Suede Half Trench, **Dion Lee**, Cashmere Hooded Sweater and Cashmere Pants, **Nanushka**, Fringed flats, **Missoni**

Silk Twill Dress, Trousers, Blazer, & Quilted Parka by **La Prestic Ouiston**

Felt Hat, Hüte Millinery Denim Shirt by **Colovos**, Silk Sleeveless top by **Dior Men**, Plastic belt, stylist’s own, Denim Wide Leg Jeans by **Judy Zhang**

**Left**: Cotton High Neck Blouse by **Ellery**, Wool fine natté cuffed ankle jogging pants by **Gucci**

Sheer Pleated Boning Gown by **Sid Neigum**, Nylon Windbreaker by **Lacoste**, Vegan Leather Sandals by **Nanushka**

Photography: Kotaro Kawashima
Styling: Lauren Bensky
Hair: Adlena Dignam
Makeup: Yuko Kawashima
Photo Assistants: Jared Zagha, Fujio Emura
Casting: Tasha Tongpreccha
Model: Makenna Cart @ Muse Model Management