Kamo’s spring/summer ‘26 presentation pops off with sweet saxophone tones, showcasing denim sets treated with 1,500-year-old Japanese dyeing tradition – in a rhythmic fusion of heritage and jazz
A merry gig sets the scene for a merging cultures in Kamo’s spring/summer ‘26 collection, ‘Indigo Jazz.’ Japanese artisanal dyeing methods meet the 1950s New York jazz scene in a harmony of tailored, deep blue denim.
Guests mill around happily to the notes of a three-piece band, dressed in the new collection, while checking out garments that hang from the walls and ceiling. Each piece is traditionally hand-dyed by Japanese artisans and designed to evoke soul and rhythm. “Not just musical [rhythm], but visual, material, and emotional,” says founder and creative director Tim Faith Hancock.
The choice in cultures, while wildly different at first glance, comes from something they share. “We looked at the way a saxophonist bends a note, and how a Japanese dyer coaxes depth from indigo. There’s beauty in repetition, and power in imperfection,” continues Hancock.
The depth in hue and texture of every piece varies, each one unique from its hand-dyed treatment. The styling and layering of the denim is a tribute to jazz icons such as John Coltrane and Miles Davis. The presentation has a cheery swing to it, with guests laughing and embracing throughout. “Indigo Rhythm isn’t a look, it’s a feeling,” says the Kamo creative team. Safe to say, they roused some feeling.
See all the looks from Kamo's SS26 'Indigo Jazz' collection below.
