The Story Woven by Kaito Takahashi's Paisley Design: 'ETRO per Kaito Takahashi' Unveils New Visuals and Full Collection Lineup

ETRO announces the new campaign visuals and full lineup of its capsule collection 'ETRO per Kaito Takahashi' with global brand ambassador Kaito Takahashi.

This collection emerges from a dialogue between Takahashi's artistic sensibility and ETRO's heritage. Two paisley motifs inspired by the ebb and flow of waves and the form of tears permeate the entire collection, offering a fresh interpretation of the maison's signature pattern.

The visual narrative captures a gaze toward beauty that is fluid and constantly evolving. This concept resonates with the philosophy of ukiyo-e, one of Takahashi's key inspirations. Like waves, each moment holds its own unique contour while existing within an endless flow of change. Beauty is not fixed—it breathes, flows, and continuously transforms. 'ETRO per Kaito Takahashi' becomes a vessel for these fleeting moments, capturing their movement, evolution, and poetic presence.

Kaito Takahashi appears as a traveler through this world, moving in harmony with the landscape and tracing the transient beauty of each moment alongside his own illustrated paisley patterns.

A mirrored cube placed within natural scenery reflects its surroundings while seamlessly blending into the environment without asserting its presence. It creates a dialogue with nature and highlights both the collection and the landscape itself.

Paisley, natural light, scenery, reflection.

Boundaries between interior and exterior, artificial and natural, stillness and motion gently dissolve, mirroring the ever-shifting beauty of the moment.

Full 32-Item Lineup

The striped silk shirt, symbolic of the collection, is crafted from upcycled archive fabrics from ETRO. Boldly featuring the 'tear'-inspired paisley motif, it comes in two styles—long sleeve and short sleeve—offered in different colors. The denim jacket and jeans, fully woven with a jacquard 'wave'-inspired paisley motif, are designed to be worn as a set or individually.

ETRO's iconic Arnica bag also gains a new expression through Takahashi's paisley. The crossbody, mini tote, and backpack feature intricate inlay techniques. Small leather goods such as wallets and coin cases carry timeless appeal, with paisley motifs subtly revealed on the interior, adding a touch of playful sophistication.

Additional items include T-shirts, hoodies, scarves, paisley shawls, hooded shawls, charms, earrings, and headbands—32 pieces in total, evoking Takahashi's personal wardrobe.

Each item features the special 'ETRO per Kaito Takahashi' logo and is delivered in a dedicated shopping bag.

Kaito Takahashi's Comment

'I am deeply honored to realize my second capsule collection, following last year.

· Wave Paisley

When conceptualizing this second collection, ETRO introduced the concept of 'upcycling.' From that word, my imagination led me to the globally renowned Japanese art form—ukiyo-e—and within it, I was drawn to the motif of 'waves.' Waves spiral, undulate, advance and retreat; each single wave is beautiful, and together they infinitely transform in shape. I associate waves with imagery of change, universality, and transience.

Inspired by ETRO's values of 'travel, freedom, and creativity,' as well as the atmosphere of Venice I experienced during my stay last September, I created my own interpretation of waves.

· Tear Paisley

The tear-inspired paisley originates from my personal illustration signature.

Tears are the first action humans make upon birth. They are a physical manifestation of emotion—whether from joy, sorrow, laughter, or deep感动. For this reason, I hold the image of teary eyes as a deeply meaningful motif.

This design embodies the idea that 'everything begins when emotion moves.'

I would be overjoyed if many people could enjoy and embrace this collection.'

[Product Details]

T-shirt (3 colors: white, blue, green), sizes XS–XXL, ¥58,300 each

Hoodie (2 colors: blue, green), sizes XS–XXL, ¥179,300 each

All-over print T-shirt, sizes XS–XXL, ¥58,300

Silk shirt (long sleeve), sizes XS–XXL, ¥193,600

Silk shirt (short sleeve), sizes XS–XXL, ¥166,100

Cotton shirt, sizes XS–XXL, ¥133,100

Jacquard denim jacket, sizes XS–XXL, ¥328,900

Jacquard denim jeans, 24–31 inch, ¥211,200

Earrings, ¥49,500

Silk paisley shawl (3 colors: sand, pink, green), ¥38,500 each

Square silk scarf (3 colors: sand, pink, green), ¥38,500 each

Triangle silk scarf (3 colors: sand, pink, green), ¥56,100 each

Hooded shawl (2 colors: orange, gray), ¥147,400 each

Charm, ¥60,500

Arnica crossbody bag (20.5 x 15.5 x 11 cm), ¥192,500

Arnica mini tote bag (16 x 16 x 9 cm), ¥203,500

Arnica backpack (24 x 29 x 14.5 cm), ¥297,000

Arnica long wallet, ¥126,500

Arnica small wallet, ¥82,500

Arnica coin case, ¥77,000

Headband (2 colors: sand, pink), ¥25,300 each

Total: 32 items

T-shirt White ¥58,300, T-shirt Blue ¥58,300, T-shirt Green ¥58,300

Hoodie Blue ¥179,300, Hoodie Green ¥179,300, All-over print T-shirt ¥58,300

Silk shirt Long sleeve ¥193,600, Silk shirt Short sleeve ¥166,100, Cotton shirt ¥133,100

Jacquard denim jacket ¥328,900, Jacquard denim jeans ¥211,200, Earrings ¥49,500

Silk Paisley Shawl Sand ¥38,500, Silk Paisley Shawl Pink ¥38,500, Silk Paisley Shawl Green ¥38,500

Square Silk Scarf Sand ¥38,500, Square Silk Scarf Pink ¥38,500, Square Silk Scarf Green ¥38,500

Triangle Silk Scarf Sand ¥56,100, Triangle Silk Scarf Pink ¥56,100, Triangle Silk Scarf Green ¥56,100

Hooded Shawl Orange ¥147,400, Hooded Shawl Gray ¥147,400, Charm ¥60,500

Arnica Crossbody Bag ¥192,500, Arnica Mini Tote Bag ¥203,500, Arnica Backpack ¥297,000

Arnica Long Wallet ¥126,500, Arnica Small Wallet ¥82,500, Arnica Coin Case ¥77,000

Headband Sand ¥25,300, Headband Pink ¥25,300