STYLING Daichi Hatsuzawa
Tokyo based creatives share their hopes for 2026
Set against the shifting backdrop of Tokyo, photographer Marc Hibbert celebrates the creative spirit of the city.
NODOKA WEARS ALL CLOTHING PILLINGS
ECEC WEARS TOPS ISSEY MIYAKE. TROUSERS GOSHA RUBCHINSKIY. SHOES JOHN LOBB. BELT STYLISTʼS OWN
From the models set to take over Tokyo, to the tattoo artists and DJs that make up the city’s vibrant creative sphere, some of the faces shaping the Japanese capital stood before photographer Marc Hibbers’ lens in celebration of the new year. Once there, they answered a single question: What are your hopes, globally and personally, for 2026? To hear the talent’s 2026 aspirations and explore Marc’s photo series, head below.
In 2026 I want to challenge myself to try something new. On a global level, I hope there will be a wider atmosphere where people respect each other’s differences instead of forcing their own ideas of what is “right” onto others
NODOKA USAMI, MODEL AND KNITTING ENTHUSIAST
I hope for the wars to be over.
ECEC, DJ AND MODEL
SOUTA WEARS JACKET, KNIT, SHIRT, SHORTS AND SHOES AURALEE. NECKLACE OUR LEGACY
UNI WEARS DRESS ISSEY MIYAKE. SHOES PILLINGS
My hope for 2026 is a safe and peaceful world.
SOUTA, MODEL AND TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST
I hope for a world where differences are not erased, but where each person’s values are respected, and positive energy circulates through society.
UNI, MODEL
ITO WEARS ALL CLOTHING TOGA
TAISEI WEARS COAT, TROUSERS AND TIE AURALEE. JACKET, SHIRT AND SHOES TOGA
Personally, I want to bravely get my wisdom teeth removed. Globally, I hope everyone can go to bed happy and warm every single day.
ITO, FREE SPIRIT
I want to work hard in order to take advantage of more opportunities. Globally, I hope the world will become a place where people can engage in a positive way
TAISEI NAKACHO, MODEL
TOMOYA WEARS ALL CLOTHING RICK OWENS
SHURAN WEARS ALL CLOTHING KIKO KOSTADINOV
For myself, I hope to have the opportunity to work internationally. For the world I hope for more peace
TOMOYA, TATTOO ARTIST
My personal wish is to be able to return to my home [Beijing, China] frequently and have more opportunities to travel around China. My global hope is that people all over the world can live with less pressure and more ease
SHURAN, PHOTOGRAPHER AND MODEL
MEG WEARS TOPS PILLINGS. SKIRT AURALEE. SHOES LEMAIRE
TAISHI WEARS ALL CLOTHING AURALEE
My family will be growing next year, so I hope to have a healthy baby and become a good mother.
MEG FUJI, MODEL
My personal wish is to have fun and travel to countries all over the world. My global wish is for the world to become more enjoyable
TAISHI SUZUKI, MODEL
MAI WEARS JACKET RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE. SHIRT AND SKIRT PILLINGS. SHOES J.M. WESTON
SUZUNE WEARS JACKET, SHIRT AND SKIRT KEISUKE YOSHIDA
Personally, I hope to live calmly and peacefully in 2026. Globally, I hope the world will be at peace.
MAI, MODEL
My personal wish for 2026 is to make it a year of smiles and self-happiness and that the world becomes a place where everyone can respect one another.
SUZUNE ODA, MODEL
PHOTOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR MARC HIBBERT AT ARTWORLD
CINEMATOGRAPHER SHOICHIRO KATO
STYLING DAICHI HATSUZAWA
HAIR TAKESHI KATOH
MAKEUP KAZUHIRO TAKENAKA
CASTING SHIMANA AT HOME AGENCY
MODELS MAI AT DOMO, SUZUNE ODA, NODOKA AND TAISEI NAKACHO AT TOMORROW TOKYO, UNI AT TWO PLUS ONE, TAISHI, TOMOYA, MEG, SOUTA AND ITO AT BRAVO, ECEC AT BAZOOKA, SURAN GUO AT PUMP
EDIT & GRADE DAVID POTTER
PRODUCTION KIT PAK-POY AT BIRDHOUSE
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS SHOTA KAMEI, YUNOSUKE MIMURA AND HIROKI NAGAHIRO
STYLING ASSISTANT NANAKO KESSOKU
HAIR STYLING ASSISTANT REN MATSUYA
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTSKATE MAIDMENT ANDAMELIA HEFFERNAN
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