Founded in Osaka in 2015 by two anonymous designers, D.Hygen has built a distinct presence within the avant-garde landscape through its philosophy of Strainism, a concept centered on tension, control, and movement. Known for austere construction, layered silhouettes, and technical refinement, the brand treats clothing not as surface decoration but as a structural extension of the body. Drawing from the Japanese proverb HAI_GEN, which speaks to the unseen forces guiding human life, D.HYGEN reimagines garments as tools for reclaiming control, manipulating life’s invisible strings with intention.
D.Hygen’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection continues the brand’s rigorous interrogation of tension, restraint, and control, recasting these forces not as limitations but as compositional tools. Refusing seasonal optimism or trend-driven silhouettes, the Japanese label proposes instead a disciplined wardrobe where movement and restriction coexist in calculated equilibrium.
The collection’s architecture is unmistakably D.Hygen: angular layers, anatomical precision, and a tactile palette of ashen neutrals, charred earth tones, and metallic greys. Tailored leather jackets are sometimes treated with a matte finish, as if eroded by time, while no collar shirts and tampered or wide pants complete the look.
ABOUT D.HYGEN
D.Hygen, formerly known as Saddam Teissy, was established in Osaka in 2015. Since debuting its first collection for Autumn/Winter 2016/17, the brand has steadily built a reputation for its conceptual rigor and commitment to craft.
At its core, D.Hygen blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design logic, emphasizing texture, fit, and material innovation. The brand avoids theatrical gestures and instead pursues a focused, architectural vision. Its philosophy, hinted at in the proverb HAI_GEN, centers on the idea of regaining control over unseen forces, of using clothing not only to shape the body but to move through the world with intention.
Photos: Courtesy of D.Hygen
Highlights from the Collection
