Athletic ease: First looks from Danjyo Hiyoji’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, themed Athletic Rhythm, are presented on Oct. 4, 2025, at Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week in Central Jakarta. Experts predict that sportswear will remain one of next year’s enduring favorites.
(Courtesy of Plaza Indonesia) — Athletic ease: First looks from Danjyo Hiyoji’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, themed Athletic Rhythm, are presented on Oct. 4, 2025, at Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week in Central Jakarta. Experts predict that sportswear will remain one of next year’s enduring favorites. (Courtesy of Plaza Indonesia)

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