mawashistyle
Mawashistyle is a contemporary design concept that centers on the mawashi, the wide belt worn in traditional sumo, as a dominant visual element in clothing and accessories. The term describes outfits and accessories that use wrapped, belt-like forms to define the waist or hips, often with draping, knotting, and tensioned seams. While rooted in references to Japanese textile and martial-arts aesthetics, mawashistyle is used across fashion, performance, and streetwear as a flexible motif rather than a fixed garment.
The phrase has appeared in fashion commentary and online design discourse since the 2010s and 2020s to
Design characteristics include a prominent belt or sash that governs the silhouette, wrapping, knotting, and asymmetric
Applications include runway looks, editorials, streetwear, and performance costumes. In reception, critics stress mindful use of
Related concepts include mawashi itself, the obi belt used in kimono attire, and wrap-style fashion.