India, Jan. 4 -- In the quiet of a Kyoto garden, an old proverb seems to breathe with the moss and stones: "Shadow is the natural backdrop of light; it is the stage where forms reappear." That wisdom feels newly present, as though what once lived in temples and tea rooms now shapes how we see the world. 2026 feels like a turning point. Creativity functions as wellness, and art works like a tonic for the soul.

From the rhythm of the dance floor to the patient precision of the sewing room, making has begun to feel like a truer form of health - steady, restorative, deeply human. The question across studios, stages and ateliers remains: How do we make culture feel close again? Fashion steps into 2026 with a sculptural, reflective mood. If 20...