but first of all this is S/S 06...not f/w...
i don't know what collections you are thinking of in terms of 'western fashion'...
but...
the biggest trend for S/S 06 on
all the runways is VOLUME...
it's all about loose and easy dressing right now...
ie-prada, marni, donna karan, dries van noten, vera wang...etc...
and pretty much all of ny shows...
i agree that volume is great and freedom of movement is great...
but it is not exclusive to japanese designers anymore...
it's a global trend...
the only difference i can see is the addition of a belt in some cases...
but the belt is an accessory...
*it's OPTIONAL....
...