Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo
2024
Announcing the contestants who passed the 2nd screening
Inclusive Design Category
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Bunka Fashion College
工藤 野乃花
Work name：feel it
Features
- The pattern on this clothing is designed for visually impaired people and allows them to feel it by touching it.
- Incorporating a large zipper on the front allows the person to easily put the garment on and take it off by themselves.
- The oversized silhouette of this piece is balanced by the thick ribbing on the cuffs and hem, drawing attention to the slender wrists and legs.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
黒田 菜々子
Work name：Shining Pioneer
Features
- This clothing combines technology and fashion.
- It is designed for people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), using optical fiber.
- The design allows one to express emotions through clothes.
Main comments from the jury
- It's admirable that the designer chose to tackle the theme of ALS in this piece.
- It is an interesting perspective on expressing emotions through fashion.
- This piece also expands the design possibilities to include app development.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
佐藤 愛海
Work name：Color Freedom
Features
- Blue gives people a sense of calmness, while yellow gives brightness and energy.
- The design combines blue and yellow, the two highly contrasting colors that can be seen even by color blind people, making it easy to distinguish between them.
- Colors are not something to be worried about but something to enjoy.
Main comments from the jury
- This piece was skillfully crafted with a great sense of dimension, incorporating the opinions of the parties involved.
- The addition of quilting and three-dimensional details enhanced the depth of the design.
- The top and bottom complement each other beautifully.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
速水 美里
Work name：Invertible
Features
- This dress with no front-back and face-inside differentiation can be worn in 4 different ways.
- Designed for people who can't easily remove stains by themselves, so they can turn the clothes inside out in the bathroom.
- Its barrier-free color scheme and pattern effectively conceal any stains.
Main comments from the jury
- It's a great concept to make a universally wearable piece.
- There seems to be a market demand for this kind of product.
- The color combination and pattern are well-coordinated.
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Bunka Fashion College
松本 優美永
Work name：Comme Je Suis
Features
- Comfortable material and a relaxed fit make it easy to move around.
- The design allows for adjustable sleeve and skirt lengths to avoid any issues.
- The skirt has zippers on both sides, allowing it to be put on while lying in bed.
Main comments from the jury
- It is a stunning design, beautifully completed into a finished garment of exceptional quality.
- It demonstrates excellent attention to detail in terms of user functionality.
- The designer has skillfully turned restrictions into creative elements in the design.
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Professional Institute of International Fashion
丸山 奈月 ・ 野島 瑛貴
Work name：愛
Features
- The "red" fur fabric used for the supporter expresses the topic of "love" while offering the practicality in concealing any menstrual leakage or urinary incontinence due to nerve paralysis.
- The silhouette features drapes over the buttocks.
- The single arm sling can be used for various purposes (supporting the arm, protecting it from impact, storing small items).
Main comments from the jury
- The dialogue with the target audience is reflected in the details.
- This piece has a great balance between practicality and design.
- It is a compelling and fascinating piece. I would even wear it myself.
Announcing the Special Selection award candidates
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
阿部 若菜
Work name：Free poncho!
Features
- A poncho that anyone can wear, a symbol of freedom.
- Made of neckties.
- This item finds a new use for neckties, a recognizable symbol of contemporary society and office culture.
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ESMOD TOKYO
稲野 雄斗
Work name：Hope
Features
- The piece includes Braille detailing of the visual information about the fashion item.
- It incorporates metal buttons that make sound as you walk, alerting those around you.
- The vibrant pink color ensures you will get noticed.
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Bunka Fashion College
津村 映李
Work name：Easily length-adjustable clothing
Features
- Despite its voluminous appearance, the silhouette is simple so that it won't get caught.
- The use of several similar colors creates a glamorous look.
- Length can be adjusted with removable components.
Main comments from the jury