NFDT 2026
Tokyo Governor’s Award Nominees Announcement of Second Screening Qualifiers
Free Category
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ESMOD Tokyo
大西 洋太朗
Work Title：Scenes Inside the Train
Features
- This piece captures fleeting moments inside a train, transforming that dense atmosphere into fashion.
- The clothing design incorporates and accentuates shapes drawn from daily life.
Comments from the Judges
- The concept is well translated into the design, and I think this approach would be understood internationally.
- Though the garments seem familiar at first glance, they look completely new. This designer can create clothing with a sense of balance that hasn’t been seen before.
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Bunka Fashion College
小倉 拓海
Work Title：Groom of the Future – Le Marié du Futur
Features
- By layering discarded fabrics with newly selected ones using a punching technique, the textile embodies the intersection of “past” and “present” while looking toward the “future.”
- This piece explores the potential for wedding garments that can be worn for a long time in everyday life.
Comments from the Judges
- It is very clear who will be wearing this piece and how, and it is highly polished in terms of design.
- The textiles and forms evoke new possibilities for menswear, with a strong impact as a collection.
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Bunka Fashion College
今野 奏
Work Title：Thread of Time –Garment Connecting the Past and Present-
Features
- I reused and reconstructed materials and details from clothes I wore as a child, creating a connection between my past and present.
- The silhouette expresses the way clothing initially appears oversized on a child and gradually becomes smaller as they grow, tracing the passage of time.
Comments from the Judges
- The design is cohesive and demonstrates the ability to work backward from a clear target outcome.
- At a glance, the design is simply cute. But the technique is impressive.
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Sugino Fashion College
髙橋 紅梅
Work Title：Swipe up
Features
- Instead of armholes, this piece has finger holes, allowing the index finger to move freely.
- It’s battle wear for facing vertical videos head-on on those unmotivated mornings.
Comments from the Judges
- Interesting choice of focus and details in the design.
- Extremely unique. Pattern, fabric, color, and print—every aspect is meticulously thought through despite appearing ultra-simple.
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Bunka Fashion College
皆川 空也
Work Title：Resonance of Intention in Traces
Features
- Focus on thermal paper receipts. The unique discoloration that occurs once receipts have fulfilled their original purpose is reimagined and reconstructed as a charming aspect of clothing’s aging over time.
- The silhouette is inspired by the zoot suit, a symbol of silent resistance. Rather than completion, it affirms all the traces leading up to it.
Comments from the Judges
- I felt consistency in the concept, approach, and design. It's really impactful.
- This piece feels like the designer has poured all their time into it. Their way of life is reflected in the garments.
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ESMOD Tokyo
安田 航太朗
Work Title：Contours of Existence
Features
- A poem about the night sea is expressed directly in Morse code on wool.
- Capturing and recording formless existence in the form of clothing, the piece explores new ways of connecting with others.
Comments from the Judges
- Impressive skill in fabric processing. The balance is excellent.
- The design combines a literary narrative and logical use of details—every element has meaning.
Announcing the Special Selection award candidates
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Bunka Fashion College
今野 奏
Work Title：Thread of Time –Garment Connecting the Past and Present-
Features
- I reused and reconstructed materials and details from clothes I wore as a child, creating a connection between my past and present.
- The silhouette expresses the way clothing initially appears oversized on a child and gradually becomes smaller as they grow, tracing the passage of time.
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Bunka Gakuen University
高橋 生樹
Work Title：Reinterpreting Oversize
Features
- The oversized design creates “space” between body and garment, producing a fluid silhouette that further draws out the wearer’s unique personality.
- Strategically placed pockets guide the eye around the body, pursuing comfort that is seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
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Bunka Fashion College
堀江 優花
Work Title：NO PRESS 8:29
Features
- A washable suit made with strongly felted fabric.
The uneven shrinking process creates natural wrinkles and undulations, eliminating the need for ironing. - Seamless relaxation.
The design and its features embody the busy realities of morning routines and the human element, all while concealing the item's origins and meaning.
- A washable suit made with strongly felted fabric.