NFDT 2026
Tokyo Governor’s Award Nominees Announcement of Second Screening Qualifiers
Inclusive Design Category
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
井上 楓陽
Work Title：INVERSA
Features
- Tactile freedom: a fun wearing experience with raised surfaces and reversible design.
- Structure and beauty: Japanese-inspired × biker gloves that can be worn on either hand.
Comments from the Judges
- The design thoughtfully considers what issue the clothing aims to solve, from the perspective of the wearer.
- It achieves a good balance, allowing people with disabilities to enjoy fashion.
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ESMOD Tokyo
大石 如乃
Work Title：What's your dream?
Features
- Designed for free movement of the arms and easy dressing and undressing, even while seated in a wheelchair.
- By suspending the jacket from the shoulders with a guitar strap, the back of the garment resists wrinkling.
Comments from the Judges
- Well thought out, with attention given to even the smallest details.
- The design is functional, with a focus on the aesthetics of a seated position.
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Mejiro Fashion & Art College
古川 元太
Work Title：Breathing Garment
Features
- Designed with those who have difficulty regulating their body temperature in mind.
- Uses thermochromic technology to visualize body temperature, allowing wearers to communicate changes to others. Patterns appear and disappear in response to temperature shifts.
Comments from the Judges
- The spirit of inquiry that went into creating this work is remarkable.
- There's a clear evolution from last year. Impressive attention to functionality, and the piece's overall balance is excellent.
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Bunka Fashion College
マックファーレン 七海
Work Title：Unbalanced beauty
Features
- Six openings are incorporated to allow for smooth dressing and undressing from any point, accommodating individual physical conditions and needs.
- By incorporating distinctive elements, the design diverts attention from the limbs and integrates itself naturally as an overall aesthetic.
Comments from the Judges
- The design demonstrated strong sculptural quality, and each material and detail feels rational and purposeful.
- The concept is clear, and the approach to the details is also interesting.
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Professional Institute of International Fashion
三井 心寧
Work Title：Thread Therapy
Features
- The yarn motifs are designed so wearers can freely connect and rearrange them as they like.
- The textured motifs provide tactile stimulation, similar to stress-relief fidget toys, creating a calming effect when touched or stroked.
Comments from the Judges
- The finished piece is even better than the design sketch. It is well-crafted and feels complete.
- The design is thoroughly thought out based on real-life experience. I look forward to seeing further growth.
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Bunka Fashion College
若林 唯
Work Title：Corset × Dress
Features
- The dress is made using wide hook-and-loop fastener material, commonly used in medical corsets.
- The corset elements can be freely connected at different points, allowing for adjustments in volume and length, making it suitable for various body types and conditions.
Comments from the Judges
- The piece demonstrates a strong sense of form. It feels like the designer has thoroughly researched and thoughtfully considered both perspective and functionality.
- The corset, which is typically just functional, has been given a new structural quality and is finished beautifully.
Announcing the Special Selection award candidates
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
李 俊勇
Work Title：Silent Message
Features
- Holes are punched into cotton fabric, and rounded buttons are inserted and sewn in, emphasizing the importance of tactile communication.
- The three-dimensional shape of the shoulders and the flared silhouette express the movements of the shoulder and the bodily sensations involved in reading Braille.
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Bunka Fashion College
皆川 空也
Work Title：Selectable
Features
- Features a front opening and magnetic fastenings for easy one-handed dressing. The adaptive structure allows for partial opening during medical visits without requiring the garment to be fully removed.
- All parts are reversible, and punch-hole details, double-layered materials, and removable decorations allow for a wide variety of styling options.
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Bunka Fashion College
若林 唯
Work Title：Corset × Dress
Features
- The dress is made using wide hook-and-loop fastener material, commonly used in medical corsets.
- The corset elements can be freely connected at different points, allowing for adjustments in volume and length, making it suitable for various body types and conditions.