Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo
2024
Announcing the contestants who passed the first screening
Students were selected for the second round of judging from over 1300 applications for the Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo, which will be held for the first time this year.
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Bunka Fashion College
井口 彦宗
Work name：SYMBIOSIS
Features
- This urban design takes inspiration from American military wear.
- It uses water-repellent nylon and batting for versatility in different weather conditions.
- The dry flower motif adds a touch of individuality and aesthetic expression for the wearer.
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Tokyo Fashion Technology Lab
岡保 杏奈
Work name：RE:FLECTION URBAN
Features
- This design captures the intermixed essence of the city.
- This is achieved by creating a chaotic look, layering tulle on the top piece, interspersed with beads and knitted details, while the skirt incorporates knitted and hand-woven elements.
- Layering tulle material and organdy expresses the density and multi-layered nature of the city.
Main comments from the jury
- It is an interesting use of materials, and I look forward to seeing the finished work.
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Bunka Fashion College
北村 壮
Work name：The meaning of the words "domestically produced"
Features
- This design depicts a person who handles food at a private club where all the ingredients are domestically produced.
- The boxes are three-dimensional and can be opened and closed with a zipper. The front part is made of transparent vinyl, allowing to see the contents.
- A mask and gloves conceal any identifying features, emphasizing the focus on "domestically produced."
Main comments from the jury
- The concept is both innovative and commercially viable.
- It also sends a counter message to the information society.
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Bunka Fashion College
小山 千尋
Work name：Cells
Features
- The theme is “The path of life”.
- For both top and bottom, instead of using unusual materials, the focus is on how to use them.
- The colorfulness visually expresses multicellular organisms.
Main comments from the jury
- The concept of creating a visual expression for multicellular organisms is well incorporated into the design.
- I want to see the actual work.
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Bunka Fashion College
島方 誉大
Work name：Mental Noise
Features
- The accumulation of unconscious mental noise is expressed through the appearance of excessive machine-washing, wrinkles, and drapes of the cloth.
- The gradation of different colors is used as a hint for self-improvement, as an expression of hope that the person will be able to find their own color.
- Since there are no rules when it comes to creativity, the design adopts free curves and an unconventional silhouette.
Main comments from the jury
- I would like to see how wrinkles and drapes will be managed in the actual work, as these elements are difficult to use together.
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Bunka Fashion College
立澤 拓都
Work name：Fraying
Features
- Materials of the lower layer peek from beneath the upper layer of frayed materials and textures.
- In combination with sheer materials, this acts as an expression of the passage and depth of time.
- Using a patchwork technique similar to that of "boro" clothing, worn-out and torn fabrics are used to create a patchwork pattern.
Main comments from the jury
- The concept of fraying is clearly expressed in a fashion form.
- I'm interested in how the form and details will actually be realized.
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Bunka Fashion College
千脇 倫太朗
Work name：Invisible world
Features
- Children wearing their parents' clothes.
- Transparent fabrics and obscure lines are used to capture a child's field of vision.
- The textile is made using wool scraps, reproducing children's drawings.
Main comments from the jury
- The concept of seeing from a child's perspective is intriguing.
- I am curious as to what the essence of a child's perspective is.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
常川 遼太
Work name：Tokyo toile（トワル）
Features
- The design makes use of the recent advances in CAD technology, focusing on patterning and toile assembly, the processes involved in clothing production.
- The leftover fabric pieces of various colors and patterns combined together represent the city of Tokyo and the people living in it.
- Accent details are added through embroidery and fabric processing techniques.
Main comments from the jury
- It is an excellent demonstration of creativity that makes use of leftover material.
- I'm looking forward to seeing how the complex concept and design drawings will be translated into reality.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
西吉 絢海
Work name：This is TOKYO
Features
- A Tokyo Metropolis-shaped motif is incorporated into layered fabrics, randomly layered on top of regular tailored suit to create a unique silhouette.
- The design features the colors of the Tokyo Metropolis flag, a combination of purple and white.
- The Crest of the Tokyo Metropolis is used as a print on the entire suit.
Main comments from the jury
- It is rare to see such a direct interpretation of "Tokyo as a fashion hub," making this design a standout in accurately portraying Tokyo's motifs.
- I hope the actual work surpasses the expectations set by the initial drawing.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
野元 嗣英
Work name：ETHNIC FESTIVAL
Features
- The themes of this work are ethnicity, diversity, primitiveness, and vitality.
- The sense of diversity and coexistence is expressed by connecting various ethnic patterns in a patchwork.
- The use of original patchwork adds a touch of eye-catching uniqueness.
Main comments from the jury
- I hope to see this work executed with top-notch quality.
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University of Tsukuba
本田 琉碧・花沢 太朗・成田 多由
Work name：Breathing Tokyo
Features
- The red color is reminiscent of the respiratory muscles and diaphragm.
- Red light emanates from the slits under the armpits, elbows, and knees.
- The patterns and gathered fabric on the jacket and pants highlight the shoulder blades, elbow joints, pectoral muscles, and ribs, expressing the respiratory motion.
Main comments from the jury
- Great sense of volume.
- I'd like to see this piece. I'm looking forward to seeing how it can capture the "motion" of breathing.
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ESMOD TOKYO
松田 龍之介
Work name：Emergence
Features
- The fabric manufacturing process involves mixing gelatine, agar powder, and glycerin in water and drying it in a mold.
- This jumper skirt is made by printing a hand-knitted pattern on paper and backing it with the original bioplastic fabric.
- The fabric is edged with knit details, featuring both real and fake materials, symbolizing the purity and impurity of human nature.
Main comments from the jury
- Interesting clothing with outstanding originality.
- Unique and impactful.
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Bunka Fashion College
見奈美 秀斗 ・ 丸藤 拓海
Work name：-PEEL A HUMAN-
Features
- The garment is made from a single piece of cloth, using only darts.
- The leftover jacket and pants denim fabric is tucked into the collar, placket, and cuffs for added structure, allowing for reduced waste.
Main comments from the jury
- It is a promising patterning technique.
- I'd like to see the three-dimensional clothing based on this new structure.
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ESMOD TOKYO
毛利 壽乃
Work name：BABY PUNK
Features
- This combination of BABY PUNK with a tailored jacket represents breaking free from authority.
- It expresses a free spirit and playful, pure, and gentle emotions (the young mind).
- This fun design can open hearts while conveying a powerful message of freedom and equality.
Main comments from the jury
- This design tackles a challenging topic and manages to make it look "cool."
- With a detailed portfolio, the expectations for the actual piece are high.
- I'd like to see the actual item worn in a cool way.
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Bunka Fashion College
山岡 寛泳
Work name：Coming back to life
Features
- The incorporation of sashiko stitching into all the fabrics symbolizes a return to life.
- The design embodies Japanese aesthetics through its cut, but the core of the design is the awareness of a comeback.
- It emphasizes rejuvenating and fortifying energy that was once almost lost.
Main comments from the jury
- Good concept theme.
- I look forward to seeing how the POP uniqueness of this design illustration is going to coincide with Japanese beauty.
Main comments from the jury