2024
Second-Round Finalists Announcement
(Fashion Goods Category)

Announcing the Special Selection award candidates

  • 下地 龍馬

    下地 龍馬

    TOKYO MODE GAKUEN

    下地 龍馬 Ryoma Shimoji

    WORK NAME：Kimono accessory

    FEATURES

    • A design that integrates kimono fabric with zippers
    • Expresses the desire for kimono to become an everyday fashion choice

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • A work likely to appeal to international visitors
    • Solid concept and high attention to detail

  • 下地 龍馬

    下地 龍馬

    GENERAL ENTRY

    杉山 こころ Kokoro Sugiyama

    WORK NAME：Kimono gem

    FEATURES

    • Expresses the beauty of kimono in the form of jewelry
    • Highlights the contrast between the warmth of kimono fabric and the coolness of metal

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • A piece that makes you want to wear it immediately
    • The matte texture of the kimono fabric seems practical for when jewels might appear overwhelming, and I'd like to see more variations

  • 田丸 夏未

    田丸 夏未

    TOKYO MODE GAKUEN

    田丸 夏未 Natsumi Tamaru

    WORK NAME：Walnut Button Bag

    FEATURES

    • A bag made from recycled kimono and obi cords
    • The walnut buttons are made of reused fabric, cut with minimal waste

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • Easy to use as a bag and likely to match market needs
    • The balance is perfect

  • 藤井 大将

    藤井 大将

    GENERAL ENTRY

    藤井 大将 Daisuke Fujii

    WORK NAME：new classic

    FEATURES

    • Utilizes classic colors as a base, incorporating obi cords and kimono fabric
    • A design that allows kimono to be used as an accent piece

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • A piece that feels complete, skillfully integrating features of kimono
    • Using an obi clip as shoelaces is a fantastic idea

  • 前田 心優

    前田 心優

    BUNKA FASHION COLLEGE

    前田 心優 Miyu Maeda

    WORK NAME：Plum Pearl Tree

    FEATURES

    • An ear cuff incorporating the traditional Japanese craft of "tsumami zaiku" with plum blossoms
    • The twisting of pearls and gold is inspired by the "Pearl Tree" from "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter"

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • I'd wear this piece for special occasions
    • It's practical, very glamorous, and well-balanced

  • JIN

    JIN

    GENERAL ENTRY

    JIN JIN

    WORK NAME：Wa（和）～ii! プヌバッグ
    *The name plays on the word "kawaii" (cute), with "wa (和)" representing Japanese culture

    FEATURES

    • A bag made from used tires, tubes, and old kimonos or obi belts.
    • It practices sustainability by collecting unused items from people around.

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • The idea of combining old kimonos with tires is both intriguing and stylish
    • With the kimono patterns, there's a potential for the piece to become trendy

2024
Announcing the Special Selection award candidates
(Fashion Goods Category)

  • JIN

    JIN

    Chiba Institute of Technology

    大島 涼花 Ryoka Oshima

    WORK NAME：Japanese-style Headdress

    FEATURES

    • A headdress design that combines the craft of "tsumami zaiku" and braided cords
    • A free, modern reinterpretation of traditional Japanese decorations

  • 下吹越 直紀

    下吹越 直紀

    GENERAL ENTRY

    下吹越 直紀 Naoki Shimohigoshi

    WORK NAME：Blue Soul

    FEATURES

    • Sneakers made using indigo-dyed kimono fabric and gibier leather
    • The design expresses an evolution towards environmental protection and a sustainable future

  • 堀田 紗来

    堀田 紗来

    Tokyo University of the Arts

    堀田 紗来 Sara Horita

    WORK NAME：Flower Piece

    FEATURES

    • A design that integrates flowers into a bag to add elegance to everyday life
    • Made with fabric scraps that would otherwise be discarded

Announcing the contestants who passed the 2nd screening