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2024
Second-Round Finalists Announcement
(Wear Category)

Announcing the Special Selection award candidates

  • 神川 裕貴

    神川 裕貴

    GENERAL ENTRY

    神川 裕貴 Yuki Kamikawa

    WORK NAME：Hare to Ke

    FEATURES

    • Utilizes kimono to express the concept of "Hare to Ke" (Extraordinary and Ordinary) through the shape of the fabric
    • Triangular inserts between the kimono pieces create a flared effect

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • The hand-dyed gradient fabric is marvelous
    • An elegant sublimation of the beauty of the kimono

  • 倉持 三千世

    倉持 三千世

    GENERAL ENTRY

    倉持 三千世 Michiyo Kuramochi

    WORK NAME：Straight Lines

    FEATURES

    • A revamp of the kimono's dimensions
    • Taking advantage of the straight lines of the fabric, the piece uses zippers, allowing it to change the silhouette.

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • I'm impressed by how modern the item is, to the point you wouldn't realize it came from an old kimono
    • It's great that a single piece can be worn in various styles

  • 鈴木 祐太

    鈴木 祐太

    Rikkyo University Graduate School

    鈴木 祐太 Yuta Suzuki

    WORK NAME：Wind Flower Transformation

    FEATURES

    • A reinterpretation of kimono materials in a new style with a modern sensibility
    • The silhouette has additional volume, escaping traditional clothing constraints

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • A work with a high emphasis on sustainability
    • Pursues a balance between design and functionality

  • 野口 キララ

    野口 キララ

    Professional Institute of International Fashion

    野口 キララ Kirara Noguchi

    WORK NAME：VIBRANT VEIL

    FEATURES

    • Quilted jacket filled with kimono material
    • Creates a vibrant design by inserting various types of kimono fabric under semi-transparent material

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • The idea of inserting fabric into a quilted jacket is intriguing
    • A unique item that makes you wonder why no one has created it before

  • 花田 玲於

    花田 玲於

    GENERAL ENTRY

    花田 玲於 Reo Hanada

    WORK NAME：Collage

    FEATURES

    • The piece is constructed using kimono fabrics with imperfections
    • It expresses the beauty of the fabric through patchwork, transforming it into a modern design

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • The design has an unmatched creativity and innovation, with a high degree of originality
    • The three-dimensional effect created with wires is amazing

  • 山田 萌永

    山田 萌永

    Professional Institute of International Fashion

    山田 萌永 Moe Yamada

    WORK NAME：Flower Temari Ball

    FEATURES

    • Incorporates chirimen craft patterns, typically not used in clothing, into a design accessible for young people
    • Designed to be easy to put on and take off, even for those with disabilities

    COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGES

    • The concept conveys the idea of passing down traditional craftsmanship to future generations
    • The overall balance is beautiful

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  • 井芹 杏里紗

    井芹 杏里紗

    Professional Institute of International Fashion

    井芹 杏里紗 Arisa Iseri

    WORK NAME：Surface

    FEATURES

    • A dress that combines kimono and origami
    • Adopting the spirit of a "sense of regret over waste," it utilizes kimono fabric scraps to construct multiple surfaces
    • Triangles are assembled into a three-dimensional structure

  • 菊入 友里杏

    菊入 友里杏

    Tokyo Metropolitan Joto Professional Skills Development Center

    菊入 友里杏 Yuria Kikuiri

    WORK NAME：Ornamental Flower ）

    FEATURES

    • A crinoline dress that blends kimono fabric with Western elegance
    • Inspired by the light and graceful movements of a ballerina

  • 西吉 絢海

    西吉 絢海

    Tokyo Mode Gakuen

    西吉 絢海 Ayami Nishiyoshi

    WORK NAME：Kimono Wave

    FEATURES

    • Creates waves by fastening and sewing kimono fabric
    • The design leverages the lightness of silk, making the kimono undulate during walking

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