SFDA 2026
Second Screening Results Announcement
(Wear Category)
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General application
梅宮 青
Work Title：musuhi
Features
- The main material is kimono fabric from old kimonos.
- Original textiles are crafted to leverage the inherent colors of kimono.
Comments from the Judges
- I was impressed by the very elaborate and innovative development of a new textile.
- The design stems from the textile itself, and I praise its originality.
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Tokyo Design Plex Institute
片柳 由菜
Work Title：Shrink
Features
- Elastic gathers add stretch and volume to non-stretch kimono fabric, making the garment easier to wear and move in.
- With sustainability in mind, the design uses bias tape for efficient pattern cutting and simple construction.
Comments from the Judges
- This piece has a catchy silhouette, and the use of fabric is also wonderful.
- While the design is minimalistic, it employs original techniques, and the concept is outstanding.
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General application
坂野 瀬奈
Work Title：Nishiki Brocade — Weaving Scarlet and Black
Features
- The upper body is tailored in the style of a classic jacket, while the elegantly flaring hem captures the graceful movement of a brocaded carp.
- For the rag-woven sections, the fabric is dyed in shades of red and black before weaving, expressing brocade’s opulence and serenity, along with its emotional richness.
Comments from the Judges
- It's a remarkable use of the sakiori weaving. A meticulously crafted design.
- I could sense attention to detail in features like the custom-made buttons, balancing the strong character of the fabric.
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Tokyo Mode Gakuen
澤 優介
Work Title：FRINGE
Features
- The frayed appearance of the kimono fabric is assembled into a motif that reflects the relentless waves of change in our times.
Comments from the Judges
- The concept is well integrated into the design, and I think this approach would resonate internationally.
- Though the piece seems familiar at first glance, it also looks 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
西﨑 有那
Work Title：REGENERATE
Features
- The concept of regenerating skin is directly translated into outerwear design.
- The process of wound healing is represented through slash quilting. New textures are created by combining unwanted kimono fabrics.
Comments from the Judges
- By incorporating the slash quilting technique into the kimono, the work is finished to a high degree of completion.
- Careful attention to details, such as the creative dyeing of the skirt.
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Professional Institute of International Fashion
森田 果恋
Work Title：Geometric Tradition
Features
- This modern-looking style combines fabric treatments rarely done with kimono, layered with traditional Japanese geometric patterns.
- The pattern is made using the distinctive rectangular kimono fabric with minimal fabric waste.
Comments from the Judges
- It feels like the kimono has been made even more powerful through the use of needle punching.
- The clever use of different sizes and shades in the patterns prevents the design from being monotonous.
Announcing the Special Selection award candidates
(Wear Category)
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General application
花野井 瑠美
Work Title："OMOTEURA" That Which Dwells Under the Torn Surface
Features
- Sakiori: Weaving together the calmness of the Okame mask and the ferocity of the Hannya mask to symbolize memory and identity.
- Slash quilting: Faces peek through slits, revealing true natures and conflicting emotions.
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Bunka Gakuen University
Hong joongeom
Work Title：Oiran: Structure and Circulation of Emotion – Emotional Eruption
Features
- The pointillist image on the back symbolizes the childhood memories of an oiran (a high-ranking courtesan), depicting scars and traces of emotion lingering within a dark past.
- The vibrant dress made from goldfish-patterned fabric expresses pent-up emotions that can no longer be contained, flowing outward like a waterfall.
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Professional Institute of International Fashion
女鹿 心優
Work Title：Echoes of Obi
Features
- Leveraging the unique thickness and stiffness of the obi, the design creates three-dimensional forms that extend away from the body.
- By reinterpreting the traditional obi, this work presents a new style of Japanese dress that connects tradition with the future.
SFDA 2026 Second Screening Results Announcement