Humanity has developed in many ways through the creation and wearing of clothing. Of food, clothing and shelter, only humans have clothing. That is why we believe that thinking about the future of clothing is tantamount to thinking about the future of humanity.
FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM is looking for comrades who will think and create the future together.
The exhibition showcases the work of the winners of the 2023 FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM. What they all have in common is that their work is based on fieldwork. Through this fieldwork, they have developed a new sense of value and creativity in their work, which is born from their deep contact with people and objects that are a natural part of the garment-making process, such as their connection with materials, craftsmen and nature.
In the FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM, we not only focus on the beauty of the work, but also on the charm, production background, concept and reason behind it. In this age of mass production and mass disposal, why do we make clothes? These winners have come up with their own answers to this question. We hope that the designers who will be responsible for making clothes in the future will be designers with aspirations like theirs.
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MAYUGOMORI
Hiroto Ikebe (JP)
MAYUGOMORI focuses on the declining sericulture traditions that have long supported Japanese livelihoods and it deciphered the relationship between materials and producers arising from communication between humans and silkworms.
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Pantha Rhei. Growing colours for flowing waters
Julia Moser (AT)
In reminiscence of energized waterfalls and places of power in nature, this garment aims to poetically evoke moments in which the qualities and energy of water can be felt and experienced.
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weaving sentimentality
Yu Kawajiri (JP)
In the torrent of the times, the fabrics that had lost their owners and had nowhere to go were untied, torn, twisted and knitted by the artist’s own hands. Countless gorgeous garments left behind by the mother of an acquaintance at her house.
FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM (JP)
FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM was established in 2021 by designer Yuima Nakazato. The program discovers and supports fashion designers who can realize garment designs that combine social responsibility and creativity.
Credits
Those selected as finalists will be provided with learning opportunities from advisors from various genres, technical support and the opportunity to present their work in order to realise their ideas.
Humanity has developed in many ways through the creation and wearing of clothing. Of food, clothing and shelter, only humans have clothing. That is why we believe that thinking about the future of clothing is tantamount to thinking about the future of humanity.
FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM is looking for comrades who will think together and create the future together.
This project was sponsored by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co.Ltd., Goldwin Inc., Seiko Epson Corporatio and TOYOSHIMA & CO.,LTD.
