The Tokyo New Designer Fashion Grand Prix for Professional category has taken place on 26th August, 2011. After careful consideration by 6 judges, 10 people were chosen to get business support.
Business Support
- Name
- Label
- Yu Amatsu
- A DEGREE FAHRENHEIT
- Koji Arai
Yoko Arai - Eatable of Many Orders
- Munenori Uemuro
- uemulo munenoli
- Masataka Ota
- ohta
- Motonari Ono
- motonari ono
- Masahiko Kimura
- LOKITHO
- Yasuhiro Suzuki
- RIVORA
- Sadaaki Hasegawa
- GUT'S DYNAMITE CABARETS
- Michail Gkinis
- aptform
- Masayoshi Yamamoto
- KAWALA
After the “2011 New Designer Fashion Grand Prix for armature category”, 7 out of 10 Prize Winner took part in the joint show on the 8th November 2011. Mr. Michail Gkinis (aptoform) who has won the highest points on the final examination has won the Tokyo Governor’s Prize. Mr,Akihiko Kimura(LOKITHO)and Mr, Munenori Uemuro(munenoli uemulo) have won the Opening Ceremony Prize.
Mr. Michail Gkinis receiving the
Tokyo Governor’s Prize
Uemulo munenoli for Opening Ceremony Prize
LOKITHO for Opening Ceremony Prize
motonari ono was the first to perform at the
Tokyo Collection
"A DEGREE FAHRENHEIT", "GUT'S DYNAMITE CABARETS", "RIVORA" is extremely popular.
The final selection event for the “2011 New Designer Fashion Grand Prix” was held at The Endo Memorial Hall, BUNKA GAKUIN (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan) on 8th November, 2011 (Tue.).
A total of 30 original creations made from design drawings selected by judges in the primary stage of the competition, were judged in fashion show setting. Models paraded the creations in front of five judges, who then awarded points for the creations that most appealed to them.
The Grand Prix was awarded to one creation; one creation was awarded the Prize for Excellence, five creations were awarded the Workmanship Prize; and 23 creations were awarded Honorable Mention.
Grand Prix
Women’s Wear
Riki Tomihara
Sugino Fashion College graduated
Applied from: Tokyo
Theme 「light and space」
People make walls to make the space. Light and shade. An architect, Shigeru Ban’s structure. Curves which are made using systematic structure. Light and Space. "Shapes" which are created by hand.
Prize for Excellence
Women’s Wear
Megumi Muto
Bunka Fashion College
Applied from: Tokyo
Theme 「This is My Fortune」
Special thanks to those who have supported me. The reason I could be happy as I worked was because of the wonderful people that I have met. To show my appreciation, I have printed the faces of my friends on fabric.
Workmanship Prize
Women’s Wear
Yusuke Saito
Osaka Mode Gakuen
Applied from: Osaka
Theme 「Ｄ Ｎ Ａ」
I was fascinated by the form of DNA that the human body has. I have used a technique called “scoubidou” to braid cords. I have represented the beauty, transience and delicacy that human beings have.
Men’s Wear
Konomi Sano
Aichi Bunka Fashion School
Applied from: Nagoya
Theme 「texnit –potentiality of textile and knitting -」
Taking the good points of both textiles and knitting, I have created a new fabric. I introduce you to the potential of future clothing.
Women’s Wear
PARK MI YOUNG
Samsung Art&Design Institue graduated
Applied from: Soule
Theme 「Nude descending a staircase」
This dress design was inspired by “Nude descending a staircase”.
I cut the felt in geometric shape and found the matching colour tone to duplicate the original.
Women’s Wear
Tatsuya Tsukahara
Kobe Fashion Institute
Applied from: Kobe
Theme 「to kit」
This garment was inspired by a basket made from bamboo. By braiding the clothes finely, I have created a piece with not only softness but also tension.
Men’s Wear
CHEN HUNG PU
INSTITUTE of FASHION DESIGN, CHIEN UNIVERSITY
Applied from: Taipei
Theme 「Landscape from a memory」
I used inkjet printing, patch work, embroidery and beaded bijoux to depict the grassy field scenes from my memory. I introduce interesting men’s couture.