Tokyo Fashion Express

Workwear is garnering much attention of late. Originally designed to provide safety and durability in construction sites and other grueling environments, a recent trend has everyday consumers reveling in the functionality and low cost. Manufacturers have taken their designs up a notch, creating hits for the casual consumer.

The town of Kiryu has received acclaim for its textile production, a long-standing local tradition. From the 1970s to 90s, globally-renowned textile creator Junichi Arai put his hometown on the map with stunning textiles on the runway. The town enjoys the perfect balance of technique steeped in tradition and the flexibility to continue innovating. In this episode, meet three design teams that are adding their own creative artistry to Kiryu textiles.

Earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts have led to the creation of new items with a fashion perspective.

Fashion is a mirror that reflects our world. In this episode, we interview six top Tokyo designers to learn how they view modern society, and the visions they have in moving fashion forward. From Tokyo to the international stage, their philosophies and approaches differ in a diverse reflection of Tokyo today. Join us in the city that brims with possibility.

Earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts have led to the creation of new items with a fashion perspective.