FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM (original) (raw)

NEWS

ABOUT

The fashion industry needs to change.

We search, praise, and educate future fashion designers who have the courage and ambition to overcome this situation.

I believe in the power of imagination, but how can we create a better society with our imagination?

Climate change, global pandemic, war… I wonder, what can fashion achieve under these realities.

This program was established in 2021, under the belief that to search, praise, and educate future fashion designers who have the courage and ambition to overcome these situations will lead us to a better society.

Anyone can apply who has a passion to take a new step as a fashion designer. Those who were chosen as the finalists, will be required to realize a garment design which achieves both social responsibility and creativity. A wide range of support will be provided from various advisers and experts, as well as an opportunity to present your creation.

Us mankind has been developed our society by creating, and wearing garments. Food, garments and housings-we are the only species who wear garments. That’s why I believe thinking about garment is equal to thinking about future of us.

FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM is open to everyone who are passionate to think, and create the future together with us.

Founder: Fashion designer, Yuima Nakazato

FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM is a new learning opportunity that combines five programs.

01 | AWARD AWARD Where we define fashion for the coming era

We will think about social responsibility and beauty to be embodied and appreciated. We will consider the future of fashion through interaction with judges who have unique perspectives with diverse backgrounds.

02 | INCUBATION Where we support participants

We will provide participants with a wide range of support, including opportunities to learn from supporters and advisors from various genres, material offer, assistance and advice from technicians necessary for production, as well as opportunities to present their work and disseminate it through the media.

03 | SCOUTING Where we spotlight future talents

We provide opportunities for those who want to take a new step forward as a fashion designer regardless of age, profession, or experience. We will also search for talented people from domestic fashion related educational institutions and high schools.

04 | MATCHING Where the chemistry happens

We will provide a place where the participants can encounter with various companies, as well as the other participants, who have the qualities needed to be active as designers, in terms of creativity, awareness of social responsibility, presentation skills, and business skills.

05 | LABORATORY LAB Where you develop your ideas

Selected 8 finalists can attend the Lab discretionally. Lab which is held on parallel with the program, will be a great opportunity to continuously learn, and to develop your idea.

April 20th - June 20th

Application

Please carefully read the point.

End of July 2024

Primary selection

16 designers will be selected.
*Travel expenses will be partially provided for those who live far away from the program.

August 2024 - November 2024

Incubation and Secondary selection

8 designers will be selected by the secondary selection. A wide range of contents will be provided to the selected 8 finalists, such as advices from various experts, Partial production cost assistance, introduction of various materials and experts, online course, access to the monthly panel discussion on a specific theme, and an opportunity to exhibit your creation.

December 2024

Announce of Winners

Final presentation and award event.

January 2025

Join the Lab

Selected 8 finalists can attend the Lab discretionally. Lab which is held on parallel with the program, will be a great opportunity to continuously learn, and to develop your idea.

Those who aspire to explore the frontiers of fashion by combining their original ideas with a social responsibility perspective. Anyone at any age can apply. Any specific profession or experience are not required.

1. Please read application requirements and manual HERE.
2. Please access to application form from the ENTRY button.
3. Please submit your application form/portfolio/idea proposal online before June 20th, 2024(JST)
*Gmail account is required to apply.FOR CONTEST RELATED ENQUIRIES info@ffp-contact.com

Angles of jury

We expect to provide your creation with you own logic and story, with below angles of thinking in depth.

How can I apply?

You can apply via Google form on FFP website

What are the requirements to apply?

There are no requirements. Regardless of age or experience, we would be happy to receive applications from anyone who aspires to realize a creation for the new era.

Is there anyone who is not eligible to apply?

Basically, everyone is welcome to apply. However, we would not accept those who are involved with antisocial forces.

Is there a fee to apply?

No. You may have to cover the postage cost, in case you with to send optional documents to us.

Can I submit more than one entry?

Yes. Please note that you can only make one application for one idea.

JUDGING COMMITTEE

Juries of wide range of profession considers the compatibility of beauty and social responsibility.

Juries encourages multifaceted discussions on what and how we should evaluate fashion, and considers the true meaning of making clothes while maximizing the joy of fashion.

EXPERT MENTORS

Juries of wide range of profession considers the compatibility of beauty and social responsibility.

Juries encourages multifaceted discussions on what and how we should evaluate fashion, and considers the true meaning of making clothes while maximizing the joy of fashion.

Ann McCreath

Fashion Designer
"Considering Clothing Production from the Clothing Disposal Site"

Hideaki Ogawa

Co-President, Ars Electronica Futurelab
"Fashion from the Perspective of Artistic Journalism"

Tara Mautice

Coachtopia circular design strategist
"The Urgency to Design a Circular Fashion System"

Aya Nagata

Deputy Director, General Policy Division, Ministry of the Environment
"Fashion and the Environment: The Power and Responsibility of Design"

Kaori Nakano

Fashion Historian / Author
"What is Luxury in the New Age?"

Kotaro Watanabe

Context Designer at Takram/ Visiting Professor at Tohoku University of Art and Design
“An interpretation of ‘the act of dressing’ from the perspective of context design”

Yuima Nakazato

Fashion Designer
"The concept of creativity"

Arisa Kamada

co-founder of unisteps
"The Concept of Social Responsibility"

※Expert mentors will be added going forward.

LABORATORY

FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM will share the perspective and process of learning to everyone. FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM promotes discussion on social responsibility in the fashion industry. We aim to create a future of fashion where creativity and social responsibility co-exists at a high level.

FINALIST

The participants of FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM.

DIALOGUE

Discussion between FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM and supporters.

KNOWLEDGE

Information and inspiration about fashion and social responsibility.