Someone with ZERO-TEX® #06

Somebody with ZERO-TEX®

Somebody with ZERO-TEX® #06

"Somebody with ZERO-TEX®" is a series that focuses on wonderful people, things, and events who are making their own way in various genres and scenes.
This time, we will continue to focus on the fabric supply collaboration with Bunka Fashion College. We followed the graduation fashion show of Bunka Fashion College's Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design program, unraveling what kind of works the students created and how they approached the exhibition and show throughout the day.

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Endo Memorial Hall Exhibition Space

Despite the unfortunate rain on the day, the Endo Memorial Hall at Bunka Fashion College, the stage for the presentation, was bustling with teachers and students preparing and helping with the show, enveloped in an unusual fervor.

Amidst this, we first visited the booth of Cau Can Pallika, who was exhibiting in the exhibition space adjacent to the Endo Memorial Hall. She also used ZERO-TEX® fabric for her graduation project.

        "My brand name and theme is 'Adaptive Gear'. 'Adaptive' means adapting to the environment, and by adding 'Gear' to it, I strongly emphasized the tool-like aspect with functional clothing as the motif."
      

What she showed us, dressed on mannequins, were jackets, pants, and shirts that particularly caught the eye in the booth. They were packed with features that bring out the characteristics of ZERO-TEX®.

        "These items are designed for business use, and the shirts feature zippers. The jackets also look ordinary at first glance, but they have gussets in the armpits and ribs for easy rolling up of the sleeves."
      

Endo Memorial Hall Main Hall

As we carefully observed the exhibition, the venue became even more heated as students and guests gradually gathered. Then, the presentation by the Lumei class, composed of international students, began. Participating in this show using ZERO-TEX® fabric were Li Elin and Go Kinetsu.

As models elegantly strode down the runway in dazzling creations, we watched with bated breath. First to appear was Li Elin's jet-black dress accented with tulle. Following that was the pure white dress we had seen in the previous interview, forming a pair.

While I was impressed by their exploration of fashion possibilities without being constrained by the functionality of ZERO-TEX®, models wearing Go Kinetsu's creations then appeared. Her work was a piece based on ZERO-TEX® denim with poplin fabric accents. She thoroughly incorporated her unique aesthetic and concept, creating a chic look.

        Go Kinetsu: "Thanks to the crisp fabric, the shaping came out beautifully."

        Li Elin: "I'm just happy that the show finished successfully."

Shion Student Hall Exhibition Space

Next, we headed to Shion Student Hall. Miwako Okawa was exhibiting there.

        "My work's theme is 'Chimikoria'. When the fabric was introduced to me, I was amazed by its water repellency. The fact that even coffee doesn't stain it suited me, as I often spill food, so I wanted to touch it and try sewing with it."
      

"Chimikoria" is a unique character, a punkish and mysterious doll adorned with tartan checks. Okawa's craftsmanship was rational, and she effectively conveyed the appeal of ZERO-TEX® by utilizing the fabric's grid as a pattern.

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Presentation

The first to appear was Koyo Minami. Models wearing tech-filled creations made their entrance. The stag beetle she had envisioned was also thoroughly actualized within her unique worldview.

Later in the show, Kanaha Miyazaki appeared. She created pants for 8 backup dancer models, demonstrating the high functionality of ZERO-TEX® with an impressive dance performance.

        Minami: "The actual performance ended in a flash... I asked a regular from a music bar I frequent as a hobby to be my model (laughs)."

        Miyazaki: "While it was challenging to fine-tune the sizes for each individual, I was also interested in mass production of ready-made garments, so I enjoyed making them."

External exhibition with a message

Lastly, Yu Xinmin gave us an interview. Her work was inspired by clothing designed to cope with natural disasters in Southeast Asia.

        "I originally planned for mud dyeing, but changed it to digital printing to emphasize the message. Since I have a science background, I really enjoy solving problems through design. I hope to tackle various social issues in this direction."
      