Japanese fashion designers have long been recognized for their creativity and futuristic vision that weaves pop culture through its artistic interpretations of fashion. <\/p>\n
It was no different this season during the TOKYO RUNWAY meets NEW YORK show that was held during NY Fashion week last week. <\/p>\n
A collaboration between the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Startup and New Business Promotion Division Small and Medium Enterprise Agency and the Japan Fashion Week Organization<\/strong>, it is always great to see new emerging talent with the support of the Japanese government.<\/p>\n The show highlighted seven Japanese contemporary brands to condense casual, luxury, and street which culminated in a show that aimed to inject energy into the Japanese market and generate international interest. The Fall 2015 roster includes:<\/strong> clean, contemporary clothing from AULA; layered and textured designs from DOUBLE STANDARD CLOTHING; the bold colors and couture inspired clothes from DRESSCAMP; Tokyo street style represented by FIG&VIPER; feminine designs from HAN AHN SOON; FW15 and 16SS limited edition collaboration collection by Mastermind featuring A-GIRL’S; and the elegant world expressed by Riccimie NEW YORK.<\/p>\n “Choosing to show at New York Fashion Week rather than other fashion capitals was a natural choice as New York City is celebrated for its diversity and a kindred spirit with Tokyo’s energy, eclectic tastes, and excitement,” said Shinji Hirato, Producer TOKYO RUNWAY meets NEW YORK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n “We are confident showing in New York City will revitalize interest in the Japanese market from a global audience.”
\nHe added, “Japanese fashion has long been an inspiration for pop culture from musicians to movies and this showcase is a prime opportunity for the fashion industry to view the diversity of Japanese fashion and coming trends first hand.”<\/p>\n