Co-Founder & Senior Adviser for Creative Direction, United Arrows
The retail veteran co-founded one of Japan’s most buzzed-about fashion retailers, stocking brands like Comme des Garçons.
Designer, Junya Watanabe
Inspired by both traditional and techno fabrics, the experimental designer was a protégé of Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, where his label lives.
President & Chief Executive, Itochu Corporation
A pioneer of the fashion licensing and textiles business in Japan, under Okafuji’s leadership Itochu has rebalanced its portfolio towards consumer-facing businesses.
Founder, Comme des Garçons
Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.
Founder & President, Fast Retailing & Uniqlo
He has grown his Japanese mass market clothing company into a group that has owns contemporary labels like J Brand and Theory.
Designer, Yohji Yamamoto
The influential Japanese designer, known for masterful tailoring and directional cuts, has collaborated with Adidas and Hermès.
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