Former Director of International Affairs, Amazon Tokyo Fashion Week
An ardent supporter of the homegrown Japanese fashion industry, she called upon the government to invest in the sector.
Designer, Sacai
Having trained in pattern-cutting at the directional Comme des Garçons, Sacai’s founder and creative director has won a strong following with her fluid, multi-dimensional designs.
Founder, Tomorrowland
The designer and businessman has been at the helm of the iconic Japanese fashion brand for more than 40 years.
Designer, Undercover
The Japanese designer and rulebreaker has brought his conceptual eye to collaborations with brands like Nike and Uniqlo.
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, Creative Director, GR8
The owner and creative director of GR8, a cutting edge space beloved by streetwear aficionados, is a talent-incubator for trends in Tokyo.
Former Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Japan
A veteran of the Japanese fashion media, she is known for peppering her discreet vision for the elite title with bold editorial flourishes.
Stylist; Creative Director, Nicopanda
The superstylist is known for his irreverent youth-driven imagery, social media fluency and work for Diesel and Uniqlo.
Actress
One of Nicolas Ghesquière’s favourite muses, the Japanese model-turned-actress has an international presence due to high-profile film roles.
President, J. Front Retailing
Yamamoto helms the holding company that shook up the Tokyo retail scene with the opening of 13-story luxury retail complex Ginza Six in April 2017.
Chief Director, Fake Tokyo
Fake Tokyo is a creative collective bringing avant-garde individualism back to Tokyo’s fashion scene.
Stylist
The man behind hit denim label Mine Denim, he is one of Japan’s most respected stylists.
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