Tokyo Emerges as a Major Fashion Hub with Emerging Designers Recognized at 2025 Fashion Awards
Tokyo: Rising as a Global Fashion Capital
On March 29, 2025, Tokyo's municipal government hosted the grand finale of two prestigious fashion competitions: the Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo (NFDT) and the Sustainable Fashion Design Award (SFDA). Held in the heart of the city, the final event was a spectacular runway show that highlighted the creativity and potential of up-and-coming designers.
The NFDT aims to discover and nurture young talents residing or studying in Tokyo, offering them a chance to gain international recognition. In contrast, the SFDA focuses on presenting innovative fashion pieces that reinterpret traditional Japanese materials, such as kimono fabrics, for a global audience.
Jury panels for both competitions included some of the fashion industry's most influential figures. The NFDT panel featured renowned designer Kunihiko Morinaga, known for his brand ANREALAGE, along with Yusuke Takahashi, the creative director of CFCL, and six other prominent industry experts. Meanwhile, the SFDA jury boasted the likes of Norbert Leuret, President of LVMH Japan, and Hideaki Shikama, a designer from
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