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Preliminary judging shortlist
(Fashion Accessories category)

Sho Konishi Design Lab

Rin Inoue

Title: Wrapping
- Designed on the concept of a gift bag that can be used repeatedly.
- It is made by upcycling a kimono.
- Gifts like sake can be combined with the fabric’s provenance to create a special feeling.
Key points
- Quilting cotton and moisture retention sheets are placed between the fabrics (for cushioning and moist items).
- The bow-shaped decoration on the handles helps to preserve the silhouette.
Key comments from the judges
- The article incorporates the Japanese idea of wrapping into the present day.
- An honestly lovely design and practical.
- It has various possibilities.
Tokyo Mode Gakuen

Ryoto Someya

Title: Pleated Bamboo Bag
- It reuses old kimonos and kimono scraps.
- It uses bamboo as a handle, a part of Japanese culture.
Key points
- The pleated bag expands when you put things inside.
- It is designed to show many patterns when the pleats spread out.
Key comments from the judges
- The origami-like structure and use of bamboo are very Japanese.
- It is modern in design for its simplicity.
- It is a lovely design with spreading pleats.
Tokyo Mode Gakuen

Kenta Nakajima

Title: Kimono Umbrella
- A kimono fabric repurposed in an umbrella.
- It is a plastic umbrella, considered wasteful, designed using a kimono.
- Inspired by the desire to eliminate waste.
Key points
- The umbrella frame is reused for sustainability.
- Kimono fabric is used for the plastic part of the umbrella and applied with a water-repellent finish.
- It is a stylish umbrella, but I am examining whether it can also be used as a rain umbrella.
Key comments from the judges
- It is a great idea to reuse a plastic umbrella frame.
- The idea is quite unique.
- Attaching kimono fabric requires skill.