{"id":9402,"date":"2025-10-17T11:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T02:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ffp.jp\/?p=9402"},"modified":"2025-10-17T11:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T02:18:09","slug":"secondary-selection-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ffp.jp\/en\/news-en\/secondary-selection-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Color, Material, And Will – The Judges’ Vision for the Future of the Eight Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row row_padding_bottom=”padding-bottom-80″ css=”.vc_custom_1759891347361{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1748320180643{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][wr_vc_titles text_align=”text-left” title_style=”headline-m” padding_top=”padding-top-30″ padding_bottom=”padding-bottom-30″][wr_vc_title title=”FFP Secondary Selection\uff5cColor, Material, And Will – The Judges’ Vision for the Future of the Eight Finalists”][\/wr_vc_titles][vc_column_text]The semi-finalists who advanced from the primary selection refined their concepts further and presented them at the secondary selection held in late September. A total of 16 semi-finalists participated, hailing not only from Japan but also from Europe, Asia, and Oceania, making for a truly international gathering. Their proposals reflected a balance between creativity and sustainability: designs aiming to carry traditional industries and cultures into the future, reimagining waste materials with new life, and treasuring personal or family memories.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_padding_top=”no-padding-top” row_padding_bottom=”padding-bottom-80″][vc_column]
The selection took place at The National Art Center, Tokyo. The 2025 jury included: Eugene Kangawa (Contemporary Artist), Hirofumi Kurino (Senior Advisor, UNITED ARROWS LTD. In charge of creative direction), Koichi Goka (Specially Appointed Researcher, Biodiversity Division,Div. NIES, Japan), Hiroaki Miyata (Prof. School of Medicine, Keio University), Mitsuko Watanabe (Fashion Journalist), Sara Sozzani Maino (Creative Director Fondazione Sozzani), Nanine Linning (Artistic Director Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and Opera Direct), Yuima Nakazato (Fashion Designer, Founder of FFP)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Following two hours of impassioned presentations, the jury engaged in an in-depth discussion, drawing on their respective expertise and aesthetic sensibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

From this process, 8 finalists were selected:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alicja Kamaj<\/span><\/p>\n

Ao Umemiya<\/span><\/p>\n

Emily Misaki Hon<\/span><\/p>\n

Gerald Brandst\u00e4tter<\/span><\/p>\n

Hideki Morimoto<\/span><\/p>\n

Hikari Hayashi<\/span><\/p>\n

Kazusa Horikawa<\/span><\/p>\n

Nao Taki<\/span><\/p>\n

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What did the jury see in the finalists\u2019 work?<\/span><\/p>\n

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The first point of focus was the necessity of creation. Where do the designers live? What do they think about? How do they interpret society and channel that into their work? Through questions about themes and presentations,\u00a0 judges probed the intention and consistency underlying each project. Questions such as \u201cWhy this particular form?\u201d \u201cWhy this material?\u201d \u201cWhat is the key message you want to convey?\u201d highlighted the demand for conceptual depth.<\/span><\/p>\n

The jury also emphasized each designer\u2019s sense of color\u2014how hues connect with the concept and theme of the work. Discoveries of fresh, captivating palettes and deliberate choices in color schemes earned praise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThis year, bright and refreshing colors stood out,\u201d noted Kangawa.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u201cWhen thinking about ecology, earthy tones tend to dominate, but the use of vibrant colors felt right on an intuitive level,\u201d added Goka.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Miyata remarked, \u201cA desire for harmony is expressed as a refined sense of color, artistic in itself, and capable of moving the viewer emotionally.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Material selection sparked further discussion. One designer transformed the fragile, ephemeral medium of paper into strength by using it for stage costumes. Another repurposed invasive plants into fashion materials. Yet another reworked children\u2019s clothing\u2014garments not chosen but given, symbolic of blessings\u2014into new forms, connecting memory to present and future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practical considerations were also raised: would the garments be wearable, manageable in weight, and realistically producible? At the same time, forward-looking ideas such as designs that \u201callow the wearer\u2019s own creativity to emerge\u201d (Watanabe) drew attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advice for improvement was also offered: \u201cBy monitoring yourself deeply and identifying shared insights with others, your work gains persuasiveness\u201d (Kurino), \u201cSharpening the setting and fully building the world around it will make the message stronger\u201d (Miyata).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Although not selected as finalists, many semi-finalists were praised for their pursuit of materials and their dedication to fieldwork. However, several\u00a0 judges pointed out being too material-focused as a whole: \u201cPerhaps there is an imbalance between your passion for materials and their passion for clothing\/garments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the consumption\u2013disposal cycle in fashion accelerates, traditional crafts decline, and environmental issues intensify. With a strong sense of urgency about the current situation, the semi-final presentations conveyed how the designers had repeatedly reflected and acted to drive change through the power of fashion. At the same time, the overall level of participating designers continues to rise with each edition. Those selected as finalists were the ones who not only deepened their concepts through persistent reflection and experimentation, but also managed to surprise and impress the jury with fresh perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking ahead, the finalists will complete their works with expert advice and financial support, preparing to present them at the final selection in Tokyo in December.<\/span><\/p>\n

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