This program is a new type of program that combines awards and education.
It was founded in 2021 with the belief that discovering, celebrating, and supporting the development of emerging fashion designers with courage and ambition will be the driving force that will change not only the fashion industry but society as a whole for the better.

The 16 semi-finalists selected by first judging through the application period from April 20th to June 20th, 2024 will be able to participate in the education program starting in August.
They will receive lectures from experts, workshops where you can experience various materials and techniques, and advice on the concept of your work.
The eight finalists selected after an interim review will be provided with partial subsidisation of production costs and technical advice, and will be asked to give form to their work.
Three winners will be selected at the final judging in December.

Photo by Yasunari Kikuma

Please join us for the fourth year of the FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2024.

■ How to apply　※Application Closed

Application conditions: Anyone can apply regardless of experience, age, or nationality.

How to apply: Please submit documents using the entry form

Documents to be submitted: Please summarize the following contents on one A2 size sheet and submit a PDF file of less than 10MB.

※Please set the file name by your name.

　　　　　・Entry sheet
　　　　　　・Self-introduction (100-200 words) 

　　　　　　・Reason for application (150-400words)

　　　　　　・Expectations for the program (100-200 words)

　　　　　・Proposal or design drawing

　　　　　・Past works and achievements

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■ Program schedule

Application period: April 20~June 20, 2024

First judging: July 20, 2024

Interim review: September 14, 2024

Incubation period: August ~ November 2024 (only for those who passed the screening)

Final judging and winner announcement: December 3, 2024

Participation in the lab: January 2025 ~

■ Judges (in alphabetical order)

Eugene Kangawa (Contemporary Artist), Hiroaki Miyata (Prof. School of Medicine, Keio University), Hirofumi Kurino (Senior Advisor, UNITED ARROWS LTD.), Koichi Goka (Head of Biodiversity Div. NIES, Japan), Mitsuko Watanabe (Fashion Journalist), Nanine Linning (Choreographer and Opera Director), Sara Maino (Creative Director Fondazione Sozzani), Yuima Nakazato (Fashion Designer), and others

■ Lecturer (in alphabetical order)

Ann McCreath (FASHION REVOLUTION KENYA), Arisa Kamada(unisteps), Aya Nagata (Ministry of the Environment), Hideaki Ogawa (Co-President, Ars Electronica Futurelab), Kaori Nakano (Fashion Historian / Author), Tara Mautice(Coachtopia circular design strategist), Yuima Nakazato (YUIMA NAMAZATO Fashion Designer), and others

■ How to apply　※Application Closed

Application conditions: Anyone can apply regardless of experience, age, or nationality.

How to apply: Please submit documents using the entry form

Documents to be submitted: Please summarize the following contents on one A2 size sheet and submit a PDF file of less than 10MB.

※Please set the file name by your name.

　　　　　・Entry sheet
　　　　　　・Self-introduction (100-200 words) 

　　　　　　・Reason for application (150-400words)

　　　　　　・Expectations for the program (100-200 words)

　　　　　・Proposal or design drawing

　　　　　・Past works and achievements

Click here to enter

Organization: YUIMA NAKAZATO LABRATORY Co., Ltd.

Co-sponsor: unisteps General Incorporated Association, FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM Executive Committee

Sponsors (in alphabetical order): Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd., Goldwin Co., Ltd., Seiko Epson Co., Ltd., Toyoshima Co., Ltd., etc.

Support: Ministry of the Environment

*Program contents may change without notice.