The children will create clothes in children’s sizes (130cm/140cm), on the theme of clothes they themselves want to try making. Pattern-making and sewing will be done by experts and assistants, but the children will be responsible for choosing fabrics and materials, the decorative details etc., completing their clothing items while learning design basics. The finished clothes will be showcased at a fashion show on Sunday, December 1.

Target applicant: Elementary school students who live/attend school in Tokyo
Capacity: Around 10 people
Application period: Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 28, 2024, 23:59
Schedule: Friday, July 26/Friday, August 2, 2024
* There will be about 5 programs in total including the above.
Participation fee: Free

Instructors

Hiroko Koshino (Representative Director, Hiroko Koshino Co., Ltd.)

Yuma Koshino (Executive Vice President, Hiroko Koshino Co., Ltd.)

In preparation for the fashion show to be held on Sunday, December 1, participants will be divided into the following seven courses, in which they will learn about each role from professionals in each field before gaining firsthand experience of the process of actually putting together a fashion show.

Target applicant: Elementary school students and those aged 18 or below who live/attend school/work in Tokyo.
Course/Capacity:
(1)　Show production/management: Small number of people
(2)　Still camera: Small number of people
(3)　Video filming/editing: Small number of people
(4)　Stylist: Small number of people
(5)　Hair & makeup: Small number of people
(6)　Fashion journalist: Small number of people
(7)　Model: Around 50 people
Application period:(1)-(6) Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 28, 2024,23:59
Additional Applications: (1)、(3)、(4)、(5)、(6) (July 1, 2024 update)
Application period: Monday, July 1 – Monday, July 15, 2024
(7) Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 18, 2024, 23:59
Schedule:
Depending on the course you are applying for, there will be 3 – 8 training sessions between July and November 2024.
Participation fee: Free

1.Show production/management
This role involves overall coordination and management of the fashion show. Behind the scenes of a fashion show are people who come up with ideas for production and design, lighting and music technicians who flesh out those ideas, and people whose role is to make sure the fashion show runs smoothly. Participants will watch professionals at work, getting firsthand experience of attending modeling auditions, rehearsals, and running the fashion show on the day.

Instructor

Makoto Handa (event producer)

2.Still camera
The still camera operator is responsible for taking still photographs of the fashion show. Under professional guidance, participants will learn how to make the clothes worn by the models look appealing, and how to make the models walking down the runway look beautiful. Cameras will be on loan from our office.

Instructor

ZIGEN (photographer)

3.Video filming/editing
As well as filming the fashion show, we will also record the “Kids’ Fashion Project” in its entirety. Under professional guidance, participants will film a ‘making-of’ video, starting from Fashion Academy classes, through to general orientation and modeling auditions, outfit coordination, runway walking lessons and rehearsals, and finally the actual show. The finished work will be presented at a report session on Sunday, December 15. Cameras will be on loan from our office.

Instructor

Toru Kuwano (video director)

4.Stylist
Stylists have the job of styling clothes for the models appearing in the fashion show. Participants will attend modeling auditions, and through outfit coordination will learn how professional stylists put together looks for fashion shows; not only in terms of clothes but also accessories and other miscellaneous items.

Instructor

Kouichi Fujisaki (stylist)

5.Hair & makeup
It is the hair and makeup artist’s job to create makeup and hair styles to match the model and the outfit, while taking into account the designer’s intentions and the situation. Under the guidance of professional hair and makeup artists, you will plan your hair and makeup design for the fashion show.

Instructors

Setsuko Suzuki (hair & makeup artist)

Tadashi Harada (top hair & makeup artist for Shiseido)

6.Fashion journalist
Participants will experience for themselves the job of a fashion journalist. Under professional guidance, the children will report not only on the fashion show day itself but also on the “Kids’ Fashion Project” in general, writing bylined articles. If participants have a camera or smartphone, they can also take photographs to accompany articles. Participants’ articles, such as interviews with Fashion Academy participants and instructors, reports on the progress of the fashion show preparations, and interviews with participants, will be posted on the official website as occasion demands.

Instructor

Kyoko Fukuda (fashion journalist)

7.Model
The role of the models who walk the runway at fashion shows is to communicate the appeal of the clothes and styling to the audience. As per ordinary fashion shows, models will be selected through auditions. Before the day of the show, participants will take lessons from working models on attractive posture, how to walk the runway, etc.

Instructors

Sayaka Shimizu (model/DJ, walking instructor)

Emilia Matsukawa (model)

Hiroko Koshino
Clothes are a familiar part of everyone’s life. The thrill of fashion and style; the joy of working with your hands; the excitement of creating an event. Come experience the front and backstage of a glitzy fashion show with us.

Please apply using the form here. *In Japanese

“Kids’ Fashion Project” office (part of Hiroko Koshino Co., Ltd.)
Person in charge: Hirata
TEL:090-5990-5269　 E-Mail：info@ncptokyo.com