Jun 9th
Sep 6th
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Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Tokyo 2021

A special event at The National Art Center, Tokyo

When
Jun 9th - Sep 6th 2021

A special exhibition at The National Art Center in Tokyo introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and the societal conditions that have shaped the styles and the fashion industry here. The event will look into clothing that runs the gamut from kokumin-fuku (national attire) that was prevalent during World War II, to the rise of kawaii fashion culture. The glimpse into societal factors will look at the change Japan went through from making clothes to buying clothes in the 1960s, the rise of individualistic Japanese designers in the 1970s, and the influence of social media creating "micro-trends" and the acceleration of fashion cycles.

The admission price for this exhibition has not yet been determined - updates will be posted on the official website closer to the commencement date.

Getting there

The National Art Center in Tokyo has direct access from Tokyo Metro's Nogizaka Station Exit 6 (Chiyoda Line). Alternatively, the venue is only 5 minutes on foot from Roppongi Station's Exit 4a (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line).

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Elena Lisina 3 years ago
I used to work for fashion shows. Japanese fashion is unique!
Elena Lisina 3 years ago
On my first visit to Japan I took a lot of photos of people in fashionable dresses and kimono! I thought it was cool. Some from behind and some with agreement.

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