TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS

Discover Japan's hottest fashion trends as TFX takes you behind the scenes to meet with Japan's leading designers and creators.

> Hosted by Aki Shibuya

Mon. 15:30 - 16:00 (UTC)
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Mon. 19:30 / 23:30 / Tue. 3:30 / 7:30 / 11:30 (UTC)

Aki Shibuya Aki Shibuya was born in Japan but spent most of her school days in New York. After returning to Japan with a degree in Politics and East Asian Studies from Smith College, she built a career as a radio and television personality. Her ongoing radio show on FM Yokohama is in its 10th year. For the past two years she has been hosting Tokyo Fashion Express on NHK World. While she pursues her passion for dance, she also aspires to share her insights about Japan with the rest of the world.

Jun. 24, Mon.

NIPPON STYLE:
"The Okuda Schoolｰa hand screen printing workshop innovating Japanese fashion"
Hironobu Okuda, Okuda Print Works

A nondescript complex of old workshops is a hub for world-class fashion and textile designers; it's where they gather to seek higher levels of expertise and knowledge on hand printing and fabric production. The Okuda Print Works is located in Hachioji, which is a Tokyo suburb known for its textile industry. Hironobu Okuda, the 4th generation owner of the factory, has inherited hand printing techniques, in which a variety of dyes are applied onto various fabrics, such as cotton, linen, silk and synthetics. Okuda's specialty is hand silkscreen printing, and he hosts a monthly workshop titled the Okuda School where he liberally provides guidance on hand printing techniques to professional designers, beginners and everyone in between.
We delve into the world of the Okuda School, a group of hand screen printers passionate about creating world-class textiles and innovates the world of fashion. We also take in the latest collection by Okuda's own brand.

CATWALK TRENDS:
2013-14 Autumn / Winter Tokyo Collection

Tokyo BUZZ:
TREND
The latest in hair items - hair chalk & wigs

TOPICS
"A wild fashion show by Parco in chaos"

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Jun. 17, Mon.

NIPPON STYLE:
Lolita fashion sweeps the world!

Lolita fashion developed on the streets of Tokyo. Today, the style is being promoted under the government's "Cool Japan" campaign. Lolita boutiques are even springing up in the United States and Europe. The Lolita look is characterized by frilly skirts, dolly hair accessories, ribbons and laces. Elements of Alice in Wonderland and European princesses can be seen in the designs.

We focus on trends in Lolita fashion, the intricate sewing techniques used to create them, as well as how a distinctively Japanese fashion genre is going global.
CATWALK TRENDS:
2013-14 Autumn / Winter Tokyo Collection
Tokyo BUZZ:
NEWS&TOPICS
Beauty school on a global level
Inés Ligron, the director of Miss Universe Japan, is now offering beauty seminars to the public. We observe how typical career women are being reinvented to look like fashion models.
TREND
Rain footwear to brighten up gloomy days
Rain gear is more fashionable than ever, especially footwear. Rain shoes can be customized with all kinds of accessories.