Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, Isetan Shinjuku store, etc. OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION is the only school in the Kansai region to participate in the upcycling project "Peace de Mirai ~Revalue Fashion Project~," in which six retail companies collaborate with domestic and international brands and creators. Original products were created using pieces of residual fabric provided by three companies: Okada Orimono Co., Ltd., Sakae Lace Co., Ltd., and Sun Corona Oda Co., Ltd. It will be sold at D-LAB on the 3rd floor Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store for 7 days from October 11th to 17th.

Students from Super Designer visited cooperating companies, researched the leftover fabrics stored in the warehouses, and expanded on their ideas to create original upcycled products.

In August, as part of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, a preliminary exhibition of this project was held at Shibuya Hikarie, where works were shown to buyers and media personnel. It received high praise for its high level of perfection, which is hard to believe was made from leftover paper.

When selecting products to be sold at the store, buyers from Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store visited the exhibition held on campus and examined them with a professional eye. Students also presented as designers. Opportunities like this are extremely valuable experiences in brand management.

This project is the second installment of "Denim de Mirai," which was held in March last year and in which our school also participated, and was born out of necessity as six retailers produce various fabrics from Japan's leading textile producing regions and fabric manufacturers. This is a major nationwide event that takes on the challenge of utilizing leftover wood, injecting new value into it, and bringing it back to life through the efforts of around 50 designers, creators, and other people.

[Introduction of participating student brands and products (excerpt)]

▼Brand “MIARI SHIGETA”
​ ​Designer: Miyu Shigeta (4th year student)
Concept: The magic of falling in love with yourself
​ ​Item: Coat ¥44,000 (provided by Sun Corona Oda)​ ​Lace pants ¥35,200 (provided by Sakae Lace)

▼Brand “AICHAN BY AI TOYODA”
​ ​Designer: Ai Toyota (3rd year student)
Concept: SHOWING OFF
Everyone has thought at least once, ``I want to be like that girl.'' This is a great way to become ``that girl'' to the girls who aspire to be Valley girls.
​ ​Item: Apron-style tops ¥20,460 (provided by Sun Corona Oda) Pants ¥24,200 (provided by Sun Corona Oda)

▼Brand “AKIRAOKANIWA”
​ ​Designer: Yo Okaniwa (3rd year student)
Concept: SEIZE THE DAY
For those of you who can't take the first step
I don't have time to wonder, I don't believe in tomorrow, I have a day with no regrets.
​ ​Item: Jacket ¥38,500 (provided by Zantan Sakae Lace)

▼Brand name: “HARUKA YOSHIDA”
Designer: Yuka Yoshida (4th year student)
​ ​Concept: Add excitement to your daily life by creating the best days to satisfy yourself
Add a sense of elation to your daily life by creating the best days to satisfy yourself
Item: Fur pants ¥22,000 (provided by Okada Orimono)

At the D-LAB store, a​ ​total of 10 student brand products will be sold, including the four brands listed above!
​ ​This event lets you feel sustainable while enjoying fashion.
​ ​Most items are one-of-a-kind items. Please take a look at our store!

▼Overview
​ ​Period: October 11th (Wednesday) - October 17th (Tuesday)
​ ​Location: Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store 3rd floor “D-LAB”
​ ​https://web.hh-online.jp/fashion/shop/?cid=s_hdlb

■Material providing company

・Sun Corona Oda (organdy): Osaka Prefecture

A thin, transparent organdy material developed using a unique processing technology that creates ultra-fine polyester thread. When it comes to dress materials, we have the best variety, number of colors, and lineup in the industry, and are also the most widely used in the bridal market. We trade materials with international brands that lead fashion globally.

Details: https://sunoda.co.jp/

・Sakae Lace Co., Ltd. (River Lace): Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture

With the passage of time, we continue to produce the traditional technique of river lace, which takes time to create intricate lace patterns, despite the pressure from cheaper lace manufacturing techniques. Currently, it boasts the world's top share in production volume. The high level of technical ability and design ability that creates innovative river lace, from design and planning to commercialization, is the reason why it is chosen by the world's top maisons.

Details: https://www.sakae-lace.co.jp/

・Okada Orimono Co., Ltd. (fake fur): Takanoguchi, Hashimoto City, Wakayama Prefecture

Koyaguchi, at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, is one of the largest pile fabric production areas in Japan. Although the transaction volume has decreased to less than 10% of its peak, there are still factories with high technology in dyeing, sewing, processing, etc., creating a rich history and tradition. The company also sells high-quality fake fur using the pile fabric manufacturing process under Maison brands.

Details: https://okadatx.shop-pro.jp/