On Tuesday, September 23rd, the
Individual Fashion EXPO IV will take place at JCB Hall in Tokyo Dome City. Host
MARUIONE is inviting various JaME readers to this event, so if you are interested in both Japanese fashion and music, and are in Japan during this period, read on to find out more about the EXPO and how to win tickets for this unique event!
The
Individual Fashion EXPO was first held in October 2005 and was aimed at fashion designers across Japan who had a uniquely Japanese passion for styles such as gothic, lolita and punk. The 4th EXPO, held this year, will have more brands participating than ever before, with 21 cutting edge and iconic labels taking part.
During these four years, Japanese Individual Fashion - fashion that is not confined to what is conventionally cute or pretty, but strongly expresses one’s individuality instead - and visual kei music have become a sensation across the globe, especially in the west. As the biggest "individual" fashion event held in Japan - the home of these distinctive styles -
The Individual Fashion EXPO IV will provide a place where fans of alternative fashion can come together to enjoy and celebrate their unique sense of style.
FEATURES OF THE EVENT
A major collection of Individual Fashion
21 brands representing distinctive Japanese styles that have caught the attention of the international community will be taking part in this event. In addition to professional models, readers of the cutting edge fashion magazine
KERA will also be gracing the catwalk.
Participating Brands: Emily Temple cute, ALGONQUINS, PEACE NOW, BLACK PEACE NOW, SEXY DYNAMITE LONDON, Hangry & Angry, Sixh, metamorphose temps de fille, Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Alice & the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, OzzCcroce, Super Lovers, Victorian Maiden, Qutie Frash, Hiderock Design, Listen Flavor, Atelier Boz, Hypercore, Princess Doll, Nile Perch, KERA Shop Angel/Arena.
Mini Gigs with a Dazzling Line-up of Artists
The glamor packed event will include a special mini gig by a band that is currently leading the Japanese visual kei music scene,
Plastic Tree, who enjoyed outstanding success with their concert last year at the world famous Budokan Arena. There will also be appearances by the band
jealkb, lead by a mysterious visual kei vocalist, and performances by
Kanon Wakeshima, a new artist produced by
Mana (formerly of
MALICE MIZER and currently of
Moi dix Mois) who made her debut this spring.
Next to that, many visual kei artists and TV stars will appear as models.
CONTEST
Are you in Japan during this period and would love to go to this event? Then you should participate in this contest! You can participate by sending an email to
contest@jame-networks.com with the subject 'individual fashion expo' and the following information:
- Your full, real name
- Country
- Email address
- Age
- Sex
RULES
- Your email has to be in English.
- Incomplete submissions or non-English submissions will be automatically excluded from participation.
- You have to send in your entry before September 12, 2008.
- This contest only includes tickets to Individual Fashion EXPO IV. Accommodation, transport, etc. are NOT included.
- Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for money or other items.
If you have been selected as one of the many winners, you will receive an email with further information for your free ticket to
Individual Fashion EXPO IV. The tickets will be given away in the order we receive the applications, which means the faster you reply, the better the seat you'll get.
Media will be covering the event, such as the international news service Reuters. So if you are attending, there is a possibility you will be interviewed.
INFO
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Doors Open: 14:30
Show Starts: 15:30 (Scheduled finish 17:30)
Venue: JCB HALL (in MEETS PORT at Tokyo Dome City)
Access: 1 minute from the East Exit of JR Suidobashi Station, or in front of Exit A2 of the Toei Mita Line Suidobashi Station
