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(FF)FAB Fashion DIALOGUE
Vol.1 ~The relationship between fashion and the body~

This is a talk event where the relationship between fashion and the body will be discussed from various perspectives.
We have invited Haru., Tsuno Seiran, and Fujishima Yoko to discuss self-expression and the state of the body in everyday life, and through the exchange of opinions among participants, we hope to discover new things.

The relationship between fashion and the body

We have been wearing clothes since we were born, and continue to wear clothes to this day. Whether we are commuting to school, taking a walk, hanging out with friends, or celebrating a special day, fashion is always a form of self-expression to others through our bodies, whether consciously or unconsciously, in any situation. In recent years, there are also more opportunities to express fashion through online media such as social media, without actually meeting people.

Fashion and the body are inseparably linked, and we are constantly reexamining our self-image in accordance with society, the environment, and our image. Sometimes we express ourselves through fashion that reflects our own body image, and other times we reflect on our own bodies through fashion. In this way, fashion and the body are always closely linked.

Therefore, this time we will be holding a cross-talk event where we can reconsider the relationship between fashion, which is always involved with our bodies and society, and discuss the topic from multiple perspectives.

Our guests are Haru., Tsuno Seiran, and Fujishima Yoko, all of whom are involved in fashion.

The speakers invited to this event are Haru, editor of HIGH(er) magazine and creative director of HUG, Seiran Tsuno, an artist, fashion designer and nurse, and Yoko Fujishima, a fashion researcher. Based on their respective activities and experiences, this will be a valuable opportunity to delve deeply into the relationship between fashion and the body from a social perspective and reconsider fashion and the body.

Through the speakers' perspectives, the discussion will explore how we see ourselves and how fashion influences our bodies and shapes our self-expression.

In the second half of the event, we will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange opinions with each other and with the speakers to gain new perspectives. This will be a forum for free dialogue, where we can share our thoughts on fashion and the body.

program

17:00 – 17:05 Introduction
17:05 – 17:10 Speaker introductions
17:10 – 18:10 Crosstalk
18:10 – 18:30 Q&A
18:30 – 19:00 Networking session

Speakers

haru.
Creative Director

Born in 1995, he grew up traveling between Japan and Germany. While he was a student, he founded the independent magazine HIGH(er) magazine as its editor-in-chief. In 2019, he launched HUG Co., Ltd., and is engaged in creative direction and content production.
In April 2024, he will launch the innerwear brand "HEAP" as creative director. HIGH(er) magazine will be republished as the brand's concept magazine for the first time in five years. He plans to release two collections per year.

Tsuno Blue Storm
Artist, fashion designer, nurse

Born in 1990. After graduating from nursing school, she worked at a psychiatric hospital for about five years. Since her student days, she has been creating and presenting decorations for herself and others. While working at the hospital, she studied at the fashion school "coconogacco" run by Yoshikazu Yamagata. In 2018, she was selected as a finalist at the largest fashion competition in Europe, "ITS," and her clothes made with a 3D pen attracted attention. After that, she worked at "Urakawa Beteru House" in Hokkaido, the birthplace of "participant research" (a local activity center for people with mental disorders), where she conducted research and production. She is currently enrolled in a master's course at the Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate School, and is researching how to deal with "fat" bodies through the collaborative creation of clothing.

Yoko Fujishima
Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ritsumeikan University; CCO, Synflux Inc.

He graduated from the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at the University of Tokyo. After studying fashion design at Central Martins, University of the Arts London, he began researching fashion. He is currently a research scientist at ZOZO Research Institute and a special lecturer at Meiji University's School of Commerce. He is also a visiting researcher at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project and Executive Officer and CCO of Synflux Inc. His edited works include Critical Word Fashion Studies (Film Art, 2022) and Sociology of Advertising Culture:
Cultural Theory of Media and Consumption (Hokuju Publishing, 2024), etc.

Event Policy
This event aims to provide a comfortable environment for all participants to interact with each other. Please review the following policies and cooperate with us.

Respect and consideration
Please respect the opinions and ways of thinking of others, be respectful in your dialogue, and strive to communicate with consideration.

No Harassment
Any remarks that hurt others, or discriminatory remarks or actions based on gender, race, appearance, ability, religion, etc. Please also refrain from making personal questions or contact that may cause offense.

Freedom of exchange of ideas
We encourage the free exchange of opinions, but please be considerate of the burden or discomfort felt by others when speaking. Even if you have a different opinion, please aim for polite dialogue.

Ensuring a safe space
To ensure that all participants can participate in the event with peace of mind, please refrain from any nuisances or inappropriate behavior within the event venue. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.

Consult with staff
If you have any issues or concerns please do not hesitate to speak to our event staff who will be happy to assist you in ensuring that all attendees enjoy the event.

We ask that you abide by this policy and help us create an event where everyone can participate comfortably.

Notes

[About the event]
・If there are a large number of applications for the venue, we may hold a lottery. We appreciate your understanding. Winners will be notified by email to the email address you registered by the day before the event.
・Personal information (such as name and contact details) entered during participation will be kept exclusively by Loftwork Inc., the operator of the event, and the sponsors and collaborating organizations, and will not be used for any purpose other than analyzing the results and providing you with information. Furthermore, the information will not be disclosed or provided to third parties.
・Photos and content of discussions by participants may be published and used for public relations purposes at a later date by the organizers, collaborating organizations, Loftwork, FabCafe, participating organizations' websites and email newsletters, and various SNS (Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr). Please note.
・The program is subject to change without notice.
・This event will be held at FabCafe Tokyo. Advance registration is required for participation.
Currently, there are no plans for online distribution.

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