Hello, this is Kubo.
On March 17th, I gave a presentation titled "Different Dimension" in Tokyo. Here are my thoughts after the event. As I wrote in a previous blog , I wanted to show something that wasn't just ordinary clothing. The actual event started at 2pm and was a one-off, live performance in front of several hundred people, so I was quite nervous.
Most of the people I was able to invite were members of the media and my own clients, but the reception was extremely positive. For some reason, it was also featured in foreign media, and it seems to have spread on social media.
Social media posts
CNN style
Vogue Thailand
Marie Claire HK
One question that visitors often asked me was, "Why did you do this?" I've written about this in detail in a previous blog, but to reiterate...
Whether it's 2D or 3D, anyone can draw clothes like in anime. You don't have to think about things like seam allowances, and you can just copy and paste to create as many similar designs as you want. But our job as clothing designers is to actually create these things, and I thought there was meaning and value in that.
For example, it's easy to create a dress with horns using acrylic sheets, but controlling the air to shape the fabric is an incredibly difficult task. We installed a small motor like the ones used in air-conditioned suits in an invisible location and constantly pumped air into it, but the fabric has to be light, and even if it's dense, it's woven so air escapes, so if there are any unevenness in the airflow, it's impossible to know how it will inflate... In fact, we were doing something very advanced.
My regret is that I should have explained this a bit more, either through text or a making-of video. However, it seems that those who understood got it, and the owner of one select shop was amazed, saying, "Kubo-chan, you can make clothes with such a wide range of styles."
With the "yoshiokubo" collection, I have always wanted to do something different from others, something that no one could even imagine, and for over a decade I have been doing this. However, I once again thought, "Maybe this is what it means to be truly different from others." I'm feeling a little remorseful, realizing that I haven't done this as often as I'd expected. In that sense, it was difficult, but also a very stimulating and interesting process.
It's true that this presentation was even more difficult because it came after I'd presented the actual real clothes collection. However, I received positive reactions from people who watched, such as "So they do art pieces like that (in addition to the regular collection)," so I'd like to keep trying this out if I have the opportunity.
I also believe that this has led to even greater recognition for our regular collection.
Behind the success of this presentation was the support of many people. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Audio Visual Communications (Video Center), who produced the movie, Cast of Laser Beam, Art Brain Company , who provided the boards and other props, and the Togo Memorial Hall, who lent us such a wonderful venue. Thank you very much. See you next time.
On March 17th, I gave a presentation titled "Different Dimension" in Tokyo. Here are my thoughts after the event. As I wrote in a previous blog , I wanted to show something that wasn't just ordinary clothing. The actual event started at 2pm and was a one-off, live performance in front of several hundred people, so I was quite nervous.
Most of the people I was able to invite were members of the media and my own clients, but the reception was extremely positive. For some reason, it was also featured in foreign media, and it seems to have spread on social media.
Social media posts
CNN style
Vogue Thailand
Marie Claire HK
One question that visitors often asked me was, "Why did you do this?" I've written about this in detail in a previous blog, but to reiterate...
Whether it's 2D or 3D, anyone can draw clothes like in anime. You don't have to think about things like seam allowances, and you can just copy and paste to create as many similar designs as you want. But our job as clothing designers is to actually create these things, and I thought there was meaning and value in that.
For example, it's easy to create a dress with horns using acrylic sheets, but controlling the air to shape the fabric is an incredibly difficult task. We installed a small motor like the ones used in air-conditioned suits in an invisible location and constantly pumped air into it, but the fabric has to be light, and even if it's dense, it's woven so air escapes, so if there are any unevenness in the airflow, it's impossible to know how it will inflate... In fact, we were doing something very advanced.
My regret is that I should have explained this a bit more, either through text or a making-of video. However, it seems that those who understood got it, and the owner of one select shop was amazed, saying, "Kubo-chan, you can make clothes with such a wide range of styles."
With the "yoshiokubo" collection, I have always wanted to do something different from others, something that no one could even imagine, and for over a decade I have been doing this. However, I once again thought, "Maybe this is what it means to be truly different from others." I'm feeling a little remorseful, realizing that I haven't done this as often as I'd expected. In that sense, it was difficult, but also a very stimulating and interesting process.
It's true that this presentation was even more difficult because it came after I'd presented the actual real clothes collection. However, I received positive reactions from people who watched, such as "So they do art pieces like that (in addition to the regular collection)," so I'd like to keep trying this out if I have the opportunity.
I also believe that this has led to even greater recognition for our regular collection.
Behind the success of this presentation was the support of many people. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Audio Visual Communications (Video Center), who produced the movie, Cast of Laser Beam, Art Brain Company , who provided the boards and other props, and the Togo Memorial Hall, who lent us such a wonderful venue. Thank you very much. See you next time.