Participated in the sustainable event "GOOD VIBE FROM SEA -Creations Spreading from the Sea-" held at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store. In addition to selling original indigo-dyed T-shirts, bags, and accessories made with non-standard pearls, our school's wide range of creations, from real to art, were showcased in the main space of the event, including exhibits of creative indigo-dyed works.

This time, the students who received a request from Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store worked on creating works that incorporated elements of modern fashion and design while making full use of traditional indigo dyeing techniques and dyes.

The works were displayed at the center of the festival plaza on the 9th floor for six days from June 14th to June 19th, among popular brands and unique brands made by professionals, and were well received by highly sensitive customers.

<Student original items sold>

▲ Super Designer 3rd and 4th year students
Original indigo dyed T-shirt ¥15,000 - ¥20,000

▲2nd year Super Designer /2nd year Creative Designer Fashion Creator
Indigo dyed tote bag ¥5,000〜¥6,000

▲ Super Designer 2nd year
Sakae Lace Upcycled Cashmere Stole

▲2nd year student in the Haute Couture & Stage Costume course Fashion Creator
Pearl accessories: around ¥3,000

Brooches, hair accessories, and earrings made using discarded Kobe pearls of irregular shapes and colors.

<Exhibited works>

▲4th year Super Designer
My brand collection of indigo dyed items

▲3rd year student in the Creative Designer course Fashion Creator
Indigo dyeing art

Indigo-dyed works that make use of the concepts of My Brand and My Collection will make your event even more gorgeous.

Prior to participating in this event, Super Designer third and fourth year students visited Kaiyo Town, Tokushima Prefecture, a traditional indigo-producing region. Under the supervision of indigo dyeing producer Reki Nagahara, they spent two days learning about indigo culture and handicrafts.

What is "GOOD VIBE FROM SEA -Creations that spread from the sea-"?

An event that begins with valuing the ocean and develops creations that reflect thoughts and thinking, as well as manufacturing that is considerate of nature, the environment, and people. The store was decorated with sustainable initiatives related to the ocean and items that allow you to have fun and enrich your soul through the ocean.

Mr. Reki Nagahara (@leki303ibb)

While promoting indigo dyeing, a traditional culture of his hometown, Tokushima, he is also active as a free surfer.
In 2016, he opened "in Between Blues" with the aim of developing indigo dyed products.
Currently, he is spreading the charm of his hometown and Japan's proud nature, history, and culture to the world, centering on Kukai Ai.
(in Between Blues official website)