Pick up some fashion tips from the pros at various seminars held during Fukuoka Fashion Week. Key speakers are noteworthy figures in the Japanese fashion world. Participation is free of charge. Mariko Suzuki (originally from Chiba Pref.) is the go-to-girl for Japan’s Gothic and Lolita fashion subculture. Suzuki has been in the publishing business since 1998. She formerly edited fashion subculture magazines Kera, Kera Maniax, and in 2001 she launched spin-off magazine the “Gothic & Lolita Bible” (GLB). The GLB, which focuses on the Gothic and Lolita fashions, is now widely popular both in and outside of Japan. Suzuki will appear and give a lecture at Vivre Hall, joined by special guest Misako Aoki. Aoki, lolita model and nurse by trade, was appointed by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an official “Kawaii Ambassador” with the duty of spreading Japanese popular culture to the world.
• 3/17 (Sun.) 14:00 ~15:00
• Vivre Hall, 8F Vivre Tenjin
• Free (pre-registration required)
• 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City
• Tel.: 092-711-1021
• http://www.vivre-shop.jp/vivre/pc/info.php?SHOP=tenjin&NO=1
***How to Apply: You can apply to attend the free seminars by email (fafashion@fukunet.or.jp), telephone (092-441-1119) or fax (092-441-1149). Remember to include the following details: Seminar of choice/ Your name / Your address / Phone Number / Fax number / Email address / Your company or school name. Application will close when capacity is reached.
See the full list of FWF 13 seminars here: http://www.fwf.jp/schedule/
