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The pattern distorts as though it were a convex lens, and shimmers like the surface of water when light hits it; it reflects surrounding colors like a mirror, displaying diverse expressions and movements depending on the situation.",2,"","I honestly wanted to try it on. This wonderful work exudes sophistication and elegance. \u003Cbr>(Ai Tominaga)",{"id":18,"edition":22,"edition2":22,"year":23,"category":5,"strictCategory":8,"productCategories":24,"productTypes":25,"title":27,"author":28,"school":29,"items":30,"description":32,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},"2nd",2002,[5],[26],4,"Enjoy Marine with YKK","ISHIKAWA YUTA","ESMOD TOKYO",[31],"WEBTOUCH","This piece was born from a unique concept: installing soft WEBTOUCH hook and loop fasteners on a cotton dress to integrate two garments into one. It also features an ingenious design where opening and closing the zipper that runs from the side to the hem of the dress changes the garment’s silhouette.",3,{"id":33,"edition":35,"edition2":35,"year":36,"category":18,"strictCategory":8,"productCategories":37,"productTypes":38,"title":40,"author":41,"school":42,"items":43,"description":45,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},"3rd",2003,[5],[39],5,"Backpack Dress","ISHIBASHI YOSHIHIKO","TOKYO MODE GAKUEN",[44],"New Design Series","This design was acclaimed for its bold concept of transforming a backpack into a dress using a new series of plastic parts. By coordinating the color scheme to make the piece black, the creator turned a casual backpack into a sporty and elegant dress.",{"id":26,"edition":47,"edition2":47,"year":48,"category":18,"strictCategory":8,"productCategories":49,"productTypes":50,"title":51,"author":52,"school":53,"items":54,"description":56,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},"4th",2004,[11],[5],"Unnamed","SAKAI SHUNSUKE","Chiba Institute of Technology",[55],"EXCELLA®","This unique head accessory was born from the concept of a hat that can be styled like hair. The creator formed the surface by sewing EXCELLA® zippers side by side; when opened, the surface splits into separate sections. The styling possibilities are endless, limited only by the wearer’s imagination.",{"id":39,"edition":58,"edition2":58,"year":59,"category":18,"strictCategory":8,"productCategories":60,"productTypes":61,"title":62,"author":63,"school":14,"items":64,"description":67,"imageCount":26,"cg":19,"judgeComment":68},"5th",2005,[39],[39,5],"BACK BONE PACK","ONO HAJIME",[65,66],"Lightweight Buckle","EXCELLA® No. 2","Bones which protect the human body and soul–this piece transposes those functions and forms onto a backpack. The three leather parts on the back are fastened with lightweight buckles, which lets them bend and flex just like bones. The design was highly praised for the ingenuity of the concept and its sophisticated execution.","The piece’s unique character and texture, reminiscent of armor, give rise to a new form of physical expression. The harmony between leather and EXCELLA® zippers gives off a vibe of luxury and strength, and I found myself wanting to try it on. \u003Cbr>(Yuima Nakazato)",{"id":70,"edition":71,"edition2":71,"year":72,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":73,"productTypes":74,"title":75,"author":76,"school":29,"items":77,"description":79,"imageCount":26,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},6,"6th",2006,[5],[33],"Appearing Lines","MATSUSHIMA TAKUYA",[78],"VISLON® Zipper open at both ends","The concept of this piece was that zippers would become one part of the design. The creator layered two VISLON® zippers and sewed them together; by opening the surface zipper, the inside zipper appears as a blue line. Furthermore, the striped fabric peeks through when the inside blue zipper is opened, creating a garment rich in pattern and silhouette variations.",{"id":81,"edition":71,"edition2":71,"year":72,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":82,"productTypes":83,"title":84,"author":85,"school":14,"items":86,"description":88,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},7,[39],[70],"octopus bag","KIKUCHI AKIE",[87],"PERMEX®","This bag, which can be draped around the body in a variety of styles, won the Grand Prix award in the “fashion goods category” that was newly established for the 5th YKK Fastening Awards. The user can enjoy altering the bag as they see fit by adjusting the PERMEX® snap fasteners, designed to resemble the suction cups of an octopus.",{"id":11,"edition":90,"edition2":90,"year":91,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":92,"productTypes":93,"title":94,"author":95,"school":96,"items":97,"description":100,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},"7th",2007,[5],[18,70],"Blooming - Bouquet","SUGIKI MISATO","toyohashi miyano business school",[98,99],"Flexible Knit Tape Zipper","Eyelet & Washer","The concept of this piece is “clothing that transforms like a blooming flower.” When the flexible knit tape zipper is closed, the dress resembles two flowers, but when the zipper is opened and the ribbon threaded through the eyelet washers is pulled up, it transforms into a bouquet of flowers in full bloom. The design is crafted so that the orange skirt worn underneath becomes visible once the flowers are blooming.",{"id":102,"edition":103,"edition2":103,"year":104,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":105,"productTypes":106,"title":107,"author":108,"school":109,"items":110,"description":114,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},9,"8th",2008,[5],[5,70,11],"Colored anthem...","SHIOMI TOSHITAMI","Marronnier College of Fashion Design",[111,112,113,99],"EXCELLA® Light","Aluminum Ball Chain","Rivets & burrs","This knit dress, inspired by India’s Taj Mahal, features woven-in aluminum ball chains and other items as decorations. True to the concept of “adding new elements (materials) to the traditional craft of knitting,” the knit lace and decorative items harmonize beautifully with each other.",{"id":116,"edition":117,"edition2":117,"year":118,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":119,"productTypes":120,"title":121,"author":122,"school":123,"items":124,"description":128,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":129},10,"9th",2009,[5],[33,39,70],"Grading Suit","TAWARAYAMA JUN","VANTAN DESIGN INSTITUTE",[125,126,127,99],"VISLON® No. 15 zipper","ez-TRAK","Cord Stopper","This suit can handle three sizes through the application of grading techniques to create large and small suit patterns, based on a single pattern. Opening the VISLON® No.15 zippers installed lengthwise greatly expands the suit, and it reaches maximum size when the inner ez-TRAK are opened. The piece allows the wearer to enjoy the transformation of the suit’s silhouette.","The creator’s approach–using the functionality of zippers to tackle the challenge of sizing–was truly outstanding. The way the garment changes in size when the zippers are opened and closed, combined with their decorative elements, creates a perfect blend of beauty and functionality. \u003Cbr>(Yuima Nakazato)",{"id":131,"edition":117,"edition2":117,"year":118,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":132,"productTypes":133,"title":134,"author":135,"school":14,"items":136,"description":137,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},11,[70],[5],"Fireworks","SANGMI KIM ",[55],"Black fur represents the night sky, while the EXCELLA® zipper elements represent fireworks shining through the darkness. \u003Cbr>The red of the heels and stitching, as well as the gold of the EXCELLA® zippers, add a touch of beauty to the legs of the woman wearing this footwear. \u003Cbr>The design received high praise for its level of refinement–closely resembling an real commercial product–with features such as zippers on the heel counters so that they can easily be put on and taken off.",{"id":139,"edition":140,"edition2":140,"year":141,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":142,"productTypes":143,"title":144,"author":145,"school":14,"items":146,"description":149,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},12,"10th",2010,[5],[18,70],"Element","OGAWA MAKOTO",[147,148],"FLATKNIT®","SOFIX®","This piece proposes a new approach to clothing, allowing wearers to create their own preferred shapes by combining fabrics which have SOFIX® strips of tape with snaps and buttons woven on, as well as FLATKNIT® zippers in various places. With its theme of “liberation from preconceived notions,” the piece won acclaim for its commitment to simplicity.",{"id":151,"edition":140,"edition2":140,"year":141,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":152,"productTypes":153,"title":154,"author":155,"school":14,"items":156,"description":157,"imageCount":18,"cg":158,"judgeComment":159},13,[70],[5,11],"put on your jeans","IOLA WANG",[55,112],"This stylish piece features denim-patterned embossed horsehide that beautifully highlights the smooth sheen of EXCELLA® zippers. While exuding a high level of fashionable appeal, the footwear also boasts details such as wallet chains using aluminum ball chains, and it is packed with unique charm.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=b0c892ae-d06b-479b-a485-71b204c326eb&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk","The footwear’s design is so polished that I want to try it on, and the color scheme is lovely, too. \u003Cbr>(Ai Tominaga)",{"id":161,"edition":162,"edition2":162,"year":163,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":164,"productTypes":165,"title":166,"author":167,"school":168,"items":169,"description":174,"imageCount":26,"cg":19,"judgeComment":175},14,"11th",2011,[5],[5,81,70],"Secondary Material Decorations","TAKAGI MIKI","Bunka gakuen University",[55,170,171,87,172,173],"Grosgrain Tape","Tack Buttons","Eyelet washers","LENART®","The piece expresses the concept of “nomads of the desert” through decorative elements such as belts that transform into bags and zippers, based on the belief among nomads that “decorations worn and carried are a form of wealth.” It also aims to convey a message through traditional ethnic attire in response to today’s trend of treating clothing with little care.","The creator expressed her feelings for her grandmother through nomadic tribal attire. The tenderness and love infused into the zippers are sublimated into the work, creating a warmth that resonates especially in today’s world. \u003Cbr>(Kyoichi Fujita)",{"id":177,"edition":162,"edition2":162,"year":163,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":178,"productTypes":179,"title":180,"author":181,"school":14,"items":182,"description":183,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":184},15,[70],[5,70],"Athena","TANIGUCHI MIHO",[55,113],"These knee-high boots with a chain motif express femininity in a new era, characterized by wisdom and strength. The creator attached EXCELLA® zippers to the inner sides of the legs, and made the knee covers for the outer sides of the legs and the sections wrapping around the instep out of vegetable-tanned leather, dyeing the boots and then using a file to give them a glossy finish.","This piece exudes design, texture, functionality, and a high level of craftsmanship. The idea that it could also be adapted for use in medical settings to support patients is equally impressive. (Hideaki Sakaguchi)",{"id":186,"edition":187,"edition2":187,"year":188,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":189,"productTypes":190,"title":191,"author":192,"school":193,"items":194,"description":197,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},16,"12th",2012,[5],[18,81,70],"Tiled Roof","YAMAMOTO ERIKO","Dressmaker Gakuin",[195,170,113,196,99],"Metallic Coil Zipper","BELNAP®","The creator interwove sparkling Metallic Coil Zipper with grosgrain tape to capture the beauty of the inorganic curves found in traditional Japanese tiled roofs. Furthermore, with rivet bars and BELNAP® prong snap buttons, as well as eyelet washers, they added a touch of the dignified, valiant spirit of tiled roofs. The piece’s subdued colors and distinctive shape are also striking.",{"id":199,"edition":187,"edition2":187,"year":188,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":200,"productTypes":201,"title":202,"author":203,"school":14,"items":204,"description":207,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},17,[39],[5,33,81,70],"Trip to Africa","DONGSUNG CHO",[205,206,170,113,196,87,99],"EARLY DAYS","METALUXE®","This piece highlights the traditional patterns and vibrant colors of Africa’s indigenous peoples, who continue to preserve nature in its original state. The creator completed this backpack, which features a water buffalo–an animal considered indispensable to African life–as the motif on the flap and is connected with bright grosgrain tape, for people traveling Africa.",{"id":209,"edition":210,"edition2":210,"year":211,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":212,"productTypes":213,"title":214,"author":215,"school":193,"items":216,"description":218,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},18,"13th",2013,[5],[26,81],"Dry Landscape Garden","ADACHI CHIAKI",[217,170],"Q mate","The concept of this piece is to evoke the image of a strong, beautiful modern woman inspired by Japanese culture. This design crafted a unique conceptual world like a dry landscape garden, which depicts mountains and water via sand and stones without actually using water; the creator used gray grosgrain tape to render stones, creating a beautiful three-dimensional texture.",{"id":220,"edition":210,"edition2":210,"year":211,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":221,"productTypes":222,"title":223,"author":224,"school":14,"items":225,"description":229,"imageCount":18,"cg":230,"judgeComment":19},19,[39],[33,81,39],"Digital Connection","SEKI NAOTOSHI",[226,227,170,228],"Easy-release Zipper","VISLON® No. 10","Ultra-lightweight Buckle","Inspired by today’s hyper-accelerated digital society, this piece features a keyboard affixed to the backpack, evoking the image of modern people who are surrounded by digital devices. The eye motif made of grosgrain tape, positioned at the center, represents the person on the other side of the internet and is designed to light up.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=acbebe9e-1906-48a4-8c87-a448e847ea8d&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":232,"edition":233,"edition2":233,"year":234,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":235,"productTypes":236,"title":237,"author":238,"school":239,"items":240,"description":241,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},20,"14th",2014,[5],[81,70],"～stone～","UMEGAKI ERI","OSAKA MODE GAKUEN",[170,99],"The creator took rocks which have unique shapes, imbued them with human personality, and transformed them into a dress. The distinctive unevenness created by combining punching with smocking–a technique that sews fabric down to bring out patterns–expresses human individuality. The piece’s design was praised for its simplicity, despite the meticulous craftsmanship involved.",{"id":243,"edition":233,"edition2":233,"year":234,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":244,"productTypes":245,"title":246,"author":247,"school":14,"items":248,"description":252,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},21,[26],[5,26,81,70],"Military Hold","HASHIMOTO NAOYA",[249,217,170,250,251,113],"Old American","Sharpn'Loc","Tack Button","The creator pursued functional beauty, with inspiration drawn from the mid-20th-century American vibe evoked by Old American’s cotton tape and pressed sliders, which bring to mind a military aesthetic. The piece focuses not on simply storing items, but on “holding” them securely in place, by utilizing Sharpn’ Loc buckles positioned on both sides of the bag.",{"id":254,"edition":255,"edition2":255,"year":256,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":257,"productTypes":258,"title":259,"author":260,"school":261,"items":262,"description":265,"imageCount":18,"cg":19,"judgeComment":266},22,"15th",2015,[5],[33,18,39,70],"Globe trotter","KOBAYASHI HIDETAKA","ESMOD OSAKA",[226,263,264,113,87,148],"Mesh Zipper","LC-PS7","Inspired by the backpacks carried by globetrotters who travel the world, this design embodies active beauty. The piece strikes a balance between functionality and design aesthetic, with Easy-release Zippers on the detachable segment that turns into a hood, as well as PERMEX® for the pockets to eliminate unnecessary bulk.","The creator has leveraged the designs of YKK products to transform the piece into sporty and fun apparel, featuring playful details and a high level of craftsmanship.\u003Cbr>(Tamae Hirokawa)",{"id":268,"edition":255,"edition2":255,"year":256,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":269,"productTypes":270,"title":271,"author":272,"school":14,"items":273,"description":276,"imageCount":33,"cg":277,"judgeComment":19},23,[39],[18,39],"BOM","EIKAWA TSUGUMI",[274,275],"AquaGuard® Coil Zipper with Two-tone Tape","LB-Q","This handbag expands into a backpack when the zippers are opened. Designed with the automated external defibrillator (AED) as its motif, the expandable section uses PVC to prevent wrinkling. The contrast between the yellow leather and the black zippers is eye-catching.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=ddfbf9ca-9c9f-48cb-be7f-53e085b2e090&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":279,"edition":280,"edition2":280,"year":281,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":282,"productTypes":283,"title":284,"author":285,"school":42,"items":286,"description":288,"imageCount":18,"cg":289,"judgeComment":19},24,"16th",2016,[5],[18,70],"for when. . .","NAKANO AKARI",[287,173,148],"Reflective Tape Zipper","This lightweight, stylish coat transforms into a disaster-preparedness hood, sleeping bag, and pouch, with the mindset that “protecting yourself” ultimately leads to protecting everyone else.\u003Cbr>Zipping up the outer edges of the collar, which uses a reflective zipper, transforms it into a disaster-preparedness hood. The back side is secured with materials such asSOFIX® strips of tape with snaps and buttons, and by moving them one notch to the side and attaching them, the coat can be used as a sleeping bag; remove the back side and it can also double as a lap blanket.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=d3c693f8-97c9-43e8-8560-0e55d0dbe04d&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":291,"edition":292,"edition2":292,"year":293,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":294,"productTypes":295,"title":296,"author":297,"school":14,"items":298,"description":300,"imageCount":33,"cg":19,"judgeComment":301},25,"17th",2017,[18],[33,70],"Transformer Coat","KANG HYUNG KU",[206,299,99],"PERMEX® (Item Code: EX Socket)","By combining the zippers attached to each piece, this design transforms into three different styles: a coat, a two-piece outfit, and a jumpsuit. The creator carefully applied individually quilted scales to the jacket, creating a striking garment that is one-of-a-kind.","Every single detail in the piece is executed with great care, and the overall balance is impeccable. This demonstrates considerable patience and a keen ability to take a holistic view. The zippers’ colors, as well as the way they are used, blend in perfectly.\u003Cbr>(Kensuke Murate)",{"id":303,"edition":292,"edition2":292,"year":293,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":304,"productTypes":305,"title":306,"author":307,"school":14,"items":308,"description":312,"imageCount":33,"cg":313,"judgeComment":19},26,[39],[33,39],"Play","WANG QIPENG",[309,310,311],"VISLON® with Neon Color","VISLON® No.10","Carabiner (Item Code: IN-KJ)","The creator was so caught up in school and work every day that, at some point, they stopped truly feeling joy, and created this piece in the hopes of being able to play with the same joy they felt as a child. The design, featuring a Rubik’s Cube and a rainbow, offers ample storage space, and its usability has been improved with multiple zippers and plastic carabiners. At all times, this piece is packed with the joy of traveling.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=7682c345-dec7-4aba-a133-8b730b8e3f7b&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":315,"edition":316,"edition2":316,"year":317,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":318,"productTypes":319,"title":320,"author":321,"school":322,"items":323,"description":325,"imageCount":26,"cg":326,"judgeComment":327},27,"18th",2018,[5],[18,70],"color","ITO KANAE","NAGOYA MODE GAKUEN",[324,299],"Iridescent Coil Zipper","In recent years, YouTubers and social media have become social phenomena, with individuals expressing their unique personalities and enjoying self-expression in their own ways, and the creator drew inspiration from the distinct colors of each person’s one-of-a-kind personality. Against the backdrop of diverse colors (personalities) coexisting in society and giving rise to fascinating creations, this piece proposes clothing that defies convention. The fabric is also crafted to resemble Iridescent Coil Zipper, which looks different depending on the viewing angle.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=56e27b09-b340-4171-8729-f5a0b3b8f235&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk","The creator expressed the beauty of the rainbow colors of Iridescent coil zipper through yarn dyeing and embroidery. The work transcends conventional notions about zippers and embodies the concept of light from a unique perspective.\u003Cbr>(Kyoichi Fujita) This work’s vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship bring the concept to life. It stands out for its originality, developed from a unique take on the concept of a YKK product.\u003Cbr>(Noritaka Tatehana)",{"id":329,"edition":316,"edition2":316,"year":317,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":330,"productTypes":331,"title":332,"author":333,"school":334,"items":335,"description":337,"imageCount":26,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},28,[70],[18,70],"An Umbrella for Shoes","HIJIKATA HARUKI ・ HOSOKAWA YUMA","HIKO MIZUNO COLLEGE OF JEWELRY",[336,148],"AquaGuard® Coil Zipper","Based on the concept of “an umbrella for shoes,” the creators added pockets to the shoes’ insteps so the wearer can pull out raincoats when sudden rain strikes. Pay attention to how the design incorporated SOFIX® to make the raincoats attachable.",{"id":339,"edition":340,"edition2":340,"year":341,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":342,"productTypes":343,"title":344,"author":345,"school":322,"items":346,"description":347,"imageCount":26,"cg":348,"judgeComment":19},29,"19th",2019,[5],[70],"3D switch","SUGIYAMA YUKINA",[251,173],"Fastening the snaps serves as the switch that turns this piece three-dimensional; by taking advantage of the feature that allows easy adjustment of where the snaps are fastened, the wearer can alter the garment’s shape and wear it in different ways. Enjoy the distortion and sense of strangeness created when a single flat piece becomes three-dimensional.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=6f626673-2a6f-43c6-9dde-5444c96f04fa&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":350,"edition":340,"edition2":340,"year":341,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":351,"productTypes":352,"title":353,"author":354,"school":322,"items":355,"description":357,"imageCount":26,"cg":19,"judgeComment":358},30,[26],[5,33,70],"ORIGAMI “Paper Balloons” BAG","IWAHORI MARINO",[55,356,299,173,99],"QuickFree®","A fun-to-make origami bag; as a child, origami was a favorite pastime of the creator, who illustrated the folding steps for making a “paper balloon” using colorful, familiar hues to craft a cute origami bag that is fun and easy to make. They used color to make the process visually intuitive.","The lightness and vibrant colors of a paper balloon create a sense of joy. The YKK products blend seamlessly with these colors, as well, resulting in a piece that stands out for its functional beauty and high level of craftsmanship. \u003Cbr>(Tamae Hirokawa)",{"id":360,"edition":361,"edition2":361,"year":362,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":363,"productTypes":364,"title":365,"author":366,"school":322,"items":367,"description":369,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},31,"20th",2020,[5],[39],"ACCEPTANCE","OTA MIKURI",[368],"Front-release Buckle (Item Code: LB-FR)","When using plastic buckles (LB-FR) to secure individual parts, “play” is created between secured and unsecured sections. This piece proposes new value for these buckles, which generates this “play.”",{"id":371,"edition":361,"edition2":361,"year":362,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":372,"productTypes":373,"title":374,"author":375,"school":376,"items":377,"description":382,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},32,[39],[18,33,26,39,70],"AVES","SATAKE GO","Ueda College of Fashion",[378,379,380,381,299],"click-TRAK®","AquaGuard® with Metallic Color Tape","POWERHOOK®","Side-release Buckle (Item Code: LB-S)","Disasters and mountain accidents can occur in the mountains or in day-to-day life, and it must never be forgotten that the worst-case scenario–death–is a possibility. In designing this piece, the creator took technical functionality and life-saving features for an outdoor environment and combined them with fashionable appeal, making it suitable even for everyday use.",{"id":384,"edition":385,"edition2":385,"year":386,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":387,"productTypes":388,"title":389,"author":390,"school":391,"items":392,"description":393,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":394},33,"21st",2021,[5],[5,70],"Time Vortex","YUKIHIRO KENTA","KORAN COLLEGE OF FASHION DESIGN",[55,171,113],"In denim, the passage of time through aging is beautifully pronounced. Denim, with its unique beauty, seems to be traveling through the whirlpool of time in search of its ideal self. I created this collection with the idea that I would like to be a person who, like the denim, seeks his own unique charm at all times.","The piece’s high level of craftsmanship is evident from the design sketches, blending contemporary style with meticulous sewing. The use of parts and the silhouette are also outstanding, making it worthy of the Grand Prix Award.\u003Cbr>(Hideaki Sakaguchi)",{"id":396,"edition":385,"edition2":385,"year":386,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":397,"productTypes":398,"title":399,"author":400,"school":14,"items":401,"description":402,"imageCount":39,"cg":403,"judgeComment":19},34,[11],[5,18],"SHIELD","CHENG CHEN FU",[55,379],"Due to the spread of COVID-19, new rules are being made and people are rethinking their lives. This is where I got the inspiration to design this item. A face shield, chest bag, vest, and phone holder are reconstructed into a fashion item that can be combined according to various daily needs.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=702f5a0e-919b-4925-9f1d-19e42116897a&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":405,"edition":406,"edition2":406,"year":407,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":408,"productTypes":409,"title":410,"author":411,"school":322,"items":412,"description":414,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},35,"22nd",2022,[5],[5,70],"Circle Zip","MATSUI MOTOHIRO",[413,251],"EVERBRIGHT®","Pursuing the function and form created by connecting circles with a zipper, the product expresses the traditional Japanese beauty of borrowed scenery by removing the zipper. We propose a new way to use zippers.",{"id":416,"edition":406,"edition2":406,"year":407,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":417,"productTypes":418,"title":419,"author":400,"school":14,"items":420,"description":422,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":19},36,[26],[33,70],"INSIDE",[421,251],"METALUXE® Tough","When we think about beauty, it is not only what is visible from the outside, but also how it supports the whole on the inside. I considered the relationship between the outside and the inside and used this as a motif.",{"id":424,"edition":425,"edition2":425,"year":426,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":427,"productTypes":428,"title":429,"author":430,"school":431,"items":432,"description":435,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":436},37,"23rd",2023,[18],[5,18,33,70],"Rotation","SHIKIYA DAISUKE","Osaka Institute of Fashion",[413,433,434,99],"QuickFree® click-TRAK®","No.10 Coil Zipper","These clothes rotate. In multiple senses of the word. Most trends rotate, as do almost all the things around us, and we are always in those spaces between rotations. That is where we live our lives. We must overcome those inter-rotary spaces. Perhaps we need rotating clothes in times such as these.","Fixing the zipper in place to make the clothes move instead of moving the zipper; that is surely a Copernican revolution! “What’s the point of moving the clothes?” That is a tasteless question; instead, we should appreciate this innovative idea, which no one had ever thought of before.\u003Cbr>(Kaname Murakami)",{"id":438,"edition":425,"edition2":425,"year":426,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":439,"productTypes":440,"title":441,"author":442,"school":14,"items":443,"description":445,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":446},38,[81],[5,33],"The birth","NISHINO ASAHI",[413,444],"METALUXE® Mirror Like Finish","A sphere sits atop a ring, and when its zipper is opened, a tiny sprout emerges, as if born from a flower bud. The bud, sprout, and ring sections are interchangeable and can be swapped out using screws, allowing the wearer to arrange the item to their liking.","This ring, which opens and closes like a jewelry box with a zipper, is exceptional in every way, from its materials and craftsmanship to its design concept. It is a piece that blends romance with the joy of transformation.\u003Cbr>(Kyoichi Fujita)\u003Cbr>This work is full of imagination, and the fact that it can be customized to one’s own preference is a testament to its exquisite craftsmanship.\u003Cbr>(Ai Tominaga)",{"id":448,"edition":449,"edition2":449,"year":450,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":451,"productTypes":452,"title":453,"author":454,"school":431,"items":455,"description":458,"imageCount":39,"cg":459,"judgeComment":19},39,"24th",2024,[18],[5,18,26,70],"Beauty as Individuals","IWANO RENYU",[55,456,457,380,299],"AquaGuard® NATULON® Coil Zipper","No. 10 Metal Zipper","The theme of “beauty as individuals” is expressed by adding new functionality to parts that were previously viewed in a limited (functional) way, reaffirming each as beautiful objects in their own right.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=b5e241ba-27d5-4bc5-8be4-8b748da0d358&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":461,"edition":449,"edition2":449,"year":450,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":462,"productTypes":463,"title":464,"author":465,"school":14,"items":466,"description":468,"imageCount":39,"cg":19,"judgeComment":469},40,[26],[18,39],"Protection","LO HSIANG HUA",[456,467],"Rotatable Buckle (Item Code: IB-SFP1)","In life, there are many beautiful and important things that we want to share with everyone. However, the motif of this piece is the desire to protect them from being touched or broken. More than just a bag or a display case, it represents a commitment to displaying something precious while also keeping it safe.","This innovative work serves both as a bag to protect valuables and as a showcase to display them. Its seamless integration with YKK products highlights its high level of craftsmanship and sincere dedication.\u003Cbr>(Noritaka Tatehana)\u003Cbr>This innovative work serves both as a bag to protect valuables and as a showcase to display them. Its seamless integration with YKK products highlights its high level of craftsmanship and sincere dedication.\u003Cbr>(Noritaka Tatehana)",{"id":471,"edition":472,"edition2":472,"year":473,"category":5,"strictCategory":5,"productCategories":474,"productTypes":475,"title":476,"author":477,"school":14,"items":478,"description":479,"imageCount":26,"cg":480,"judgeComment":19},41,"25th",2025,[5],[18,70],"Re Tree","KONNO KANADE",[456,299],"This garment has tree-like longevity, growing while embracing change. This will show us the way to a lifestyle that does not depend on consumption, wearing a structure that coexists with nature. Zippers make each part detachable, which allows the garment to be used for a long time while conducting partial repairs and replacements. It combines knitted fabrics and zippers to express furrows that evoke the vitality of a tree.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=0b235002-5b74-4453-b7c1-7c42e7d77830&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",{"id":482,"edition":472,"edition2":472,"year":473,"category":18,"strictCategory":18,"productCategories":483,"productTypes":484,"title":485,"author":486,"school":14,"items":487,"description":488,"imageCount":26,"cg":489,"judgeComment":19},42,[70],[5,70],"ATTACHMENT","TORII RYOTARO",[55,251],"A world where things possess value beyond mere visuals. This work drew inspiration from the background of wanting to wear something even if it doesn't fit one's body (attachment), and expressed it through shoes which are even more demanding in how they fit.","https:\u002F\u002Fembed.vntana.com\u002Fv2?productUuid=8ac80281-a535-42f9-bc9f-3d836e8eb9ad&clientSlug=dsr-fa&organizationSlug=ykk",[491,496,503,507,513,517,521,527,533,537,541,545,549,553,557,561,565,570,574],{"id":5,"type":492,"years":493,"rows":494},"L",[7],[495],{"main":5},{"id":18,"type":497,"years":498,"works":499},"S",[23,36,48],[500,501,502],[18],[33],[26],{"id":33,"type":492,"years":504,"rows":505},[59],[506],{"main":39},{"id":26,"type":497,"years":508,"works":509},[72,91,104],[510,511,512],[81,70],[11],[102],{"id":39,"type":492,"years":514,"rows":515},[118],[516],{"main":116,"sub":131},{"id":70,"type":492,"years":518,"rows":519},[141],[520],{"main":151,"sub":139},{"id":81,"type":492,"years":522,"rows":523},[163],[524,525],{"main":161},{"main":177,"invert":526},true,{"id":11,"type":497,"years":528,"works":529},[188,211,234],[530,531,532],[186,199],[209,220],[232,243],{"id":102,"type":492,"years":534,"rows":535},[256],[536],{"main":254,"sub":268},{"id":116,"type":497,"years":538,"works":539},[281],[540],[279],{"id":131,"type":492,"years":542,"rows":543},[293],[544],{"main":291,"sub":303},{"id":139,"type":492,"years":546,"rows":547},[317],[548],{"main":315,"sub":329},{"id":151,"type":492,"years":550,"rows":551},[341],[552],{"main":350,"sub":339},{"id":161,"type":497,"years":554,"works":555},[362],[556],[360,371],{"id":177,"type":492,"years":558,"rows":559},[386],[560],{"main":384,"sub":396},{"id":186,"type":497,"years":562,"works":563},[407],[564],[405,416],{"id":199,"type":492,"years":566,"rows":567},[426],[568,569],{"main":424},{"main":438},{"id":209,"type":492,"years":571,"rows":572},[450],[573],{"main":461,"sub":448},{"id":220,"type":497,"years":575,"works":576},[473],[577],[471,482],[579,584,589,594,599,604,609,614],{"id":580,"name":581,"title":582,"comment":583},"fujita","Kyoichi Fujita","designer (judge since the 3rd Fastening Awards)","Compared to when I was a student, I think the work produced by today’s students is of superior quality and shows far more sensitivity. There is simply no comparison. Unfortunately, however, it seems like the world is moving in the opposite direction right now. That’s why I would like all of you, with your excellent quality and sensitivity, to have a blast at these Awards! Your sense of playfulness will help us overcome these challenges! I’m rooting for you all!!",{"id":585,"name":586,"title":587,"comment":588},"mihara","Hideaki Mihara","designer (judge for the 7th-13th Fastening Awards)","I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the YKK Fastening Awards. I still vividly remember the sight of a student who, though they narrowly missed winning an Award, listened to the feedback with tears in their eyes during the individual review session. Their earnest gaze conveyed a deep passion for the Awards and the youthful energy they pour into their creative work, which moved me deeply. It is my heartfelt wish that the passion students have for creating things will continue to shine brightly in the future.",{"id":590,"name":591,"title":592,"comment":593},"sakaguchi","Hideaki Sakaguchi","designer\u002Fmodelist (judge since the 13th Fastening Awards)","Congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the Fastening Awards. The contest’s track record has firmly established the YKK Fastening Awards as a premier student competition, and I strongly feel that it has established and gained recognition for its unique raison d'être, setting it apart from other competitions. I believe this is entirely due to the outreach efforts of the Awards secretariat, the guidance provided by teachers at each school, and, above all, the hard work of all the participating students. I look forward to seeing the Awards continue to evolve with the times and become even more compelling in the future.",{"id":595,"name":596,"title":597,"comment":598},"hirokawa","Tamae Hirokawa","designer (judge since the 14th Fastening Awards)","I would like to offer my sincere congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the YKK Fastening Awards. Each year, the collection of works–which demand the unique functionality and aesthetic appeal only offered by YKK products–becomes more and more refined. Every time I encounter these singular creations, the culmination of the participants’ creativity and ingenuity, I discover new things and feel a sense of excitement. This competition, which has long supported the next generation and continues to provide a platform for taking on new challenges, is a truly wonderful and precious initiative, that is befitting of a leading Japanese company. I sincerely look forward to the continued growth of the YKK Fastening Awards as they open doors to the future with new possibilities.",{"id":600,"name":601,"title":602,"comment":603},"tatehana","Noritaka Tatehana","artist (judge since the 15th Fastening Awards)","Before I even knew it, I had been involved with the YKK Fastening Awards in a judging capacity for quite some time. Having the opportunity to engage with so many works has been a tremendous source of inspiration for me as a creator, just as it has been for all the participants. This competition, where we bear witness to design ideas brimming with originality and the unique methods participants devise to make use of YKK products, has grown into a platform that encourages bold experimentation, going beyond mere fashion design. I strongly feel that this growth is the result of the cumulative achievements of the many participants who have continued to take on new challenges.",{"id":605,"name":606,"title":607,"comment":608},"murate","Kensuke Murate","Urban Research creative director (judge since the 16th Fastening Awards)","Congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the Fastening Awards. I am truly impressed by how much the quality has improved since I first participated. I believe that as AI continues to advance, the fundamentals will become increasingly standardized. In that context, the experience of finding ways to express individuality will be crucial, so I hope creators will continue to see and experience as many things as possible with their own eyes.",{"id":610,"name":611,"title":612,"comment":613},"murakami","Kaname Murakami","Editor-in-Chief of WWDJAPAN (judge since the 23rd YKK Fastening Awards)","I am a relative newcomer among the judges, but the Awards have made me realize that even a single zipper can be a tool for transformation, as well as a material that can look like jewelry thanks to its beauty. I have become excited about the myriad possibilities that zippers hold, and I believe YKK’s products will inspire designers across a wide range of fields, from clothing to accessories and interior design, to propose new ways of using them as both garment accessories and fashion materials. I have also come to realize that YKK is a company committed to bringing such innovative ideas to life in society. I hope that the partnership between young creators and YKK will continue to update the world of fashion.",{"id":615,"name":616,"title":617,"comment":618},"nakazato","Yuima Nakazato","fashion designer and artist (judge since the 25th YKK Fastening Awards)","The zipper is one of the most essential elements in modern clothing, and for designers, the experience of thoroughly exploring that significance offers an invaluable learning opportunity. With a 25-year history, I believe the YKK Fastening Awards have become a vital platform for the future of the fashion industry.",1774947471877]