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The Global Fashion Concentration (GFC) has been founded for students who wish to gain their MA in fashion and textile studies in English. It strives to bridge theory and practice within a global context with a focus on fashion related art and design. As the course is based in Japan, there are classes offered on Japanese aesthetics and language. An array of trans-disciplinary subjects related to fashion are offered. The core subject of the GFC, titled "Project Research", is led by specialists and industry counterparts and is designed to allow students to develop their individual research proposals both in practice and theory. Students will have access to Bunka’s celebrated fashion library and world-class fashion museum for research and inspiration. Additionally, internships at high profile Japanese brands such as Anrealage, as well as the National Art Center enable students to implement real world connections between concept and practical knowledge. To be eligible to graduate, students are required to complete either a full Master’s thesis, or a collection. In 2016, GFC launched a double degree program with the prestigious Parisian design school École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD). Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to present their MA project at the ENSAD final collection show and exhibition in Paris. GFC is a concentrated program: Excellence in creation and skill as well as strong motivation, commitment and patience will be required. Successful graduates will be candidates for employment in all areas and levels of the fashion industry across the world, including design, journalism, fashion buying, curation, and academia.

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 bunkaglobalfashion

GFC Students Internship

Or graduated student Chloé Michaud, who graduated in March this year; experienced her internship at NACT National Art Center Tokyo and had the opportunity to work during the exhibition Fashion in Japan 2045 – 2020 last summer.

Also, Laure Julien, from the École Nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, who started the exchange program. at GFC last year is currently experiencing her internship at the fashion brand Eatable of Many Orders, in Atami city.

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 bunkaglobalfashion

Rethinking Fashion Globalization

Prof. Takagi published a co-edited book: Rethinking Fashion Globalization (Bloomsbury, 2021).

This book brings reflective critiques of the fashion system from fashion scholars, researchers and creative practitioners.

It is divided into three themes, ‘Disruptions in Time and Space’, ‘Nationalism and Transnationalism’ and ‘Global Design Practices’.

Find the book here

February 22, 2021 bunkaglobalfashion

We started textile experiments!

Our GFC students started textile experiments at Bunka Gakuen University. Following all safety procedures to prevent the Corona virus infection, our students have started to use the university facilities for their textile experiments such as ink-jet printer, sublimation print, and silk screen.

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 bunkaglobalfashion

GFC student Carlin Brown for the North Face and Kaytranada

Our GFC student Carlin Brown participated in the styling for the promotion video of Spring/Summer 2021 the North Face campaign. The video can be seen through the following link.

The North Face | URBAN EXPLORATION Spring Summer 2021

As costume assistant, she also participated in the styling for a music video by Kaytranada, which can be seen through the following link .

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 bunkaglobalfashion

Second application session 2021 closed

The second application session for the April 2021- March 2023 program has ended.
Applicants who are interested in applying for April 2022- March 2024, feel free to contact us through our website’s email address, or check our website for updates on the start of the next application session.
For more questions and information regarding our program, don’t hesitate to contact us.