MESSAGE

Katsuhiro Hamada

President
Bunka Fashion Graduate University

Bunka Fashion Graduate University, founded in 2006, will proudly celebrate its fourteenth anniversary graduation in March of 2021. Since the founding of BFGU, the rapidly evolving fashion industry has established and developed a new level of mastery and proficiency in the intellectual property business. During this same period, BFGU has become one of the most renowned institutions of postgraduate studies in the fashion industry. It is also noted for the growing number of talented and motivated students capable of infusing innovative design values on the international level.

One of BFGU most recognized programs is the Fashion Design Course. Second year graduate students are challenged to present concept as well as philosophy in an in-depth research of more than 13 fully coordinated works of art. Intensive examinations and portfolio presentation are mandatory to earn credits toward graduation.

Only select number of highest standards of quality will be featured in BFGU’s Visual Book. Their original designs feature functionality based on human engineering, and at the same time reflect the personalities of their creators. We are proud and continue to be confident that graduates’ contributions to the fashion industry and their futures will meet the limitless expectations of society for decades to come.