
櫛下町 伸一
文化ファッション大学院大学 学長
Realizing your dreams
強烈で個性的なデザインを発信し続けるファッションデザインコースの1年次では、必修科目の「基礎研究・創作」で作品をデザインする上で、「挑戦・実験・失敗」を大いに奨励しています。中でも失敗は必ず将来の成功に繋がります。これらをトレンドに左右されない「今」の精神で作品にまとめ、8体以上のフルコーディネイトとして制作します。
そこで、1年終了時に、各自の未来を描きつつ、自分とは? 自分がやるべきことは? 目標は? 時代を越えた美しさとは? さらなる夢は? など自身のデザイナーとしての指針を導き出します。
その「何か」を自分のものにしたところで、2年次の「修了研究・創作」では、自分の個性、オリジナルをビジネスに繋げる条件を考慮して、修士としての集大成作品にまとめます。ヴィジュアルブックはこれらの発表のステージのひとつです。
彼らの自信と誇りが、やがて揺るぎのない「自分ブランド」を確立するため、夢の実現へ向けてさらに一歩前進できるものと期待します。

Shinichi Kushigemachi
President,
Bunka Fashion Graduate University
Realizing your dreams
The Fashion Design Course is honoured to play an integral role in nurturing a core group of young, innovative, and passionate designers. Our expectations for students are high, and in their first year, they engage in intensive research and multiple projects within a limited time frame, and creating eight full outfits is a vital part of our curriculum. We encourage students to embrace challenges, take bold risks, and learn from their failures. At BFGU, we firmly believe that failure is not just a setback, but a stepping stone to future success. By the end of the year, they are challenged to explore their limits, exploring their direction: What is my mission as a fashion designer, and how can I contribute to society? What is my ultimate goal? What is the essence of timeless aesthetics beyond fleeting trends?
After establishing a solid foundation and defining their creative vision, students move into an advanced level in their second year, where their focus broadens towards refining originality and personal expression. They also gain business perspectives to understand the complexities of the industry. An important aspect of their final development is the creation of a Visual Book, which reflects their creative journey and vision, showcasing their ideas and progress
BFGU is believed to be a driving force in nurturing creativity, confidence, and the determination needed to realise their dreams. With passion and commitment, our students take significant steps toward achieving their goals. For those who aspire to build their own personal brand, we provide the guidance and support to bring that vision to life.