BRANDS & DESIGNERS EXPO shines a spotlight on independent brands, emerging labels, and innovative designers from Japan and around the world. This exclusive area gathers fashion-forward collections, one-of-a-kind pieces, and concept-driven designs, offering buyers and retailers a chance to discover new talents and original creations that go beyond mass production.
BRANDS & DESIGNERS EXPO
ABOUT
Designer’s Gate, located inside BRANDS & DESIGNERS EXPO,
brings together emerging brands and designers from Japan and around the world.
Explore the zone to connect and discover truly unique offerings.
Exhibitor Profile
● Apparel
(women’s, men’s, unisex)
● Bags
● Accessories
(jewelry, hats, scarves, etc.)
● Footwear
(Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Sneakers, etc.)
● Lifestyle goods
● Leather goods
● Genderless /
seasonless design
● Limited-edition or
small-lot collections
etc.
Visitor Profile
● Importers/distributors
● Select shops
● Boutiques
● Department stores
● Mass retailers
● Fashion/lifestyle retailers
● Trading companies
● EC/online stores
● Designers/stylistsetc.
etc.
GALLERY
FaW TOKYO – Sub Shows
BRANDS & DESIGNERS EXPO
Japanese and international fashion brands dealing with apparel, bags, shoes, accessories, lifestyle goods, and more.
MADE in JAPN EXPORT FAIR
Made in Japan manufacturers aiming to export overseas, including apparel, fashion items, textiles/fabrics, traditional technologies, and OEM/ODM factories.
DESIGNERS' GATE
Emerging Japanese and international designers with unique and original designs.
(Held inside BRANDS & DESIGNERS EXPO)
FASHION SOURCING EXPO
Japanese and Asian OEM/ODM companies, garment factories, sample production, and more.
TEXTILE EXPO
Textile, fabric, fanctional materials, trims (buttons, zippers, etc.), and other fashion parts.
SUSTAINABLE FASHION EXPO
Companies dealing with eco-friendly materials, recycled fibers, sustainable production, and more.
WELLNESS/BEAUTY/FUNCTIONAL CLOTHES EXPO
Wellness-focused and beauty-supporting items, including stress-relief clothing and comfort-oriented textiles.
SPORTS FASHION EXPO
Performance wear, activewear, training gear, functional materials, sportswear OEM, and more.
FASHION TECH EXPO
Service and solution, such as IT and Digital Transformation for fashion industry.
Held in Autumn Edition Only:
iOFT - International Optical Fair Tokyo
Asia's leading and Japan's largest trade show for eyewear and sunglasses.
Japan Eyewear Award
One of the industry's most prestigious recognitions for the best products in eyewear design and technology.