Laforet Market" is a new market project held irregularly at Laforet Harajuku, where customers and creators can meet. This time, the fourth edition of "Laforet Market" will be held at "Laforet Harajuku".Laforet Market vol.4 "PEOPLEwill be held on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24.
This event brings together creators, makers, and stores of all genres to present culture as a "C to C(Creator to Customer)" market where customers can encounter creations. This fourth edition follows the first "one idea" in September 2017, the second "Chrismas" in December 2017, and the third "TOKYO " in March 2018.
This year's event will feature about 40 booths under the theme of "PEOPLE. In addition to a wide variety of booths from fashion, art, lifestyle, and food, there will also be a zine workshop by Hannah Fushihara Aaron, the curator of SHEROS( and SHEROS), an art project in which participants are encouraged to "write a letter to a female hero. Various events will also be held, including a zine production workshop by Hannah Fushihara Aaron, curator of SHEROS(SEAROSE), a participatory art project that encourages people to write letters to their female heroes, and "BOOK SHARING," an initiative of J-WAVE(81.3FM), a Tokyo-based FM radio station.
Some of the stalls include. Some of the shops include "HIGH(er)magazine," a new media created by millennials, COOKIEBOY, a popular icing cookie brand, "EPICHOLIDAE," a kids' brand that mainly sells remade used T-shirts, and "SIWA Collection," which offers products using a special type of Japanese paper called "Naolon. SIWA Collection, which develops products using a special Japanese paper called "Naoron.
HIGH(er)market
HIGH(er)magazine is an independent magazine produced by five members of the same generation. Each issue focuses on an issue that is an extension of the daily lives of young people on a personal level, and the concept is to create a place where people of the same generation can think together about these issues. This year's event will feature items for sale by young people who have been involved with the magazine, a portrait corner, and a book stand selected by the editor-in-chief, Haru.
COOKIEBOY
COOKIEBOY, which has collaborated with various projects and fashion brands on icing cookies and is popular among the fashion industry, offers cookies with detailed colors and craftsmanship.
EPICHOLIDAE
A kids' brand that started in 2017, mainly featuring remade used T-shirts, connecting parents and children. With a silhouette that takes advantage of the length of adult-size clothes and one-of-a-kind designs unique to used items, these shirts can be worn for a long time from ages 3 to 10 years old.
SIWA Collection
The company develops products using Naoron, a special water-resistant and durable Japanese paper developed in-house. PAPER WA|SIWA" designed by Naoto Fukasawa. PAPER EDEN with naoron," a paper flower created with floral artist edenworks. AYUKO HISHIKAWA Paper Accessory" designed by hat designer Ayuko Hishikawa. These three brands are introduced in this issue.
The information provided by specialists in each genre and those who enjoy those cultures may lead you to new genres that you have never experienced before. This is a rare chance to meet independent creators who seem to be ahead of their time. Please come and visit us.
Text_Shinri Kobayashi
Laforet Market vol.4 "PEOPLE
Held: June 23, 2018 ( Sat ) - June 24, 2018 ( Sun )
Time: 11:00-19:00 00( admission until 18:30 )
Admission: Free
Venue: Laforet Museum Harajuku ( Laforet Harajuku 6F)
http://www.laforet.ne.jp/museum_event/market/
List of stall holders
FASHION: Angie La La Vintage, CORNER, Ecle. Vintage Used Clothing & Antiques, EPICHOLIDAE, KOCHANCHI, n8ise, Six COUP DE FOUDRE, 039 LAUNDRY
LIFESTYLE: FLOWERS by heelmooi, It's so easy, TRICOTÉ
ART/CREATOR: COOKIEBOY, gobestamp, HIGH(er)market, holiday, Kawaii☆Stars, KIAN, MAN MADE WORKS, SIWA Collection
FOOD&DRINK: TOBIRA
GROCERY: AMERICAN SWEETS SHOP
and more...
