HIROKO KOSHINO 2014 Spring Summer Collection was shown on Friday, October 11th, at YEBISU GARDEN HALL. With the theme of the collection being ''Story of light and shadow'', brilliantly-colored print pieces appeared on the runway illuminated by shadow of the grid. The designer finally revealed 65 works which received extensive applause from the audience. Thank you very much for coming to our show.
Hiroko Koshino designed uniform costumes for Japanese National Gymnast and Trampoline team, worn from September 30th, at World Championships Artistic Gymnastics in Antwerp, Belgium. The uniform was designed with such hope as powerful like 'Masurao' (brave warrior Japanese man), splendid like 'Yamate Nadeshiko' (Feminine, sensible Japanese women). Mr. Kohei Uchimura is challenging a feat, fourth-consecutive gymnastic individual all-round champion, that has never been accomplished, and Mr. Kenzo Shirai has already made a big success of new techniques which was named after him, ''Shirai''. Please pay attention to their performances as well as the costume which may enhance the performance.
(c)Toshiaki Fujii
Ginza KURAMA-KAI is a recital group consisted of long established business owners of Ginza with artistic skill’s. Consequent to the opening of HIROKO KOSHINO’s flagship shop in Ginza last year, the designer joined Ginza KURAMA-KAI and appeared on stage of KURAMA-KAI’s recital held on Semtember 26th. A wide range of performances such as Kouta・Nagauta・Nougaku・Katobushi・Utazawa・Tokiwazu・Icchubushi・Kiyomoto were shown at the event which exposed GINZA owners deep attainment for traditional Japanese performing arts. Hiroko Koshino, whose stage name is Kineya Rokunobujyo, appeared as lead-off performer and presented Syamisen ''Sagimusume'', and received plaudits from large audience. Young Geisya in Shinbashi made a grand appearance in the middle of the event and it was a graceful moment for all of us spent with many guest who took delight in elegant pursuits.
An annual festival ''Kishiwada Danjiri Festival'' was held on September 14th and 15th.
Despite the terriable typhoon which struck the main island of Japan, the Danjiri festival float covered with rain hood ran with passion and embodiment of valiancy. Many guests visited the Koshino Gallery this year as well, and enjoyed the festival with Koshino’s three sisters along with the late ''Oka-chan'', mother of three sisters.
Hiroko Koshino's private house in Ashiya which was just completed last May was introduced in the magazine. A new extension building has been added adjacent to former studio and guest house built 12years ago. Big picture windows that opens out to the garden creates the feel of luscious nature wherever you are in the house. We hope you enjoy the article.
