The first annual Color Revolution seminar was held in Tokyo, Japan from October 10-13. Chiemi Akiyama hosted the three-day color and design trend event. It is the first of its kind in Japan.
Group pic of color seminar attendees
The seminar was attended by 30 individuals from all over Japan. Background experience was varied and included designers, marketers, students, textile designers, kimono stylists, visual merchandisers and even one psychologist. In addition to hands-on workshops, attendees listened to color experts to learn more about the business of color marketing. On the last day, workshop groups presented color palette and theme boards. This review session revealed color trends that are currently in fashion throughout Japan.
As you can see from the pics below, attendees were dressed in the latest Japanese fashion. I especially enjoyed all the layering of texture, color and pattern. This influence is in part passed down from the traditional kimono culture. Young women in Japan still occasionally wear kimonos, adding modern jewelry or accessories to update the look.
The latest styles from Tokyo
Michiko and Chiemi Akiyama (in purple fringed poncho)
Palette board represents color direction for Japan 2009
Style board in progress
Final presentation boards
