Nagisa is an outdoor music festival held two times a year in Tokyo and Osaka. This year among other popular brands and artists, Oshima San of BROS WEAR DESIGN is a Nagisa sponsor. We are very much looking forward to supporting him at the Tokyo leg of the festival held in the open court in front of Fuji TV at Odaiba.

Inspired by the looks sported by rockin celebs, Shelter Magazine recently did a fashion spread about girls that rock, titled GIRLS ROCK SHOW!

Four styles stand out, Sexy Rock, Electro Rock, Alternative Rock and Girls Punk. The Sexy Rock look uses Madonna circa 1983 (think Holiday) and Courtney Love as it's inspiration. Black matching underwear, garters, cropped vests and long black gloves. The electro rock channels M.I.A. Vivid colors, bold lines and suspenders. Shojono Tomo features as part of the Electro Rock look. The Alternative Rock girl splashes the assertive style around with monotone colors. Think Kate Moss and Devon Aoki. Girls Punk rocks mini skirts and girlie punk style. Working the Agynes Deyn black leather and red look.

When our funkalicious, fashion guru friend Gala Darling put out her birthday wish list this year we were chuffed to spot the pink swirling delights of CHAPTER among the other delicious picks.

It seemed wildly obvious that the Candy Pop ring was made for Gala and so the wish fairy packaged it up and sent it spiraling through the postal service to land on her door step in NYC. What became of the pink, luscious swirls of love after that is every Candy Pop Ring's dream. The one of a kind CHAPTER accessory followed Gala on her glorious birthday and beyond escapades, oh if that ring could talk the stories we are sure it could tell. Luckily for us Gala is the mastress of documenting her outings and we squealed with delight as we spotted the CHAPTER Candy Pop ring accompanying her on her travels. The Candy Pop blinged in Gala's Daily Outfits, it hang out with the Virgo beauties on their dazzling nights out, it attended the Virgo Birthday Extravaganza, got to be Gala's date at many of the New York Fashion Week shows and generally got to join in the fun and frivolity that is every moment of Gala's fabulous life.

As a result other global style lovers were keen to get a piece of the CHAPTER passion for fashion. While each accessory has it's own unique essence and one of a kind vibe they were all lovingly welcomed to new funky fashion homes. The day came when TokyoMade became CHAPTERless. Thankfully the gorgeous CHAPTER duo came to the rescue. When we opened up one of the many boxes we received yesterday we gasped with delight, starred longingly at the box of CHAPTER bling, looked at each other and smiled in wonder of the lushness, then ran for the camera, for this is what we saw...

CHAPTER is back in the house babes! Bring on the bling! Stay tuned, photographing and uploading coming real soon!

TokyoMade and Vision Air are proud to announce the latest Fragment event.

FRAGMENT
The concept of Fragment is to provide a multifaceted arena in which creators, admirers and shoppers can feel
that art, craft, process and design are close at hand.
Fragment opens the doors for artists, designers, their fans and customers to spend time together.
Creative artists, illustrators, clothing creators, accessory designers, live painters, music makers come together to expand the wave of exchanges. Positive stimulation for the Tokyo art scene.
Live painters and DJs create a dynamic vibe. A multi sensory event, Fragment invites all to see, feel, listen and sense the creativity.

Date:2008/11/3日(Holiday)
Time:Doors open 15:00 Close 21:00
Place:Super Deluxe @Roppongi www.super-deluxe.com
Entrance Fee:1000yen(Press and shop buyers free entrance with business card)
Organizer:TOKYOMADE www.tokyomade.com

Designers

Tshirt,Wear

セイマニ
イチゴ星人
EGAKEN
chief&mischief
BROS WEAR DESIGN
de kooi
mememachine
sasha

Accessories,Goods

BLITZKiss
chapter
Chi-bag
cometman
HARIKEN
Joya de Ceramic
nightingale
Hasu no hana + akiko
HOASHIYUSUKE
Lissita
MCKIBILLO
nightingale
Pancake Zoo
Rubin
SASHA
sci-fi
ShojonoTomo
Sonja de Boer
TinyAzure
Yulysses
まつもとやすたか

Illustra,Photo,

Hiroaki Koshiba
Kyori
machi
Michi
PHOTOGRAPHER HAL
RINCO
Sonja de Boer
YOUSACK
絵Colino

Live Painting

ESHIMASA
Junko Kawahara
Hiroaki Koshiba

DJs

Guy Perryman
AZUMA
discosmic
トーニャハーディング
KEN
ハルヲ

Sci Fi creations were recently on display at Mizu no Sora gallery in Nishi Ogikubo. Here are a few pics of the stunning showing of glass art and accessories.

With the Tokyo Designer's Week 08 beginning here in a week the buzz is spreading around town about what is hot and who to watch out for.

This year the format appears to be similar to the past few events. Displays and exhibitions this year include;

Tokyo Designer’s Week consists of these events:

100% Design Tokyo
100% Design Tokyo made its sensational debut in 2005. Receiving an overwhelming response from both the international and domestic design community as a new and highly respected design event, 100% Design Tokyo has already established itself as Japan’s premier contemporary interiors event.

CONTAINER DESIGNING TOWN
The theme for the 2008 Container Exhibition Ground is the “Container Designing Town”, where various brands, organizations and embassies coexist like in town to attract and fulfill excited visitors.

100% Futures
This year, the established student exhibition in Tokyo Designer’s Week will evolve into a collaboration project exhibition with the industry sector. It will not only a student exhibition like past years, nor will it be an ordinary company and school collaboration project but it will be an exhibition consists of two types of presentation. One of which is the work created by collaboration between various schools with a company. And the other is a exhibition of students work.

SHOP EXHIBITION
SHOP EXHIBITION 2008 will be held again this year in a form of collaboration project involving Design Association’s unique design oriented portal site which will soon launch in fall of 2008. Design related facilities located in Tokyo area will appear in virtual world this year to celebrate the new SHOP EXHIBITION 2008.

SHOP EXHIBITION this year will also collaborate with 100% Design Tokyo: 100% SHOP and other special categories within the venue. In 100% SHOP, visitors may purchase goods which are usually sold only in shops. And visitors can enjoy the concept and originality of each shop, gallery and showroom in other categories within 100% Design Tokyo. SHOP EXIHIBITION will be held by registered facilities including interior, product, fashion and all areas which involves design.

ZERO EXHIBITION
ZERO EXHIBITION aims to discover new and young designers. Talented young designers under 40 years old are gathered to exhibit their creative works at Akasaka Ark Hills Karajan (Satellite venue of Tokyo Designer’s Week). Tokyo Design Premio winners will be invited to exhibit at either Milano Salone or 100% Design London.

Keep your eyes on Jean Snow and Ping Mag for up to the minute coverage of the very popular Tokyo Design Week.

And of course should you happen to be in Tokyo November 3 come and celebrate the final day of this year's Tokyo Designer's Week with over 30 independent creators and designers at FRAGMENT. Super Deluxe November 3, 3-9pm.

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, Tokyo is a cabaret sketch art salon. On Saturday November 22nd at La Boheme on Kotto Dori at 9pm-2am the good Doctor will be hosting an art exhibition showcasing the work of Sketch Artists and Photographer Martine Cotton.

The event will be peppered with cabaret performances by a variety of Dr. Sketchy's muses which include Tokyo's own World Famous Ms. Exotic World Champions, Miss Erochica Bamboo, Cherry Typhoon, Safi and The Murasaki Baby Dolls with a special performance by Deanne of Hooplovers fame.

Among the featured artists are Dr. Sketchy's New York Founder and professional illustrator, Molly Crabapple along with Tokyo's own Josh McKible creator of the Nani Bird series recently on display in Shibuya Station courtesy of Art Below and Laura Hammer an artist who found the magic in Crayola and turned it into artistic alchemy and a whole host of professional and amateur young artisans.

Dr Sketchy's is also open for art submissions until November 15. Check out the details here.

We couldn't resist putting this stunning snap shot of TokyoMade friend Tera who picked up a pair of BLITZ Kiss Uma Chan Earrings for her special birthday celebration!

Looking gorgeous with her rockin accessories and super sweet cake. Happy Birthday Tera, wishing you a color filled and adventurous year!

With Tokyo Design Week in full swing we are out and about at various creative events while in full on preparation mode for Monday's celebratory end to Tokyo Design Week 2008 - FRAGMENT.

Along side the designer's market, live painters and funky music makers we will be giving away prizes at the end of Guy Perryman's set - 8pm. Every one is a winner baby!