Wataru Tominaga wins 31 Hyères Festival

As drawn into the vortex of a color kaleidoscope one feels at the sight of the collection of Wataru Tominaga. Abstract patterns in bright tones collide, Echoes of sportswear mix with kimono-like shapes. Often the surface of the self-made fabric creations appear chapped, as is the case with too thickly applied paint.

Only a year ago, that Wataru Tominaga with this collection celebrated its completion at Central Saint Martins College in London. Now the 28-year-old Japanese all doors are open to a great career. He could accept the Première Vision Grand Prix of the 31st edition of the International "Festival of Fashion and Photography" in Hyères yesterday evening.(mother of the bride dresses)

This is one of the most important awards for young fashion world. Designers like Viktor & Rolf, Henrik Vibskov and Anthony Vaccarello he helped once the breakthrough. Every year, the multi-day festival which also talents in photography are excellent, take place in the light-flooded rooms of the Villa Noailles on the French Côte d'Azur. In the twelve-member jury, among other designer Pierre Hardy and Nicole Phelps (Director VOGUE Runway) were represented this year, the line had Julien Dossena, creative director of Paco Rabanne held.

Tominagas daring, his disregard of traditional gender roles and the strong visual orientation of the collection were decisive for the decision, it was in the jury. "It's incredible how he mixes prints and volume constructed, he acts like a young Issey Miyake," Julien Dossena said the winner of his praise. A "wow factor" attested Designer Jean-Paul Lespagnard, winner of the previous year, the collection: "It radiates pure joy."

Wataru Tominagas skilful game with prints and abstract shapes is not accidental: Dating from Toyko youngster occupied in London the program "Fashion Print" He gained experience among others in the studios of Maison Margiela under John Galliano. His inspiration draws Tominaga from the fashion of the 60s, 70s and 80s - known to be the most colorful decades in recent fashion history - and the silhouettes of the early Japanese avant-garde designers. "I want to bring more imagination in fashion, especially in the men's fashion", he explained his motivation.(http://www.dressesmallau.co/white-formal-dresses-c168/)

In the further development of his vision he now receives support: The Première Vision Grand Prix is ​​endowed with prize money of $ 15,000. Furthermore Wataru Tominaga will bring an exclusive capsule collection in collaboration with the French tradition brand Petit Bateau on the market and he gets the chance to design a collection in collaboration with the workshops of Chanel. The fashion house has 2014 partners of the competition. The thus created collection will be exhibited during the next edition of the festival. Last year, the honor of the German designer Annelie Schubert was given.

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