Plus size fashion show to be held at Shinjuku ALTA to appreciate all body types!

23.September.2017 | FASHION

The TGPC are holding a fashion show titled “TOKYO GLAMOROUS POCCHARI COLLECTION 2017A/W” for plus size brands and plus size women at Shinjuku ALTA on Friday September 29th.

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Amidst an time where slender models are all the rage at fashion events in Japan, plus size model Ai Momoka is hosting a fashion show just for plus size models where lots of plus size fashion brands are set to get together. For Momoka, fashion has nothing to do with whether your big or small – it’s about having fun.

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The plus size models appearing at the event are all in favour of this stance. In order for true plus size fashion shows to be held not just overseas but in Japan too, runway walk lessons have been held every week for more than half a year.

 

Some of the surprise participating groups include Dinos Cecile’s “plump,” GSI Creos’s “VARAL DE MODA+,” Cuulong Trading’s “CL,” International Swan Group’s “GOLDJAPAN,” and more. People will have the opportunity to see numerous fashion brands displaying items you normally can’t buy, made-to-order dresses and more at the show.

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On the day of the event, a website titled “GLAPOCHA” will be launched with information on plus size fashion, and there will also be a talk by the models. The website will have articles written by the models from their perspective on topics like fashion, food and events.

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Ai Momoka wants fashion to be put first and for more spaces to be created where people can enjoy going out looking good without worrying about their body type. So two plus size fashion shows, “S/S” and “A/W,” will continue to be held every year.

 

Don’t miss out on this first-of-its-kind fashion show in Japan.

 

■Information

TOKYO GLAMOROUS POCCHARI COLLECTION 2017 A/W

Date: Friday Sept. 29, 2017

First Slot – OPEN 13:30 / START 14:00 / FINISH 15:00

Second Slot – OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00 / FINISH 20:30

 

Location: “ALTA THEATER” at Shinjuku ALTA 7F

Price: Both slots – Women: ¥3,000 + 1 drink ticket ¥500 / Men: ¥4,000 + 1 drink ticket ¥500料金:1部、2部とも女性 3,000円+1ドリンク券500円、

*All males must be accompanied by a female.

 

Sign-up:

https://passmarket.yahoo.co.jp/event/show/detail/01c99az44abd.html

A photo will be taken of all attendees at the end of the show and posted on “GLAPOCHA” the following day.

 

 

【Plus Size Fashion Information Site “GLAPOCHA”】

Launching: September 29, 2017 at 3pm

URL: https://glapocha.jp/

 

 

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