Playtime Tokyo took place in Shibuya, one of the busiest and most vibrant area of Tokyo with an easy access by public transport. About 250 brands were represented at the fair, some from Japan (Arch and Line, Enn Hüt, Ami Amie…) or Australia (Haveli Design) and many others from Europe (Bang Bang Copenhagen, Les Enfantines, Nanana…).

Three Trend Spaces where Japanese artists created installations allowed their art to mingle with new trends, and some creative silhouettes introduced us to a wide selection of brands.

I loved the giant and colorful origami props by Cochae, a design studio founded by Yousuke Jikuhara and Miki Takeda in 2003. They recently won the prize “Good toy” for their game ton ton sumo edited by Kokuyo. Mix of prints and patterns and bold colors!

caption: top photo: Supergraphic trend space by Cochae 

look 1, bottom left: top by Baker, pants by Munster Kids; middle: total look by Enn Hüt; look 3, bottom right: vest by Ami Amie, tee shirt by Blomor, shorts by little things

This space was pretty amazing as well, with the giant knitted octopus as a central masterpiece. Artist 203gow lives in a world where everyday objects are gradually replaced or covered by knitting objects. That set the mood!

Maybe my favorite of all three spaces. I first thought it was all about jelly fishes and underwater world until I noticed the artist standing by her creations. We chit chatted for a bit and she explained to me that the hand felted objects on display are mushrooms, beautiful art work! Please check out her website as well, you may fall in love with her other creations such as beans rings.

©All photographs by Marie Maglaque, Etincelle Creative STUDIO

{Thank you so much Marie, wish I could go to Tokyo one day}