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This is a list of news distributed to various media outlets by VOUTRAIL THE FASHION ACADEMY.
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LINK June 12, 2026
Children's swimwear designed by students has been commercialized and is now on sale at Shimamura Group's "Birthday" stores.
LINK June 10, 2026
"VR Fashion Course" Launched. A full-scale effort to cultivate digital creators who possess both fashion expression skills and garment-making techniques.
LINK May 7, 2026
How to convey the brand's appeal? Gen Z students propose solutions to premium denim brand "YANUK" using AI data analysis.
LINK April 30, 2026
AI-powered verification of actual pant silhouettes based on body type analysis — Data analysis collaboration project with Newrope Co., Ltd., Part 3 of 2026
LINK April 27, 2026
Should you peel off the cap seal or leave it on? Current students investigate using AI data — A data analysis collaboration project with Newrope Co., Ltd., Part 2 of 2026.
LINK April 23, 2026
Will long-sleeved t-shirts sell in the summer? Current students investigate using AI data — A data analysis collaboration project with Newrope Co., Ltd., Part 1 of 2026
LINK April 2, 2026
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION changes its name to "VOUTRAIL THE FASHION ACADEMY"
LINK March 12, 2026
Six selected students from Super Designer will be exhibiting at the Paris-based joint exhibition "TRANOÏ TOKYO" for the first time! Six brands will be presented.
LINK February 20, 2026
Limited items released in collaboration with the film "Wicked" and Super Designer
LINK February 4, 2026
Announcement of "VOUTRAIL × tanakadaisuke" collaboration T-shirts to commemorate the school name change. Limited quantities available.
LINK January 27, 2026
Invited to participate in the February 2026 exhibition of "Première Vision Paris," one of the world's largest fashion fabric trade fairs, marking our first appearance on the international stage under our new name, "VOUTRAIL."
LINK January 16, 2026
Graduate Marin Enomoto receives highest evaluation at international fashion competition "INJEKCIJA" and is selected as one of the top "Laureates."
LINK December 26, 2025
Invited to participate in the "2025 PTU Fashion Week" hosted by Pyeongtaek University in Korea! Speaking at the "GLOBAL FASHION SEMINAR" as an international partner school
LINK December 11, 2025
"Entrepreneurship Development Program" allows students to start their own brands while still in school. Five student producers have launched five brands
LINK December 5, 2025
Coloring the city with fashion and art! Participating in the "Shin-Osaka Mikuni Art Festival 2025" regional co-creation project
LINK December 3, 2025
Winner of the Grand Prix and Runner-up at the Asia's New Designer Fashion Contest for the second year in a row!
LINK November 28, 2025
Students create official costumes for the entire cast of the play "Seven Days Later, the Tower Burned Down"
LINK November 21, 2025
TGC x Bishu teamed up to hold the first ever "New Designer Discovery Project" and won the Grand Prix! Also won the TGC Award.
LINK November 14, 2025
A long-established cabaret club takes to the runway! A styling show is held at the Osaka Juso revitalization event "Try-Yaru x Holiday"
LINK November 11, 2025
Collaboration with HOTSOX, a long-established sock brand from New York. Students design "wearable art."
LINK October 9, 2025
Taking on the world at the Osaka-Kansai Expo! Creating sustainable fashion for the future using Kyoto black crested dyeing and airbag materials
LINK October 5, 2025
"Used Clothing Store of the Future" opens in Umekita Park. In collaboration with TOPPAN and Human Forum, unwanted household clothing is recycled into fashion.
LINK September 26, 2025
Student shop "Nue" opens for a limited time at HEP FIVE! Proposing a new style of "Ura-Hara x Uniform"
LINK September 17, 2025
We are participating in an unprecedented collaboration between Hankyu Men's Osaka and Takashimaya Osaka. Our school's Super Designer has co-created items with the knitwear industry in Wakayama, and these items will be sold at both department stores!
LINK August 3, 2025
Collaborating with the Japanese premium underwear brand "gravevault", we have commercialized boxer shorts designed by students with the theme of "Japanese beauty".
LINK June 20, 2025
Live draping performance at the Portugal Pavilion at the Osaka Kansai Expo
LINK June 13, 2025
[OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x EST] Students from Fashion Business the Umeda area! They propose "summer trend-setting outfits" to the popular shopping facility EST!
LINK June 11, 2025
[Event Report] Nagai Park becomes a runway! A fashion show is held at the "Nagai Collection" event associated with the French international exhibition "Futurotextiles 7"!
LINK May 21, 2025
[AI Introduction] What colors do Japanese people wear in December? - Data analysis collaboration project with New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK May 16, 2025
[AI Overview] Which age group wears scarves the most? - Data analysis collaboration project with New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK May 14, 2025
[AI Introduction] A detailed analysis of the ratio of short boots to long boots worn in Japan and Korea! - A data analysis collaboration project with New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK May 9, 2025
[AI Introduction] Are you a silver or gold person? Analyzing accessory trends by age and season - Data analysis collaboration project with New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK May 1, 2025
Students create upcycled costumes for model and talent Rikako Sasaki! On display at "Considering Carbon Neutrality 2025 by SATOYAMA & SATOUMI movement"
LINK April 30, 2025
Costumes made by our school students were used at the "Mynavi TGC in Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025"
LINK April 11, 2025
Participated in the sustainable event "DENIM SCRAMBLE" at Takashimaya Osaka store. Denim jackets and pants designed by students were manufactured by craftsmen in Sanbi!
LINK April 2, 2025
A limited collection of upcycled accessories has been released in collaboration between Patou's creative team and OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION!
LINK April 1, 2025
Concluded a partnership agreement with Izumiotsu City regarding regional industrial promotion and human resource development.
LINK April 1, 2025
Isetan Shinjuku store's Re-Style Plus will be selling student work for the first time in the upcycling project "Peace de Mirai". Super Designer of our school has been appointed as a collaborator!
LINK February 12, 2025
[Notice of School Name Change] OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION College will be reborn as VOUTRAIL THE FASHION ACADEMY.
LINK February 6, 2025
A new challenge at NEW ENERGY TOKYO! Students held upcycling demonstrations and talk shows at the exhibition booth of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store's clothing upcycling project "roop"
LINK January 21, 2025
Winner of the Grand Prix at the Senken Shimbun Fashion School Awards! Selected as the No. 1 fashion school in the country
LINK December 10, 2024
[OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x Panasonic] Solving problems faced by fashion stylists with beauty appliances! The effectiveness of "Nanocare" was demonstrated in the process of "care for damage caused by hair styling"
LINK November 8, 2024
Achieving 3 major domestic contests! OIF wins Grand Prix at the 24th YKK Fastening Award! A great achievement following the Soen Award and AFC Grand Prix!
LINK October 31, 2024
A great achievement for the second year in a row! Two brands Super Designer won the Grand Prix at the Asia Fashion Collection! They will be making their runway debut at New York Fashion Week!
LINK October 24, 2024
The era of enjoying fashion at Super has arrived! Students make Life's original clothing brand "LIFE BASIC" more attractive through styling
LINK October 22, 2024
Customer service sales tops Japan! Fashion Business student wins Grand Prix at "PAL FOUNDATION CUP"
LINK October 17, 2024
At "Namba Soto Fes 2024", Stylist students will be showcasing their styling using items from famous outdoor brands! We are fully supporting the first-ever "Outdoor Fashion Show"!
LINK September 24, 2024
[Korea Training Report] Dongdaemun Wholesale Market and mixed outfits and photo shoots using items from Korea's up-and-coming brands. Seoul Metropolitan Government supports project to spread the appeal of K-Fashion in Japan!
LINK September 13, 2024
The original shop "Cangal", planned and operated by Brand Management will open at HEP FIVE! The store will be operated for three months with the theme of Grand Pacore!
LINK July 1, 2024
Gensoen Editor-in-Chief Mikinori Kojima has been invited as a "special instructor"! Powerfully updating "design education"!
LINK June 19, 2024
Rensuke Iwano, a student in the Creative Designer course Fashion Creator won the Grand Prix at the 98th Soen Awards! Rensuke Iwano is the top new designer!
LINK June 18, 2024
Utilizing digital technology to pass on traditional techniques! Rare "master craftsmanship materials" made by local artisans are transformed into creative products without waste through 3D modeling (Results report)
LINK June 4, 2024
We are fully supporting the new brand "UNIT CHEST" project of Misawa Co., Ltd., which produces T-shirts with a hundred different designs for every person. The works of 11 students have been commercialized and are on sale!
LINK May 31, 2024
The current students of Super Designer are thriving! Nine students received offers from three highly sophisticated select shops and are selling their own brands!
LINK April 5, 2024
How will the trend keyword "see-through," which has continued from 2022 to 2023, penetrate and change? - Data analysis collaboration project with New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK April 4, 2024
A fashion show with the Mint Bureau's "Sakura Passage" as the runway! Highly creative creations by students at Kansai's "famous cherry blossom spots"!
LINK March 29, 2024
Are consumers aware of "trend colors"? - Data analysis collaboration project with Newrope Co., Ltd.
LINK March 21, 2024
Using AI to explore the differences in styling between "#tall" and "#short" - Data analysis collaboration project with Newrope Co., Ltd.
LINK March 11, 2024
High neck style or crew neck style? Looking back on winter styling with data - Data analysis collaboration project with New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK March 1, 2024
Invested and supported the "tanakadaisuke" runway show at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO. Current student brands will also be on display at the venue.
LINK February 7, 2024
Making waves at NEW ENERGY TOKYO! Four students selected from the OIF Super Designer for the highly competitive "EMERGING" program, which has a 10% success rate.
LINK February 2, 2024
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x Italy Polimoda School Rediscover the charm of kimono! Taking on the challenge of new upcycled creations with the theme of “KIMONO✖MODE”!
LINK January 18, 2024
Our school won the ``Semi-Grand Prize'' at the ``Fashion School Awards'' sponsored by Senken Shimbun!
LINK January 5, 2024
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x Colorful Factory Make your factory an attractive workplace! Industry and academia collaborate on product planning for a new uniform brand that overturns preconceptions. The design devised by the students has been made into a product!
LINK November 15, 2023
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x Japan Jacquard Embroidery Industry Association We want to convey the wonders of embroidery to the world! Students and companies collaborate through the "Good Embroidery Day" contest. Produce and sell embroidery works with original designs!
LINK November 10, 2023
4 Grand Prix Winners! OIF students make great strides in major domestic contests! At the YKK Fastening Awards, Daisuke Shikiya topped 7,815 works nationwide!
LINK October 24, 2023
Two Super Designer make their runway debut at New York Fashion Week! Double Grand Prix winner at "Asia Fashion Collection"!
LINK October 10, 2023
Super Designer is once again taking part in the second upcycling project, "Peace de Mirai," which is being carried out by six retailers, including Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, in collaboration with approximately 50 brands and creators from Japan and abroad!
LINK October 2, 2023
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x Narcissus Upcycle dead stock! Young creators taking on the challenge of re-valuing discarded clothing through the power of design, styling and PR.
LINK September 26, 2023
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION x TSI The practical classroom for learning shop management has been completely renewed!
LINK September 10, 2023
Student shop “ISO” opens at HEP FIVE in Umeda, Osaka! Proposing "Newtro fashion" that is popular among teenagers!
LINK August 23, 2023
Pyeongtaek University in South Korea signs MOU with Seoul Fashion Hub. Accelerating the enrichment of educational content to experience Korean fashion
LINK July 12, 2023
Collaboration begins with Korean apparel purchasing service “Shinsan Market”! Accelerating the development of fashion business personnel who can gain international experience through import work
LINK June 30, 2023
Producing collaboration products with “JUNRed”! Sales start from 6/30 at 8 JUNRed stores nationwide and online site!
LINK June 12, 2023
Exhibited at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store event "GOOD VIBE FROM SEA ~Creations spreading from the sea~"/Sold approximately 100 works including indigo-dyed T-shirts
LINK May 7, 2023
OIF x Hide Suzuki Is AI effective for posting on Tiktok? Start of demonstration experiment to analyze evaluations
LINK March 15, 2023
Press room “SPICE ROOM powered by OIF” will launch in spring 2023! Started leasing works by alumni and current students
LINK March 7, 2023
Exhibition “Gen Z Craftsmanship Exhibition – Studying Fashion x Sustainability” held at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
LINK February 24, 2023
Are there more aloha shirts in Hawaii than in Okinawa? OIF x Newrope Co., Ltd. Data Analysis Collaboration Project
LINK February 17, 2023
Relationship between fashion and self-esteem - Data analysis collaboration project between OIF and New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK February 10, 2023
What is the "difference" between people who own two bags, Chloe and Margiela? - Data analysis collaboration project between OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION and New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK February 8, 2023
NEW ENERGY exhibit updated! OIF will also unveil the “startup business” that OIF supports for the first time for graduates!
LINK February 3, 2023
What month do you start wearing a muffler? Which is more common among men and women? - Data analysis collaboration project between OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION and New Rope Co., Ltd.
LINK October 26, 2022
Second-year students from Super Designer will be showcasing their work at Grand Front Osaka's "Grand Wish Christmas 2022 - Invitation to Harry Potter's Magical World Christmas."
PDF September 9, 2022
Student shop “mei li” has opened at HEP FIVE in Umeda, Osaka! Proposing "Guochiao fashion" that is popular among Generation Z!
LINK August 15, 2022
Participated in Osakakoofukujuku 2021→2025 Vol.2, a workshop to understand and “redesign” the fashion concerns and issues faced by people with disabilities.
LINK July 1, 2022
In partnership with Cybertrust, which operates a security business, we will strengthen our management system for "information assets" including personal information.
LINK June 24, 2022
“OIF x TFL x Urban Research x Goat” (Follow-up) Apparel products from the “Industry-Academia-Industry Project” using 3D modeling technology are finally completed! Sales start!
LINK June 6, 2022
OIF Bunkasei will open 3 secondhand clothing shops at “Alternative Fashion Festa 2022 Spring”!
LINK May 26, 2022
The factory brand "UO" by Urban Co., Ltd., designed by OIF students, has been launched.
LINK May 15, 2022
Introducing "Korean Styling Training" as a required curriculum Stylist! Photo shoot at trendy spots in Seoul!
LINK March 12, 2022
Students from Super Designer are participating in the "Denim de Mirai ~ DENIM PROJECT ~", an initiative run by six major department stores and other retailers in collaboration with around 50 domestic and international brands and creators!
LINK February 28, 2022
Alumni brand “tanakadaisuke” participates in Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2022 A/W for the first time. Full support from OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION! Held on Wednesday, March 16th at Shibuya Hikarie.
LINK February 14, 2022
We have started building networks and supporting exchanges that connect alumni! Introducing the SNS platform "Chimer" and aiming for three things: building alumni networks, forming communities, and supporting career and incubation!
LINK January 18, 2022
Official contract with Oleg Mitrofaov, permanent lecturer at London College of Fashion. Accelerate the development of human resources who can play an active role in the world.
LINK December 8, 2021
"Influencer Special Seminar" by Hide Suzuki, the master of influencers! Achieved 1000 followers and 190,000 views on TikTok in 3 months!
LINK November 25, 2021
OIF x New Rope Are there really many people in Osaka who wear leopard print? A thorough comparison of fashion in Tokyo and Osaka based on data
LINK November 19, 2021
OIF x New Rope What kind of styling do denim pants users prefer? Thorough analysis of “denim lovers” using Fashion AI
LINK October 5, 2021
“Entrepreneurship Development Program” is finally underway!! A total of 8 brands are being developed with SDGs in mind
LINK September 8, 2021
OIF x shoichi “Rethink Fashion Program” starts! Rethinking and revaluing fashion
PDF September 7, 2021
Information on student shop FREPPII opening
LINK August 24, 2021
OIF x Sanyama x Nara production area Crowdfunding with student-designed socks!
LINK August 2, 2021
About OIF x Urban Research “UR Style Ambassador” project
LINK July 16, 2021
About industry-academia collaboration with OIF x Cutie Blonde World Group
PDF July 1, 2021
Announcement of OIF x Java Corporation PR photo/video production collaboration project
LINK June 24, 2021
About the fashion school’s first curriculum “AI Business Utilization”
PDF June 1, 2021
Notice of commercialization project using OIF x TFL x UR x goat 3D
PDF February 3, 2021
Notice of establishment of 3D modelist course
PDF August 10, 2020
Information on opening of student shop Crassy
PDF August 20, 2019
Information on student shop opening
PDF September 28, 2018
About the fashion show held at 'Living Museum' Nifrel
PDF August 20, 2018
Information on student shop opening
PDF May 28, 2018
About exhibiting at GFW18 in London
PDF May 23, 2018
About collaboration project with Italian company HERNO
PDF November 1, 2016
Information on the exhibition by department head Akira Sugiyama
PDF March 1, 2016
Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store limited time shop information
PDF September 10, 2015
About the Atsuro Tayama Prize High School Fashion Design Drawing Contest