Epson Renews Its Partnership With FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026

PRESS ROOM

22 May

Written By Debbie Mckeegan

TOKYO, Japan, May , 2026 -Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has announced the continuation of its partnership with the FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026 ("FFP"), a program organized by YUIMA NAKAZATO LABORATORY Co., Ltd. that seeks to discover and support next-generation fashion designers.

The program is endorsed by Japan's Ministry of the Environment. Beginning in 2022, this partnership is now in its fifth year.

Under its long-term corporate vision "ENGINEERED FUTURE 2035," Epson aims to drive technological advances, engineer the optimal future, and deliver value to society.

Through this partnership, Epson will offer its technologies and expertise to the next generation of creators, supporting their creativity and challenges in manufacturing and design, and contributing to the realization of this vision.

Since 2021, Epson has continuously provided technical support for the creation of collections presented at Paris Haute Couture Week by YUIMA NAKAZATO, the fashion brand led by Yuima Nakazato, the initiator of FFP.

Through this co-creation, Epson has advanced its inkjet technology and leveraged digital textile printing to expand freedom of expression while reducing environmental impact and exploring new possibilities in sustainable fashion.

As part of the FFP, Epson plans to provide lectures and organize tours of its Solution Centers, offering participants opportunities to deepen their understanding of its printing technology and gain hands-on experience.

In addition, Epson will support the production of participants' works by drawing on the technologies and expertise it has developed through its co-creation activities and business operations.

Providing technical support for FFP 2025 finalists at Epson's Fujimi Plant

Epson will continue to deliver real-world value through its business activities as well as through diverse co-creation and support initiatives that contribute to the future of industry and society.

About the FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM

The Fashion Forward Programe is designed to discover and support fashion designers who can bring to life clothing designs that combine social responsibility and creativity.

It is composed of three elements: awards, education, and incubation.

Finalists earn the chance to learn from experts and mentors across diverse fields and are provided with technical support and opportunities to present their work.

FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026 Schedule

Application period: April 20 - May 31, 2026
Primary selection: Late July 2026
Secondary selection: Mid-September 2026
Incubation period: August - November 2026 (only for those who were selected)
Final selection and awards ceremony (winner announcement): December 2026

About Seiko Epson Corporation

Epson is a global technology leaderwhose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world.

The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle.

Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.

About Epson Europe bv

At Ep son Europe we constantly strive to create innovative products that are reliable, recyclable and energy efficient because at Epson, we know that planning for the future requires a strong commitment to the environment.

All of Epson’s European activities are geared towards achieving the goals set out in our Environmental Vision 2050 plan, and we are always happy to hear constructive ideas on how we can deliver those commitments and more.