Epson Proudly Sponsors the Fashion Frontier Program 2025 to Foster Sustainable Innovation
TOKYO, JAPAN – Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") highlights its continued sponsorship of the Fashion Frontier Program (FFP) for 2025.
This initiative, founded by acclaimed fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, is dedicated to discovering and nurturing the next generation of designers who integrate social responsibility and creativity into their work.
Following a successful collaboration last year, Epson is renewing its support for the program, reinforcing its commitment to driving positive change within the fashion industry through technological innovation.
The FFP challenges participants to create fashion that is not only aesthetically compelling but also ethically and environmentally conscious.
Epson shares this vision and will provide both technological support and expert guidance to help emerging designers realise their concepts.
The Fashion Frontier Program offers a comprehensive support system for its participants. The 2025 schedule includes a primary selection in late July, followed by a secondary selection in late September.
From August to November, finalists will enter an incubation period, which includes learning opportunities and technical guidance.
During this phase, Epson will contribute by providing lectures and production support, helping designers to leverage technology for sustainable fashion.
"When diverse talents are empowered, new possibilities emerge in the fashion industry," stated Yuima Nakazato, Founder of the Fashion Frontier Program. Epson’s involvement aligns with this belief, aiming to equip young designers with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive the future of fashion forward. The program will culminate in an awards ceremony in mid-December, celebrating the most innovative and impactful designs.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose 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.
