障がい者の着用を前提としたインクルーシブデザインのファッションコンクールを主催している左古将典さん。インクルーシブデザインとは、障がい者をはじめ異なる文化を持つ人々と意見交換をし、新たな商品やサービスを生むデザイン手法のこと。左古さんはこの概念をファッションコンクールに導入しました。今後も機能性とファッション性を併せ持つ服を広めて、世界で活躍するデザイナーを輩出したいと語る左古さんの思い描く未来とは？
Mr. Masanori Sako organizes a fashion contest dedicated to inclusive design； specifically, the creation of garments intended to be worn by people with disabilities. Inclusive design is a method for creating new products and services through dialogue and collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Mr. Sako has successfully incorporated this concept into fashion contests. He says that he will continue his efforts to promote clothing that seamlessly blends functionality with style, aiming to cultivate a new generation of designers who will make their mark on the global stage. What kind of future does he envision?
