Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View: Yuima Nakazato Exhibition "Wearing the Sky / The Desert Tells the Story of the Universe and the Giant Catfish"

This is the exhibition archive of Yuima Nakazato's exhibition "Wearing the Sky / The Desert Tells the Story of the Universe and the Giant Catfish," held at Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View.

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✨ Exhibition Highlights Overview

This collaborative exhibition with the fashion brand YUIMA NAKAZATO was held at Tokyo City View on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Mori Tower from January 22 to February 16, 2025. Alongside the magnificent night view, haute couture art pieces were displayed, inviting viewers to experience the sensation of "wearing the sky."

▶︎ Exhibition Content Structure
• "Wearing the Sky" Collaborative Exhibition (Sky Gallery 1 & 3)
　Three dresses designed by Nakazato and photographic works by Mika Ninagawa were placed between the sky and cityscape. The visual experience, blending with views of Tokyo Tower and the Shibuya and Shinjuku areas, was impressive. A trailer video was also screened.
• "YUIMA NAKAZATO Exhibition – The Desert Tells the Story of the Universe and the Giant Catfish"
　In Sky Gallery 2, to commemorate the brand’s 15th anniversary, costumes and production backgrounds from last year’s collections "UTAKATA" and "UNVEIL," as well as the 2025 Spring/Summer collection "FADE," were exhibited. A grand worldview symbolizing the desert, universe, and giant catfish was developed. Technologically, the collaboration with Seiko Epson on digital dye-sublimation printing and the use of environmentally friendly materials were notable.

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🕒 Exhibition Period & Basic Information

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Period January 22 (Wed) – February 16 (Sun), 2025
Venue Tokyo City View (52nd floor, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Reservation/Advance Purchase Recommended to purchase date- and time-specified tickets (different prices for weekdays and weekends/holidays)
Hours Gallery: 10:00–20:00 (last admission 19:30) / Sky Gallery 1 & 3 may extend opening hours until 22:00
Admission Weekdays: Adults ¥2,000, Students ¥1,400, Children ¥700, Seniors ¥1,700 Weekends/Holidays: Adults ¥2,200, Students ¥1,500, Children ¥800, Seniors ¥1,900

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🎭 Exhibition Highlights

✨ An Exhibition Experience Fused with the Dynamism of Sky and City

Viewing couture art pieces against the backdrop of Tokyo Tower and skyscrapers created a space where "the clothes themselves resonate with the landscape."

🎬 Storytelling Through Documentary Film

In the viewing area overlooking Shibuya and Shinjuku, a trailer for Nakazato’s documentary film "Spinning the Burning Dress" was screened, providing insight into the creator’s philosophy.

🌍 Innovative Creations Combining Technology and Environment

Works utilizing Seiko Epson’s latest digital dye-sublimation technology, AI-processed fantastical prints, and bio-based materials were exhibited alongside stories of the materials and backgrounds. This truly embodied the coexistence of "fashion and sustainability."

🗣 An Unspoken Narrative Resonating with Visitors

Talk events with Nakazato were held at the venue, allowing visitors to deepen their understanding of the works through direct dialogue.

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■ A Fashion Experiment Merging with the Sky — "YUIMA NAKAZATO Exhibition" Experience Report

Beyond fashion, a stage where art and technology intersect—the "YUIMA NAKAZATO Exhibition" held at Tokyo City View on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills perfectly captures this. The dresses worn while facing the night cityscape offered an experience like soaring through the sky. As a place to feel the future possibilities of fashion, it captivated many visitors.
• Sky Gallery 1 & 3: Experience the overlap of cityscape with dresses and photographs by Mika Ninagawa
• Sky Gallery 2: A retrospective of "UTAKATA" and "UNVEIL" and an overview of the brand’s world through the latest collection "FADE"
• Watching fashion documentaries and exhibits on cutting-edge technology, materials, and production backgrounds invited visitors beyond mere visual perception to a deeper sensory experience.

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