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Designing the Future of Ballet
Designing the Future
of Ballet
We, Jardin des Costumes researches and produces original designs and costumes utilizing the sensitivity and as an experienced ballet dancer with a lightweight, easy-to-dance structure. The history of ballet in Japan is already more than 100 years old. We will contribute to the future of the ballet world through costumes that allow the dancers to truly shine, while respecting the traditional dignity that have been built up over the years.
We, Jardin des Costumes researches and produces original designs and costumes utilizing the sensitivity and as an experienced ballet dancer with a lightweight, easy-to-dance structure. The history of ballet in Japan is already more than 100 years old. We will contribute to the future of the ballet world through costumes that allow the dancers to truly shine, while respecting the traditional dignity that have been built up over the years.
MADE-TO-ORDER
MADE TO ORDER
Jardin des Costumes places great emphasis on hearing to the dancers who will be wearing the costumes. We will draw out not only the requests, but also the dancers latent needs that he or she may not even be aware of, in order to create a costume that will maximize the person’s attractiveness and make them feel happy to be on stage.
COSTUME LAB.
ABOUT "COSTUME LAB."
This course is designed for those who have experience in ballet costume making, and aims to create stylish and stage-worthy costumes by exposing the original method created by Jardin des Costumes based on its many years of experience. From 2023, an “Advanced Course” was newly established to further improve the level and study of costume design.
BASIC COURSE
This is a six-month course to learn the basics of ballet costume making, the first term is to make a romantic tutu, and the second term is to make a classic tutu. New courses are offered in May and November every year. Learners are required to attend all 12 classes.
ADVANCE COURSE
This course is for those who have taken the Basic Course for at least one year (two terms). Aim to improve your production techniques and design skills while creating costumes of your choice. Available to take one class at a time.
OUR BRAND
The Meaning Of
Our Brand Name
Jardin des Costumes means “Costume Garden” in French. The name was taken from the image of colorful costumes lined up like a flower garde
About The Logo
From early summer to summer, cornflowers bloom at the end of stems that grow straight up toward the sky. It is famous for its three colors: blue, pink, and white, however its especially distinctive blue color is also known as “cornflower blue”. The strength of the flower’s color, which does not fade even after processing into dried flowers, and the unique shape of the flower, which looks like a ballet tutu, were used as motifs.
Costume creator & Producer
Akiko Kimura
・In 2002, started making ballet costumes by myself.
・From 2010 to 2012, studied the basics of Western-style dressmaking at ESMOD JAPON Osaka School.
・Studied at various educational institutions such as Bunka Fashion College after ESMOD JAPON.
・In 2021, started Costume Lab.
・Worked on costumes for top prize winners in Japan and international ballet competitions, as well as for the principals of European national ballet companies.
・In 2022, started working as an instructor at UEDA College of Fashion.
・In 2024, will be held a runway show of ballet costumes at Paris Fashion Week in the fall.
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