Apparel Designer

[Machine Translation] Revolutionize Japanese fashion! While focusing on the way of life of a long-established apparel company's revival, the film deeply delves into the spirit of monozukuri (the art of making things), which is obsessed with MADE in JAPAN, and the essence of monozukuri in the world of fashion, and tells a novel story of the battle of the passionate Japanese fashion industry. In addition to the process of manufacturing that is uniquely Japanese, which is achieved by a team that makes the most of individuality, and the melody of fashion played by young creators competing with and recognizing each other, the film also presents a serious management philosophy and the challenging management spirit that is necessary for Japanese managers to be reborn. This is a human story that subtly pours out the essence of what is necessary for Japanese managers today. This is Masanobu Takashima's first starring role in a movie in 26 years! Directed by Ryo Nakajima of "Samurai Rock" and "Brother and Friend. --After the retirement of the previous generation, the eldest son, Keisuke Square (Masahiko Nishimura), and the second son, Yusuke Square (Yasuyuki Maekawa), have been running the once well-established apparel company, but it has fallen into financial difficulties, unable to keep up with the global wave of casual wear, fast fashion, and roadside fashion. However, they were unable to ride the global wave of casual wear, fast fashion, and roadside fashion and fell into financial difficulties, including the sale of their head office building. However, the company's eldest son, who is the president, and his second son, who is the managing director, disagree over the strategy to revive the company, and a dark cloud begins to hover over the company. However, the president's eldest son and his second son, who is also a senior managing director, begin to have conflicting opinions about the strategy to revive the company, and a dark cloud begins to loom over the company. With his help, he tries to launch a new brand. Thus, the protagonist returns to his old home as a designer. The main character, who is also a former employee, is a maverick and unique designer. One day, he meets a pattern maker, Kyoko Kaseda ( Akane Hotta ). The two hit it off, and gradually become devoted to their design activities.

Special Feature / Bonus Track: deleted scene(s), trailers

日本のファッションに革命を起こせ! 老舗アパレルの復活に掛けた生き様にフォーカスしながらも、MADE in JAPANに拘るモノ造りのスピリットと、世界のファッション界にモノづくりの真髄に深く切り込み、熱き日本のファッション界の戦いを斬新に描いた物語。個を活かしてチームで達成するという日本らしいモノづくりのプロセスと、若いクリエイターが競い合いながらも認め合って奏でるファッションというメロディに加え、経営者が抱えるシリアスな経営哲学と、生まれ変わる為に必要な挑戦する経営スピリットという、今の日本の経営者に必要なエッセンスをさりげなく注いだヒューマンストーリー。高嶋政伸26年ぶりとなる映画主演作! 監督は『サムライ・ロック』『兄友』の中島良。――かつての老舗アパレルは、先代引退の後、その息子である長男・平方圭佑(西村まさ彦)と次男・平方祐輔(前川泰之)で切り盛りしてきたが、世界的に進んだカジュアル化の波やファストファッション、ロードサイド型の時流に乗れず、経営状態は陥落、本社ビルを売却するなど、苦境に追い込まれる・・・。百貨店消費が低迷する中、止む無く資産を売却しながら食いつないできたが、復活を掛けた戦略に対し、社長である長男と専務である次男の意見が対立、暗雲が漂い始める。ひそかに専務(次男)が期待を寄せていた元社員だったデザイナー藤村雄二(高嶋政伸)に依頼。彼の協力を得て新ブランドを立ち上げようとする。こうして主人公は古巣にdesignerとして復帰。元社員でもある主人公は、破天荒で個性的なデザイナー。しかし、その個性は世界も注目する逸材で、あるとき、一人のパタンナー・加世田京子(堀田茜)と出会う。意気投合した二人は、次第にデザイン活動に没頭していく。

特典映像(38分): ファッションショー未公開シーン、予告・SPOT集