Coming this autumn, one of Asia's biggest fashion events
"Fukuoka Love& Collection"

In this part of the series we bring you news of the event, "Fashion ~ Fukuoka Love& Collection"
one of the largest scale fashion & music events in Japan, which will be held on September 27 (Sat.) at Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome.

As the name implies, the Love Collection has a message of LOVE, and there is lots of local love in this event. Not only are there top-class models from Tokyo, but models living in Kyushu have also been selected to join them in the event. Some of these local models don’t have much of a chance to glide down the catwalk, but now they will get their chance. Out of 200 applicants, 8 female and 5 male models have been chosen. We talked to Yuka Arisu, one of the chosen ones, about her big break.

Why did you audition for the Love Collection?
Arisu　I have been modeling for only about 2 years now and doing shows is the best part of the job. So when my agency approached me with talk of the Love Collection I jumped at the chance.

How was the audition?
Arisu　Everyone was taller than me and had longer legs, and I didn’t fancy my chances, but I didn’t get nervous and managed to do my best. I practiced walking and took lessons every week. I was really blown away when I got the job and called all my friends.

On the day you will be sharing the catwalk with top models from popular fashion magazines.
Arisu　It’s going to be fun. It’s a rare chance to rub shoulders with such people and I hope to learn a lot from the experience.

Arisu　Well, I would like to work in Tokyo, but first of all I would like to make my mark here in Fukuoka, then go to Tokyo and then move on to Asia. I am interested in stage and acting in the future.


Yuka has a great smile and beams an aura. She will be on the catwalk at Fukuoka Dome. For the local models it is not just a fashion show, but a chance to network with staff and also absorb the atmosphere to top Japanese models backstage. It should be a great experience for them. The fresh and aggressive enthusiasm of the local models will surely add a spark to the catwalk.

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