Tokyo Girls Collection, a semiannual fashion show that attracts tens of thousands of women in arenas, had taken its event to New York for the first time on 31st May 2018.
The Tokyo Girls Collection, or TGC, event attracts an average of 30,000 spectators in arenas and is streamed live on the Internet. Models, singers and celebrities parade the latest casualwear from Japanese and international designers on the runway, while spectators can order the clothes on their smartphones instantly. TGC is promoted by Japan’s foreign affairs ministry and the nation’s tourist agency. TGC has been focused on international implementation of Tokyo street culture which is a semiannual event that started in 2005, taking place in spring and autumn.
TGC is one of the major fashion festivals in history. It has been held twice a year since August 2005 with the theme of international implementation of Tokyo street culture. A total of about 100 popular Japanese models perform in a fashion show displaying Japan street fashion. The festival also features live performances by important artists, a special stage filled with popular guests, booths where participants can touch and try popular items, and various other contents that are unique to TGC.
