# Haute Ethnic Tributes 30 Years of Japanese Fashion Celebrated in London By Dana K. | Published 2010-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-fashion References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/10/19/future-beauty-30-years-of-japanese-fashion-at-the-barbican/#more-99971) & [barbican.org.uk](http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=10771) The [futuristic approach of Japanese design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) includes monochrome palettes and neat, organic cuts that took the fashion world by storm in the early 1980s. The 'Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion' exhibition in the Barbican Art Gallery, London is a tribute to [avant-garde Japanese couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion). From traditional garments to street culture in "Cool Japan," 'Future Beauty' salutes the incredible sense of fabric, color and shape demonstrated by [Japanese fashion pioneers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyakk-exhibition) like Issey Miyake, Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto. The exhibit also commemorates the fierce, fabulous and fresh visions of emerging Japanese designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating avant-garde fashion with futuristic concepts and aesthetics. - **Street Culture Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in blending traditional garments with streetwear influences and creating unique fashion styles. - **Emerging Japanese Designers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in supporting and showcasing the fresh and unique visions of emerging Japanese fashion designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by drawing inspiration from Japanese design elements and incorporating them into global fashion trends. - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by exploring the intersections of fashion and art and showcasing avant-garde creations. - **Culture and Tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the culture and tourism industry by promoting 'Cool Japan' and attracting visitors interested in experiencing Japanese fashion and street culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Kimono-Sukajan Fusion Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Immersive Luxury Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionary-journeys.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Japanese Handmade Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-handmade-goods.md) - [Skewer-Inspired Structural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended.md) - [Universal Icon Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictograms-iconic-japanese-designs.md) - [Japanese Craft Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyakk-exhibition.md)