Editor’s Note
This excerpt highlights the core concept of ‘tsugu’—connecting, mending, and continuing—as realized in the final ‘remix’ section of an exhibition, where worn garments are repaired and reimagined, embodying a commitment to sustainable practice.
After passing through the ‘voice’ section composed of interviews with Minagawa and various stakeholders, one arrives at the final section, ‘remix’. This section offers a glimpse into minä’s commitment to sustainability. Here, garments that customers have worn and needed repair are publicly solicited and remixed with new designs. This can be said to embody the very act of ‘tsugu’ (connecting, mending, continuing), which is also the theme of this exhibition.
Scene from the ‘remix’ exhibition
Scene from the ‘remix’ exhibition
Scene from the ‘remix’ exhibition
It is noted that in the atelier set up at the venue, Minagawa himself may work during the exhibition period (the schedule will be announced after December).
Atelier of minä perhonen
In the fast-paced world of fashion, minä perhonen has built its own unique universe. The word ‘tsugu’ is likely the core concept that will realize Minagawa’s wish to create “a brand that lasts for at least 100 years.”
Tsugu minä perhonen
Exhibition Period: November 22, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Venue: Setagaya Art Museum
Address: 1-2 Kinuta Park, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (Last admission at 17:30)
Closed: Mondays, November 25, Year-end/New Year holidays (December 29, 2025 – January 3, 2026), January 13, 2026 (Note: Open on November 24, 2026 and January 12, 2026)
Admission: General 1,700 yen / Seniors (65+) 1,400 yen / University & High School Students 800 yen / Elementary & Junior High School Students 500 yen / Preschoolers Free
