INFORMATION 08/26/2026

10 additional overseas support media, buyers, and guests have been confirmed, bringing the total number visiting Japan to 16.

Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO has been strengthening its overseas invitation support program since the Autumn/Winter 2025 season, by creating an opportunity for overseas buyers and press to experience Fashion Week in person. We aim to continue to increase the works purchased and articles written. Today, we announced that an additional ten individuals have been invited, bringing the total number of guests to 16 when combined with the nine announced on 28 July.

Additional guests announcement

JFWO Official Oversea Guests

Frédéric Maus

WSN CEO

With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Frédéric Maus is a seasoned leader and strategist with expertise in marketplaces, digital transformation and fashion. As CEO of WSN, the world’s leading trade show organizer for fashion, accessories, lingerie and swimwear, he oversees the company’s global vision, operations and development. Under his leadership, WSN’s trade shows have evolved into dynamic platforms that connect fashion brands, buyers, media and creative communities, while fostering new perspectives and opportunities across the industry. He is also committed to supporting the next generation of fashion talent through mentorship, including his involvement with the Pierre Bergé Prize.
URL:https://wsn-events.com/

JFWO Official Supported Oversea Guests

M-C Hill

Fashion Journalist

Fashion Content Editor at SHOWstudio, the pioneering Fashion Film & Live Fashion Broadcasting platform that has consistently pushed the boundaries of fashion expression.
URL:https://www.showstudio.com/
Instagram:@showstudio

Arek Zagata

Fashion Journalist, Writer and Editor

Arek Zagata is a Polish fashion journalist, writer and editor. For over a decade, he has worked across fashion and media, with his writing published in Vogue, ELLE and i-D. He previously served as Fashion Editor at Glamour Poland and Fashion Director at ELLE Man Poland. A graduate of Journalism at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, he writes about fashion at the intersection of culture, aesthetics and business. His recent work includes a Vogue Polska feature examining contemporary Japanese fashion and the ideas that can get lost when it travels across cultures.
URL:https://www.elle.pl/
Instagram:@arek.zagata

Ela Casati

Freelance Journalist / Correspondent

A fashion journalist whose work explores the intersections of culture, clothing and art. She has contributed to independent publications such as The Vanilla Issue and Iconia Avant Garde, covering both established and emerging voices within the global fashion landscape. Born and raised in Colombia, She has also lived in Brazil, France and Japan, which shaped her global perspective and informed her approach to fashion journalism. Having lived there from 2014 to 2021, she developed advanced Japanese language proficiency and a deep understanding of the country’s culture, art and creative scenes. As a fashion writer, she is interested in fostering cultural exchange and dialog through fashion and introduce Japanese creators to both Spanish and English speaking audiences across the world. Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the National University of Colombia in Bogotá, Colombia / MBA in Global Fashion Business and Media from IFA in Paris, France 
URL:https://thevanillaissue.com/
Instagram:@thevanillaissue

RAMON LUNA

SENIOR MEN’S BUYER – FWRD & REVOLVE

Ramon Luna is a Senior Buyer for Los Angeles-based high-end luxury retailer FWRD, and its sister platform, REVOLVE, sitting at the forefront of next-generation premium lifestyle. With a career spanning over a decade across luxury, contemporary, streetwear, archive, and footwear, Ramon brings a full-bodied approach to trend and product, past, present, and future. Combining a distinct approach melding taste and analysis, he specializes in discovering emerging talent and building multi-faceted brand portfolios that have propelled FWRD and REVOLVE to the pinnacle of global fashion, shaping contemporary culture and continually redefining the modern luxury retail landscape.
URL:https://www.fwrd.com/ https://jp.revolve.com/
Instagram:@usherverifiedofficial

Daniel Carlson

LIKELIHOOD Co-Founder

Daniel Carlson is one of the co-founders of LIKELIHOOD, a globally recognized fashion boutique in Seattle, WA. He has over 25 years of professional experience and has won numerous awards for his work in branding and marketing.
URL:https://likelihood.us/
Instagram:@lklihood

Francesca Molteni

TESSABIT Owner

Founded in Como in 1953, TESSABIT is a high-end chain of family-run luxury boutiques showcasing a refined, contemporary selection of premium fashion brands from around the globe. For over three generations the Molteni family has pursued innovation, excellence and constant research, in perfect balance with the stunning, sophisticated backdrop of Lake Como and with the international fashion jet-set.
URL:https://www.tessabit.com/en-JP
Instagram:@tessabit

Danara Usmanova
Aigul Kozhabekova

Saks Fifth Avenue Almaty
Commercial Director of Viled Fashion LLP (Danara Usmanova)
Head of Buying Department of Viled Fashion LLP (Aigul Kozhabekova)

Almaty Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury department store located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, managed by VFILED FASHION. The group which represents the main luxury retail group in Kazakhstan, also runs Viled department store in Astana.  The two departments stores offer a curated selection of high-end fashion brands, beauty products, and home goods, finest items from around the world.
Instagram:@saks_almaty / @viled_style

June Moon

10 Corso Como Seoul Womenswear Chief Buyer

June Moon is the Head of Womenswear at 10 Corso Como Seoul.
She began her career in 2009 in PR at Burberry, before moving into buying roles at Jil Sander and Handsome Corp., where she refined her eye for fashion. Since joining 10 Corso Como in 2022, she has led the curation of the womenswear selection with a sharp perspective on luxury. Her edit reflects a thoughtful balance between global fashion houses and emerging designers. June continues to shape the womenswear landscape through her trend-driven vision and deep market insight.
Instagram:@10corsocomoseoul

2027 S/S Overseas Guests list

Official Oversea GuestsNameDuration of Stay
WSN CEOFrédéric Maus8/29-9/1
Official Supported Oversea GuestsNameDuration of Stay
▼Press
A Magazin curated by Editor in ChiefBlake Abbie8/30-9/5
Marie Claire Korea Fashion EditorChoi Inseon8/30-9/2
PhotographerJeon Jimin8/31-9/5
SHOW STUDIO(Fashion Journalist)M-C Hill8/31-9/5
The Vanilla Issue(Freelance Journalist / Correspondent)Ela Casati8/30-9/5
ELLE Polska(Fashion Journalist・Writer・Editor)Arek Zagata8/31-9/5
▼Buyer
Andreas Murkudis (Sore owner・Buyer)Andreas Murkudis8/30-9/5
Beaker(Men’s Wear Buyer | Beaker Team )Hyeongwoo Peter Lim8/30-9/5
MACONDO(Men’s &Women’s wear Buyer)Mario de Angelis8/31-9/4
10Corso Como Soul(Women’s wear chief Buyer)June Moon8/30-9/3
FWRD & REVOLVE(Senior Men’s Buyer)RAMON LUNA9/2-9/4
LIKELIHOOD (Co Founder)Daniel Carlson8/30-9/8
TESSABIT (Owner)Francesca Molteni9/2-9/6
Saks Fifth Avenue Almaty(Commercial Director of Viled Fashion LLP)Danara Usmanova9/3-9/6
Saks Fifth Avenue Almaty(Head of Buying Department of Viled Fashion LLP)Aigul Kozhabekova9/3-9/6