Editor's Note by Takeshi HIRATA

This exhibition which is held under the theme of “luxury (richness)” may be considered to be out of date, since nowadays a number of low-priced labels which are called “fast fashion”, such as UNIQLO, FOREVER 21 and H&M, have become popular. Nonetheless, “labels” would not be able to attract consumers unless they contain an aspect of “luxury”, wouldn’t they? We can find the transition of the “concept” of luxury through exhibits which have been created from the 17th century to modern times (eg. Maison Martin Margiela). How about thinking of the definition of “luxury” personally through the history of fashion which is presented visually in this exhibition? In addition, fifteen exhibits of high-definition images, which were created employing high-quality image expansion technology which were used to develop PlayStation 3, present “luxurious” craftsmanship to viewers. In the special exhibition entitled “Kazuyo Sejima Spatial Design for Comme des Garçons”, which is held in Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Temporary Exhibition Gallery Atrium, shows an architectural approach to the fashion. This exhibition would show you a superb collaboration with the “Luxury in fashion Reconsidered”. I recommend you to enjoy these exhibitions in the venue flooded with sunlight, if possible. (Translated by Nozomi Nakayama)