FaW TOKYO Spring 2027

FaW TOKYO Spring 2027 will return to Tokyo Big Sight from 7–9 April 2027, bringing brands, designers, textile and material suppliers, OEM/ODM manufacturers, technology providers and professional buyers together across 11 specialised fashion exhibitions.

Organised by RX Japan GK, the 31st Spring edition of Fashion World Tokyo will take place in the South Hall of Tokyo Big Sight and continue the event’s role as one of Japan’s leading B2B platforms for fashion sourcing, textile materials, apparel, sustainability, technology and international business development.

Held twice each year in Tokyo, FaW TOKYO provides an extensive sourcing environment for merchandisers, retailers, manufacturers, designers, importers, distributors and other fashion industry professionals.

Japan’s Fashion Sourcing Hub Returns in April 2027

FaW TOKYO positions itself as a comprehensive sourcing platform connecting Japan’s fashion market with suppliers and buyers from around the world.

The show covers the fashion value chain from apparel brands and designers to textiles, functional materials, accessories, OEM/ODM manufacturing and digital solutions.

For overseas companies, the exhibition provides an opportunity to explore Japan’s highly developed fashion and retail market while meeting Japanese and Asian manufacturing partners.

For Japanese companies, the event also supports international expansion by connecting Made-in-Japan products, design capabilities and manufacturing expertise with overseas buyers.

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11 Shows Cover the Full Fashion Value Chain

The Spring 2027 edition will feature 11 specialised exhibitions covering different parts of the fashion business.

The Made in Japan Export Fair will showcase Japanese apparel, textiles, fabrics, fashion products, traditional manufacturing techniques and OEM/ODM capabilities aimed at international markets.

Brands & Designers Expo brings together Japanese and international apparel, footwear, bags, accessories and lifestyle brands, while Designer’s Gate within the exhibition provides a platform for emerging designers.

Fashion Sourcing Expo focuses on Japanese and Asian OEM/ODM companies, garment factories and sample-production partners.

Textile Expo brings fabrics, yarns, fibers, functional materials, leather, trims, buttons, zippers, labels and other textile components together within a dedicated sourcing environment.

The wider event also includes Sustainable OEM Expo, Wellness/Beauty/Functional Clothes Expo, Sports Fashion Expo, Reuse Business Expo, Fashion Tech Expo, Uniform & Workwear Expo and IP × Fashion Expo.

Textile Expo Connects Materials With Fashion Buyers

For textile companies, Textile Expo is one of the most directly relevant sections of FaW TOKYO.

The exhibition covers cotton, silk, wool, linen, knit fabrics, ramie, pile materials, leather, fur, fibers and yarns, alongside garment trimmings such as lace, buttons, zippers, embroidery, lining and labels.

Visitors include apparel manufacturers, designers, private-label companies, trading companies, importers, distributors, department stores, speciality retailers and mass-market buyers.

This combination allows textile manufacturers to present not only fabric collections but also functional, sustainable and specialized materials directly to professionals responsible for product development and sourcing.

Made in Japan Meets Global Sourcing

Made-in-Japan quality remains an important pillar of the exhibition.

Japanese companies use FaW TOKYO to present apparel, fabrics, fashion goods, manufacturing expertise and traditional technologies to international buyers.

At the same time, Fashion Sourcing Expo creates access to OEM and ODM suppliers from Japan and other Asian manufacturing markets.

This dual structure gives buyers an opportunity to compare premium Japanese products with wider Asian production capabilities while discussing quantities, specifications, product development and manufacturing partnerships.

Sustainability Moves Toward Production Solutions

Sustainability remains a core part of FaW TOKYO, but the 2027 structure places stronger emphasis on sustainable manufacturing through Sustainable OEM Expo.

The section focuses on suppliers working with environmentally conscious materials, recycled fibers and more sustainable production processes.

Reuse Business Expo adds a circular-economy dimension by focusing on vintage fashion, rewear and business models built around extending the useful life of fashion products.

Together, these areas reflect the fashion industry’s broader transition from sustainability as a marketing concept toward sourcing, production and business models that address material use and circularity more directly.

Functional Fashion Expands Its Role

FaW TOKYO is also expanding beyond conventional apparel and lifestyle fashion.

Sports Fashion Expo focuses on activewear, performance clothing, training products, functional fabrics and sportswear OEM manufacturing.

Wellness/Beauty/Functional Clothes Expo covers apparel designed around comfort, wellness and functional benefits.

Uniform & Workwear Expo provides a dedicated business platform for uniforms used across retail, hospitality, restaurants, services and other professional environments.

These segments demonstrate how fashion sourcing is increasingly connected with performance, functionality and specialized end-use markets.

Fashion Tech Drives Digital Transformation

Fashion Tech Expo will showcase digital services and technologies supporting the transformation of the fashion industry.

Solutions can address areas such as product development, sourcing, manufacturing, retail operations, data management and digital customer experiences.

As fashion businesses seek shorter lead times, greater supply-chain visibility and more flexible production, digital platforms and technology services are becoming increasingly important alongside physical products and materials.

IP and Fashion Create New Commercial Opportunities

IP × Fashion Expo adds another dimension to the 2027 event by focusing on collaborations between fashion companies and intellectual property owners.

The exhibition presents products and business opportunities linked to popular characters and other forms of intellectual property.

For fashion brands, retailers and product developers, this creates opportunities to explore licensed products and collaborations that connect fashion with entertainment, media and consumer culture.

Previous Editions Show Strong International Reach

The Spring 2026 edition brought together around 700 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions.

Official visitor figures recorded 15,133 visits across the three-day Spring 2026 exhibition.

The following Autumn 2026 edition attracted 704 exhibitors and 17,478 visitors, with exhibitors and visitors representing 43 countries and regions.

These results underline FaW TOKYO’s position not only within Japan but also as an international sourcing and business platform connecting Asian and global fashion markets.

Who Should Visit FaW TOKYO?

FaW TOKYO is strictly a B2B trade show designed for fashion industry professionals.

The visitor profile includes buyers, retailers, importers, distributors, apparel manufacturers, brand owners, sourcing managers, designers, trading companies and other professionals involved in the fashion supply chain.

Advance visitor registration is required. A visitor badge is valid throughout the exhibition period and also provides access to all concurrent exhibitions within FaW TOKYO.

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Two FaW TOKYO Editions Scheduled for 2027

FaW TOKYO will hold two editions at Tokyo Big Sight in 2027.

The 31st Spring edition is scheduled for 7–9 April 2027, followed by the 32nd Autumn edition from 29 September to 1 October 2027.

Both editions are designed to provide professional buyers and suppliers with opportunities to build sourcing relationships, identify emerging fashion and textile trends and develop business connections in Japan and the wider Asian market.

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