Masako Oka Designer’s Profile

1999		Held a second fashion show, ｢Fashion for the Earth｣in a competition organized by US Feed and Grain Association at Orlando, USA. Held a private exposition ｢MASAKO OKA EXHIBITION, Wearing Nature｣ in an art space of Wacoal at Ginza, Tokyo.
2000	5	Held an exposition,‘Think Silk’（Kokoro-no-Koromo～Garment of the spirit） at Daikanyama Hillside Forum, in Tokyo Started her career as a fashion designer officially launching her original brand,｢OKA MASAKO｣ Opened her first shop in Nagano at the same time.
	11	Held an Environmental Fashion Show in Nordic International Environment Symposium in Nagano, Japan.
2001	3	Participated as a cultural guest in ｢Asian Cinema Festival｣in Deauville,France. Held an exposition｢Future Expo. Of Japanism｣in collaboration with an architect in Hotel Scribe, in Paris, France Introduced innovative textiles such as silk and lactron to the public, creating a sensation.
	3	Participated in a Fashion Show held at Printemps, in Paris, France.
	5	Pariticipated (by displaying her own fashion works) in the 54th Cannes Film Festival in France
	6	Organized an exhibition at Casabo Salon, in Paris, France.
	11	Designed costumes for a Korean actress, Kang Suyong in the 6th Pusan International Film Festival held in Korea.
2002	12～ 2003.4	Was appointed as one of the three representative members to participate in ｢Mode Exposition of the 21st Century｣held in a textile museum at St. Etienne in France.
2003	1	Participated as a pioneer designer of polylactic acid fibres in the world debut event of polylactic acid fibre called ｢INGEO｣organized by Cargill Dow LLC Company.
	9	Made an appearance in a TV programme (Channel Asahi), ‘Tetsuko-no-heya’ (Tetsuko’s Room) introducing her concept and policy on coexistence of Environment and Fashion.
	9	Held an exposition of OKA MASAKO with the title ｢What do you want to be wrapped up with? ｣at Shinano Museum in Nagano. Her art works in collaboration with Artist, Higashiyama Kaii and Ikeda Masuo attracted great attention of many people.
	12	Collaborated with a company Kuipo with Ecology as a concept. Opened her first shop of《ECOMACO®》at Yokohama.
2004	4	Participated in a Talk Show produced by Iemoto of Ikebana, Sogetsu School,Akane Teshigahara, presenting her eco-fashion show using the natural plant-derived fabrics at Gallery Hall in Takashimaya, Nihonbashi.
	5	Made a TV appearance in a programme (Channel Asahi) ｢Fantastic Spaceship ‘The Earth’｣
	5	Organized an expositional event ｢Expression of the World of Chihiro Iwasaki｣ with her fashion works in Chihiro Museum in Tokyo, creating children’s clothes inspired by art paintings.
	6	Held a Fashion Show in an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Society of Fiber Science ad Technology, using new fabrics of natural fibres.
	8	Established an NPO, ｢Fashion for the Earth｣, started to make known her sense of enlightenment, with the proposition of fashion designs, friendly to the environment.
	10	Opened her brand shop corner, 《ECOMACO®》on the 4th floor of Mistukoshi Department Store, Annex, Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
	11	During ｢China Fashion Week｣- organized by China Fashion Designers Association held in Beijing, China, she was elected as one of the 3 representatives for ｢Japan Fashion Day｣, introducing her own wear using newly developed and environmentally friendly fabrics, bringing her great success.
2005	9	Pariticipated as an eco-designer in an event ｢Japan Fashion Fantasy ～New Century of Eco Style｣- organized by the Japanese government as a part of the International Exposition 2005 in Aichi, Japan.
	10	Established a company, KK. ECOMACO®, as the president.
2006	4	Rebuilt ｢OKA Atelier｣ in Nagano, Japan.
	7	Opened a flag shop 《ECOMACO®》in Nagano.
2007	3	Participated in a seminar giving a lecture at ‘ Interstoff ASIA essential’ in Hong Kong.
	3	Displayed her own brand《ECOMACO®》 in ‘Japan Fashion Fair 2007’ in Beijing.
	3	Presented a speech at Interstoff Asia Essential in Hong Kong, the international spring trade fair for apparel fabrics.
	4	Exhibited ECOMACO brand at Japan Fashion Fair 2007 in Beijing, China.
	6	Exhibited at Japan-China-Korea Fashion Show in Shenzhen, China.
	9	Exhibited at C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity, Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) in Italy.
	10	Presented a speech at Interstoff Asia Essential in Hong Kong, the international spring trade fair for apparel fabrics.
	10	Participated in fashion show as Japan’s representative at Singapore Fashion Week 2007 gala dinner.
2008	2	Co-hosted Re-Co Project (Reuse×Collaboration) exhibition at PASONA O2.
	6	Hosted Fashion for the Earth in Sapporo, an eco-fashion show held at Integrated Exhibition of the Environment 2008, a G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit related event.
	9	Exhibited for the second time at C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity, Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) in Italy.
	10.16 - 10.15	Exhibited at Regard Japon held at the St. Etienne Art Gallery in France.
	10	Exhibited at eco-fashion exhibition at Nokia Siemens Networks CEO Summit in Phuket, Thailand.
	11	First Japanese participant in Fashion Week Mexico (FWM) fashion show.
2009	1	Exhibited as Japanese brand at Mitsukoshi Etoile in Paris, France.
	4	Hosted Wearing Natural exhibition at Rin in Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan, a ladies wear and accessories exhibition offering comfort and peace of mind through the use of natural fibers and new eco-materials.
	6	Exhibited at Green Expo, the collection of all things eco and organic held at Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center in Japan.
	6	Hosted Japonica fashion show to celebrate 3rd anniversary of ECOMACO Nagano store in Nagano, Japan.
	9	Hosted fashion show at 41st National Congress of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Woman's Club held in Nagano, Japan.
	9	Hosted fashion show at inaugural meeting of Care Friends Nagano in Nagano, Japan, a support group for the poor and disaster-affected people of developing countries in Asia, Africa and other areas.
	9	Participated in fashion show at Guangzhou Fashion Week 2009 in Guangdong, China.
	10	Hosted 3brands,ECOMACO,Japonica and oui RexCo, as 2010Spring/Summer oca masaco Collection at Rin in Aoyama,Tokyo,Japan.
	10	Exhibited Tokyo Salon 2009 in Harajuku Quest Hall, sponsor “TOKYO SALON” cooperation net secretariat( in Ltd. ShiShang).
	10	Exhibited JAPANBRAND EXHIBITION IN 100% DESIGN TOKYO in front of the Meiji jingo Gaien Kaiga Kan.
	11	Masako Oka won "the Steavie Awards for women in Business" which praised an active woman in business. "The Stevie Awards" is called the Oscar in business,which over 1100 enterprises entered.

All Japan Fashion Grand Prix Competition, 1984 (Winner of the formal dress category)
All Japan Fur Design Contest (Prize awarded by the Canadian Mink Association)
All Japan Fashion Grand Prix Competition, 1986 (Prize awarded by the President of the Japan Chemical Fibers Association)
All Japan Fashion Grand Prix Competition (Prize awarded by the Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Evening Dress Design Cup, 1987 (Special Award of the Judges)
Onward Fashion Grand Prix, 1988 (Winner of the Men’s Clothes Category)
Uniform Design Grand Prix, 1995 (Performance Award)

She has been devoting herself to teaching and helping to develop young creators as the Principal of Oka Gakuen – Nagano Fashion College (Now, Oka Gakuen–Total Design Academy) since 1997. She also represents her company, KK. ECOMACO®, Oka Masako Design Office as the president, and colour analyst, as well as a natural fashion designer, introducing her concept of the natural environment and Japanese culture.

ECOMACO®
OKA MASAKO DESIGN OFFICE
Nagano Office : ,105-12 Okada-machi, Nagano-City, Nagano, 380-0936 JAPAN
TEL . +81-26-224-5165/FAX. +81-26-224-7744
E-mail : silk@oka-masako.com
http://www.oka-masako.com/
http://www.ecomaco.com/