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DJ Towa Tei, Biomega Bamboo Bike, Final Home

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO opens its doors today for its 4th annual exhibition of great design. The show features designers across a variety of fields from interior and product design, architecture, graphic design, textiles, fashion and art. This year’s festivities include great shows from Tokyo-based Danish bicycle designers Biomega, the new collection from conceptual/utilitarian clothing favorite Kousuke Tsumura of Final Home, to Design Touch an exhibition focused on innovative Japanese product design with a special DJ set by Towa Tei (check out Theme Issue 1 Vanguards for a great interview with the Dee-lite member). The shows are divided into three main categories, TIDE Exhibition which showcases new ideas and innovations, TIDE Market where products can be bought and sold, and TIDE Extension which encompasses the various satellite exhibitions staged in Tokyo during the festival.

DesignTide Tokyo runs through Monday, November 3rd.

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