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Collection, preservation and study of costume culture, and cultural and artistic activities including exhibitions and lectures
Wacoal has provided full support for the Kyoto Costume Institute's activities since its establishment in 1978. The Kyoto Costume Institute was established with an endowment from Wacoal.
A public interest incorporated foundation established in 1978 with an endowment from Wacoal. Its holdings centre on a collection of costume-related items dating from the 18th century to the present day, including approximately 13,000 items of clothing and other pieces and approximately 20,000 related materials. It conducts research and organises exhibitions.
Mecenat Awards 2026, Excellence Award
Association for Corporate Support of the Arts, Japan
Approximately 13,000 items of clothing and other pieces and approximately 20,000 related materials in its collection
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Association for Corporate Support of the Arts, Japan (organiser of the Mecenat Awards)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Turning Changing Fashion into Cultural Assets and Connecting It to the Next Artistry: Collection, Preservation and Study of Western Costume-Related Materials and Organisation of Special Exhibitions |
| Counterparty | Kyoto Costume Institute |
| Counterparty overview | A public interest incorporated foundation established in 1978 with an endowment from Wacoal. Its holdings centre on a collection of costume-related items dating from the 18th century to the present day, including approximately 13,000 items of clothing and other pieces and approximately 20,000 related materials. It conducts research and organises exhibitions. |
| Relationship with the Company | Wacoal has provided full support for the Kyoto Costume Institute's activities since its establishment in 1978. The Kyoto Costume Institute was established with an endowment from Wacoal. |
| Launch date | 1978 (activities and foundation established; track record) |
| Applicable area | Collection, preservation and study of costume culture, and cultural and artistic activities including exhibitions and lectures |
| Award/certification name | Mecenat Awards 2026, Excellence Award |
| Awarding / certifying body | Association for Corporate Support of the Arts, Japan |
| Location scale | Approximately 13,000 items of clothing and other pieces and approximately 20,000 related materials in its collection |
| Source | Association for Corporate Support of the Arts, Japan (organiser of the Mecenat Awards) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The award recognised their collection and preservation of clothing as cultural assets, the creation of a valuable collection, and their fashion research and public engagement activities through networks with museums in Japan and overseas.