Laforet Harajuku's "Laforet Market" is a market project where you can meet creators. The sixth installment, "Laforet Market vol.6 "Christmas", will be held at Laforet Museum on December 15th and 16th. Approximately 40 unique shops, ranging from art to children's clothing, will be appearing, and a wide variety of Christmas goods from notable shops and creators will be on sale.


The first installment was held in September 2017, and subsequent installments were held in December of the same year, and in March, June, and September of 2018, each based on a different theme. This sixth edition will be themed around "Christmas," and with gifts as the keyword, a diverse range of exhibitors from all genres, including fashion, art, lifestyle, and food, will gather to display products and installations that will add color to your Christmas celebrations.

In addition, this time there will be an area for baby and children's items and a kids' space, as well as a TIPPING LIVE (a live tipping event) with performers, Christmas food, and workshops. There will also be a raffle for those who shop in the building.

SWISS DESIGN XMAS MARKET
The highlight will be the booths showcasing Swiss cuisine and design. In cooperation with the Swiss Embassy and Switzerland Tourism, there will be booths such as the "SWISS DESIGN XMAS MARKET," which sells Swiss-designed interior goods, and the "holiday" booth, which sells raclette and hot chocolate, classics found at authentic Swiss Christmas markets. With a hot chocolate made with chocolate from Cailler, the long-established company that first invented milk chocolate in Switzerland, you can experience Swiss culture while imagining the beautiful snowy scenery and romantic Christmas of Switzerland, the country of the Alps.

UNICOM
In the fashion section, UNICOM will be selling sample items from popular baby and children's clothing brands at a special, uniform price, with a focus on Spanish children's clothing brand BOBO CHOSES, as well as French children's clothing brand bakkermadewithlove and American children's tights brand Hansel From Basel. Other brands and shops that will be exhibiting include A SHOP, EGGMANIA, EPICHOLIDAE, inA&Crème, mannine, PALAVA and Swell Vintage, which can be enjoyed by both adults and children, and parents and children alike.

In the accessories section, amplis will be exhibiting a selection of free-spirited items purchased overseas that are not found in Japan, while MADE BY NAO, MAN MADE WORKS, and NaAst will be creating accessories using colorful flowers made from brass wire and paper, based on the concept of "the playful spirit of mature women."

ALPAKA
ALPAKA will be making an appearance, a brand of incredibly cute teddy bears made from natural alpaca fur. These teddy bears are softer and gentler to the touch than any other fur in the world, and offer a cozy warmth that makes everyone want to hug them. Each one is carefully handmade, making the most of the unique characteristics of the material, so no two are exactly alike in terms of expression, color, or fur texture. The scarves around the bear's neck are wrapped randomly using scraps from the ALPAKA throw production process. Other lifestyle exhibitors include KEORA KEORA, RICE, and She me., and art exhibitors include L'illustre Galerie LE MONDE and Kin-san Gin-san.

CLASKA Gallery & Shop DO "DO TABELKA"
Cafe and kitchen DO TABELKA, which has been moving from Mitsukoshimae Coredo Muromachi 3 to Harajuku, is the first food and beverage establishment from lifestyle shop CLASKA Gallery & Shop “DO”. The store serves the familiar Japanese meal of "ichiju-sansai" (one soup and three side dishes) in the form of a set meal unique to DO, and will also sell drinks and baked goods that will get you in the Christmas spirit. Other food exhibitors include AM-A-LAB & Hand Saw Press, BLOQK museum, Brooklyn Ribbon Fries, PORCO BACIO, SANDWICH BOY, TAYORI, Indian Cuisine Spice Magic, and Egyptian Salt Restaurant.

verseau

Various workshops and performances will also be held at the venue by participating shops and artists. verseau will be holding a workshop on "Making Tinctures Using Herbs" on both the 15th and 16th. Tinctures are extracts made by steeping herbs in alcohol to extract medicinal properties. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as in tea, as a mouthwash, or for facial and body care, and are recommended for those new to phytotherapy. In this workshop, you can choose your favorite herbs and make a tincture. While sipping verseau's original blend of herbal tea, you will also receive a lecture on how to use the tincture. At this time of year when people are more likely to get sick, it might be a good idea to incorporate tinctures into your health care routine. The participation fee is 3,000 yen (tax included), and includes one tincture to take home as a souvenir.

Reikutsudo will offer "shoe, bag, and leather goods maintenance," while Visiting Old will offer "Used & Vintage Clothing Repair," specializing in repairs for used clothing, including items purchased at the market as well as those brought in by customers.

performance Ryo sasaki
This year, the event will see the first-ever "TIPPING LIVE," a tip-based live performance. A selection of performances will be brought together by six groups with exceptional skill and flair, creating a buzz. Featuring pantomime performers Jun Yamaguchi, Ryo Sasaki, and Warashi, multi-purpose percussionist Kaori Haraguchi, solo multi-instrumentalist Little Samurai, and tap dancer Masaki Murata.

During the event, those who shop at Laforet Harajuku shops or booths will receive a raffle ticket. With a ticket, you can enter a no-lose raffle. The first prize is a tin containing 40 chocolates, but if you don't win, you can still win hot chocolate, sweets, and other Christmas-themed prizes for the first 1,000 people each day.