As the new year begins, everyone is thinking about the year ahead. Why not take the time to reread the words of people who are in the spotlight? So, FASHION HEADLINE has compiled a list of interviews conducted last year with designers, creators, idols, and more. You'll be able to feel the "heat of the times" from their thoughts on their activities and outlook on life. Be sure to take a read.

■[Conversation] Mihara Yasuhiro x Nogizaka46 Ikuta Erika -- An addition that suits her as she has grown a little more mature

To commemorate the collaboration between Nogizaka46 member Ikuta Erika and Blue Label Crestbridge, we are publishing a rare conversation between creative director Mihara Yasuhiro and Ikuta Erika. This article covers a wide range of topics, from behind the scenes of the collaborative dress production to the surprising similarities that link two different professions, idols and designers, and the concept of "looking good."


■Nogizaka46's biggest fashion lover, Ito Marika, x Sakabe Mikio and Jenfan "Idols are similar to fashion" -- Part 1/2 [INTERVIEW]

We sneak into the atelier of Sakabe Mikio, designer of MIKIO SAKABE, and Xue Jenfan, designer of Jenny Fax, designers whom Nogizaka46's biggest fashion lover, Ito Marika, respects. They discuss fashion, including "What is the appeal of fashion?" and "What do idols and fashion have in common?"


■ mame Designer Kurokawa Maiko: "The challenges we face as a brand continue" -- 1/2 [INTERVIEW]

Fashion designer Kurokawa Maiko is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the launch of mame. Having received the "VOGUE JAPAN Rising Star of the Year 2015" award, given to a woman who will lead the fashion scene of tomorrow, she is attracting more and more attention, and this interview will reveal her vision using keywords such as "challenge" and "the role of a designer." This interview will use her words to interpret the present and future of mame.


■Mihara Yasuhiro talks about "his thoughts on moving his presentation venue from Paris to London" -- 1/2 [INTERVIEW]

MIHARA YASUHIRO moved his base of operations to London from the Spring/Summer 2017 season. Coincidentally, Mihara presented his collection in his new home of London immediately after the UK's referendum on leaving the EU. We spoke to him about the theme of his collection and his vision for the future of fashion. Mihara describes the present as a "transitional period for art," so what future does he envision?


■The skill and passion put into AKIRA NAKA's "couture knitwear," born from a collaborative effort [Conversation] Nakaaki x Hayakawa Yasuko -- 1/2

Nakaaki, creative director of AKIRA NAKA, studied fashion at the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and is passionate about creating knitwear. Nakaaki spoke about their collaborative creative work, which began when he met Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa, a knitwear artist who gives shape to his ideal knitwear, and also about their challenges to explore new possibilities in knitwear.


■Margaret Howell talks about the Christmases of her childhood. How to spend a traditional British Christmas -- 1/2 [INTERVIEW]

From fashion to lifestyle, Margaret Howell is a brand that evokes traditional British life. We visit her roots and present an interview about how she spends Christmas at her atelier in London, England. We bring you heartwarming stories that will bring to mind joyful Christmas scenes, such as stories about family, decorating the tree, and choosing presents.