ーWhat Is a Stoma?
A stoma — such as a colostomy or urostomy — is often a life-saving medical procedure for people living with cancer, incurable illnesses, or severe disabilities.
It’s a choice—a choice to live.
With a stoma, many individuals are able to reclaim a normal life — to work, to dream, and to continue shaping their future.
Supported by medical professionals, loved ones, and friends, ostomates gradually learn to live with and accept their transformed bodies.
Yet even in the 21st century, ostomates remain largely invisible.
In conservative societies especially, stigma, misunderstanding, and quiet discrimination persist.
Daily life is often lived with anxiety — fear of leakage, odor, or sudden accidents. At night,
these fears intensify, forcing many ostomates to wake repeatedly to check their bodies,
never fully resting.
Has our society truly become a place where ostomates can live with comfort and dignity?
The person standing beside you — elegantly dressed, composed
— may be an ostomate, concealing vulnerability beneath fabric, striving not to be noticed.
This project was born from that reality.
We propose a fashion coordination concept centered on exquisitely crafted stoma covers
— not only medical accessories, but also garments of identity.
A complete style designed exclusively for ostomates,
transforming necessity into expression.
Our aim is to enrich the lives and spirits of ostomates,
while challenging society to recognize them as visible,
valued members of our shared world.
Through fashion, we seek to educate — to open eyes, soften hearts,
and cultivate empathy. We imagine a future where ostomates embrace their new bodies,
find joy in choosing what to wear, and celebrate everyday life with confidence.
A world where everyone can enjoy fashion.
Stoma Néo-ART Project

Date:
Late September – Early October 2026 (Scheduled)
Venue:
LA GALERIE BOURBON (7th arrondissement, Paris)
Theme:
From “Hidden” to “Showcased Art” — Traditional Crafts meet Medical Fashion
Organizer:
Japan Welfare & Medical Fashion Association (JWMF)
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◇AMBASSADOR & OSTOMATE IMAGE MODEL◇

Emma Otsuji-Pickles
Coloplast Japan Ambassador
◇ ADVISOR ◇

Yosuke Ishii
M.D.Physician / Founder of Japan Poop Science Society
Medical Information Producer
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