2024.12.05

The Reality of the Fashion Industry as Depicted by Haruna Lemon: Unraveling the Popular Manga "Fashion!!"

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The glamorous world of fashion, seen from the outside, features runway shows, models in fashion magazines, and designers of collections. Many people may look upon this with envy and aspire to work in the industry.

However, every industry has its hidden sides. That’s why it’s worth checking out the manga by Haruna Lemon, titled "Fashion!!" serialized on "OUR FEEL." The story follows a protagonist working in the fashion industry who becomes embroiled in various troubles and human relationships after meeting a rookie designer, realistically depicting both the glamorous and gritty aspects of the fashion world, along with human desires and passions.

This time, we spoke with Haruna Lemon about her experiences creating a manga centered on the fashion industry, discussing both its splendor and the gritty realities from the perspective of a manga artist.

PROFILE

Haruna Lemon

Making her debut with "ZUCCA×ZUCA" (Kodansha), Haruna Lemon’s major works include "タクマとハナコ" (Bungeishunju), "ダルちゃん" (Shogakukan), among others. Currently, she is serializing "Fashion!!" on the web manga site “OUR FEEL” (ShuCream).

The Fascination of Working in the Fashion Industry

What sparked your interest in the fashion industry?

I've loved the Takarazuka Revue for a long time and was part of a fan community, where many people from the fashion industry were present. Through this hobby, I gained more friends who were fashion magazine editors and photographers, and at one point, I even shared a room with them.

At that time, I had some free time from work, so I would help them out whenever I could. I also walked around high-end stores borrowing clothes and accessories needed for photo shoots.