Balloon Artist Emi Jingu to Showcase at NY Fashion Week Supported by Kishi's Co., Ltd. the Official Sempertex Distributor in Japan
The latex balloon brand Sempertex To showcase a new dress made with high-quality balloons
Kishi's, Co., Ltd.
Kishi's, Co., Ltd. (Nagoya, Aichi, Japan; President: Noritaka Kishi), a trading company specializing in balloons, party goods, and fair toys established in 1946, will support balloon artist Emi Jingu’s participation in New York Fashion Week (NYFW) as the official Japanese distoributor of Sempertex, a world-class latex balloon brand from Colombia.
On September 11, 2025, Emi Jingu is scheduled to present a collection of balloon dresses under the theme of "Diversity" at NYFW. The new collection will primarily use Sempertex’s high-quality 160 series twisted balloons for balloon art, and will showcase nine new balloon dresses.
Emi Jingu at her first overseas fashion show.
Project Summary
Project name
EMIJINGU NYFW 2026SS Collection "DIVERSITY (Diversity) - The unique color and brilliance of each individual
Schedule
September 11, 2025 (Thursday) from around 1:00 p.m.
Place
The Glasshouse
Location: 660 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 USA
Exhibiting brands
EMIJINGU (Representative/Designer: Emi Jingu)
Exhibition format
Wearable art collection by balloon art will be presented at the official NYFW runway fashion show.
Characteristics of the Project
This project presents a unique fusion of balloon art and fashion at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), one of the world's most prestigious fashion events. Under the theme of "DIVERSITY," the collection features models with diverse abilities and backgrounds, including those with disabilities or health conditions. It is a conceptual collection that balances artistic expression with social significance.
The behind-the-scenes activities will also be documented through photos and videos.
Project Background
In 2020, Emi Jingu suffered a stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic and was diagnosed with moyamoya disease, a rare cerebrovascular disorder, undergoing bypass surgery. This experience inspired her to create the work *“Moyamoya Disease”*, in which the inside of a transparent balloon is colored with red paint to express the intricate structure of cerebral blood vessels in three dimensions.
She also created *“Life”*, a work modeled on her own body, reflecting the new life she experienced while living with the disease. The balloon gently enveloping her body symbolizes both the fragility and the strength of life.
The current collection *“DIVERSITY”* continues this exploration. By having models with disabilities and illnesses wear fragile balloons, the runway visualizes “life shining despite difficulties.” Although balloons are ephemeral, their momentary brilliance symbolizes the transience of life and the powerful beauty that emerges within it.
Theme of the work: Moyamoya Disease
About Emi Jingu
Outline of Activities
Emi Jingu creates wearable art using balloons, capturing both the fragility and beauty of life while embodying strength. Her unique collections combine balloons, fashion, and social messages, and have been showcased both in Japan and internationally.
Major Achievements and Media Coverage
- Winner, Twist & Shout National Competition (2018, USA)
- Exhibited at Vancouver Fashion Week (2019)
- Solo exhibition in New York (2017)
In addition, she has collaborated with companies and has been featured on TV, radio, fashion magazines, and art media worldwide.
Social Contribution Activities
After experiencing a rare disease herself, she launched the "lucaemma Pediatric Ward Support Project," through which she has donated balloons to over 200 hospitals across Japan, bringing joy and hope to children.
For more information, please visit her official website:
https://www.emijingu-balloonlabo.com
About Sempertex Latex Balloons
Founded in 1938, Sempertex De Colombia SAS is a world-class latex balloon manufacturer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Known for their high quality, durability, and wide range of colors, Sempertex balloons are loved by professionals and hobbyists worldwide.
For balloon art, Sempertex offers twisted balloons in various sizes, including the popular 260S and the thinner 160S used by Emi Jingu to create delicate and detailed balloon dresses.
Official website: https://sempertex.com
Decoration with high quality balloons from Sempertex
Comments from each person in charge of the project
Comment from Emi Jingu
Ms. Emi Jingu
Although balloons are not a lasting material, I feel they have the power to bring vibrancy to everything. In this collection, I expressed that radiance as a symbol of "diversity," thoughtfully reflecting the backgrounds and individuality of each model.
I believe that the colorful, high-quality balloons from Sempertex were essential in creating costumes with delicate and unique colors and textures.
I am excited to see how balloon art will be received on the world stage in New York as a new form of fashion carrying a social message—an endeavor filled with both challenge and hope.
Comment from Federico Perez, Business Manager of Sempertex, Inc.
Mr. Federico Perez
Sempertex is proud to support the artistry of Emi Jingu at New York Fashion Week.
Her collection “DIVERSITY – The Unique Color and Radiance Within Each of Us” showcases the limitless creativity that balloons can inspire. We are delighted that our latex balloons play a role in bringing her vision to life, highlighting their exceptional quality and their rich, radiant color palette, which enables artists to achieve truly extraordinary creations. We also thank our distributor in Japan, Kishis, for their valuable support in making Emi’s participation a success. For us, this collaboration represents how balloons transcend celebrations and become part of the world of fashion as a true form of art.
Comment from Tomoto Hosoe, Planning and Sales of Kishi's Co., Ltd.
Tomoto Hosoe
As the authorized distributor of Sempertex Balloons in Japan, we are proud to support Emi Jingu's participation in New York Fashion Week.
Sempertex balloons, renowned worldwide for their quality, are transformed by Ms. Jingu's creativity into wearable art that fuses fashion with expression. We hope this project will show people around the world that balloons have limitless potential beyond decoration and celebrations.
We are honored that our balloons help bring Ms. Jingu’s vision to life and contribute to creating new forms of artistic expression.
About Kishi's Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1946, Kishi's Co., Ltd imports and wholesales fairground toys, latex and foil balloons, party goods, and sundries. In the balloon sector, we hold exclusive distribution agreements with leading balloon brands worldwide. In addition to providing B2B wholesale services to professional decorators and performers, we actively develop our own products to stay ahead of trends.
Guided by our corporate philosophy, "Making people happy, that is our mission," we strive to grow the market, support our customers, and continuously take on new challenges.
Company name: Kishi's Co., Ltd.
Location: 2-7-17 Nakono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Representative: Noritaka Kishi, Representative Director
TEL: +81-52-563-4681
Corporate website
Wholesale site for business use
https://www.kishi-gum.jp/e-commkg/cgi-bin/ex_index.cgi
Directly-managed shopping site
Sempertex brand site (Japanese)
https://www.kishis.co.jp/sempertex
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