Japanese designers revolutionised Parisian catwalks, and the city hasn't lost its allure for new talent, even as the loss of greats like Issey Miyake herald the end of a fashion era. Emerging designers in Tokyo dream of following in their footsteps, but say new challenges make it harder to grab attention and monopolise the world's wardrobes.

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