Fashion has always had to adapt to our changing lifestyles and desires. But now, with easier access to global influences, and changing demographics, it has become more eclectic than ever. From casual looks to match lifestyle choices to fanciful contemporary art collaborations, Japan aims to please all.
Adieu, Jun Ashida
Japanese fashion designer Jun Ashida died on Oct. 20 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 88. Born in 1930 to, Ashida rose quickly to become one of the most prominent figures in Japanese fashion just as pret-a-porter ("ready to wear" manufactured clothing) was becoming mainstream. In 1963, together with his wife, Tomoko, he established his company Jun Ashida, co. Ltd., which, earlier this year, celebrated its 55th anniversary.