Style & Design Dec 23, 2019
Japan's fashion brands look to meet new consumer standards
by Samuel Thomas
As the festive season encourages consumers to splash out and treat themselves, there's both good and bad news in the fashion industry.
National Mar 6, 2019
Tokyo Skytree celebrates 60th anniversary of iconic fashion doll Barbie's debut
by Masumi Koizumi
An event marking the 60th year since the debut of iconic fashion doll Barbie kicked off at Tokyo Skytree on Wednesday, showcasing the doll's history and diversity. The event, named Barbie Loves Tokyo Skytree Runway, will run through May 6. At the tower's Tembo Galleria, a ...
Events / Events In Tokyo Sep 11, 2014
Tokyo City View gets dolled up for Barbie, Blythe and more
by Florian Turgeon
Japan is well-known for its dolls, producing edgy urban vinyl, cute soft toys, manga figurines and even therapy dolls for lonely senior citizens. This "Doll Culture Exhibition" at Tokyo's Roppongi Hills' Tokyo City View observation deck, however, looks at old-school fashion dolls, which should ...
Style & Design | ON: FASHION Jan 8, 2013
by Misha Janette and Samuel Thomas
This year will see the arrival of a formidable new force in the Japanese fashion market. Perhaps best known for being a go-to for Hollywood stars, Fred Segal is a trend-setting California clothing and lifestyle goods retailer, which in its 50-year history had never ...