Commentary / World Jul 26, 2020
America's face mask ambivalence
by Kent E. Calder
At least 10 percent of Americans refuse to wear masks at all, and a third or more fail to wear them consistently in public places.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 22, 2020
Designing for good: Creators in Japan respond to the coronavirus
by Mio Yamada
From face shields to social distancing apps, made-in-Japan creativity has got you covered.
Style & Design Feb 24, 2020
Behind the mask: The show must go on
by Samuel Thomas
As the impact of COVID-19 leads to the postponement or cancelation of various fashion events, the industry faces a quandary — it is unseemly to focus on the relatively trivial business of style at a time of great concern?
Business | Japan Pulse Jul 2, 2015
The new face of Japanese beauty products
by Melynie Yoneda
A wise woman once said that beauty is pain, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be boring. With designer face masks, even the simple act of skin moisturizing can become fun. Face masks rose to popularity after the 2011 Korean BB Cream craze. ...