Style & Design | ON: FASHION Feb 13, 2021
Japan’s fashion scene gets smaller in more ways than one
by Samuel Thomas
Boutique shops and small brands face closure, while beauty influencer Akiico steps up to promote petite sizes.
Business / Tech Jan 29, 2021
SoftBank's Zozo offers tech glasses to help cosmetics buyers get skin tone right
Japanese online fashion retailer Zozo Inc. on Friday launched skin tone measuring glasses for ordering cosmetics online, making its latest fashion tech offering as it expands beyond apparel. "Zozoglass," a pair of spectacles covered with color swatches and markers, detects skin tone when scanned with ...
Style & Design | ON: FASHION Jan 9, 2021
Flashbacks and fantasy kick off Japan’s 2021 fashion scene
by Samuel Thomas
As department stores try to make up for a dismal 2020, recently released capsule collections turn to feel-good, nostalgic escapism.
Style & Design Dec 30, 2020
Pierre Cardin, designer to the famous and merchant to the masses, dies at 98
by Ruth La Ferla
In 1957, Cardin became the first European designer to forge business ties with Japan, and within two years he was selling his fashions there.
Style & Design Dec 19, 2020
There’s a story behind each of Makiko Minagawa’s textiles
by Mio Yamada
The former textile director of Miyake Design Studio is still pushing the boundaries of natural fabric, craftsmanship and sustainability.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Dec 19, 2020
Wait before shedding your entire work wardrobe amid the pandemic
by Kaori Shoji
Numerous posts on social media have questioned the need to wear a suit while working from home.
Art Nov 29, 2020
Fighting coronavirus in luxurious style with ¥1 million masks
One Japanese firm is selling masks embellished with a 0.7 carat diamond and more than 300 pieces of Swarovski crystal.
Style & Design | ON: FASHION Nov 15, 2020
Japanese fashion tackles the issues of the moment
by Samuel Thomas
From practical masks and saving sento culture to provocative commentary on gender, brands and designers find their moment.
Style & Design Nov 9, 2020
Kenzo Takada: The fashion industry mourns the loss of a dreamer
by Jae Lee
Takada was the first Japanese designer to gain international success out of Paris’s fashion industry, making his designs accessible and affordable.
Style & Design Oct 5, 2020
Kenzo Takada, first Japanese designer to conquer Paris fashion, dies aged 81
His death comes 50 years after he launched his first collection in Paris, which he adopted as his home.
Asia Pacific / Social Issues Sep 29, 2020
Thailand's 'rule-breaker' school uniforms challenge tradition
by Juarawee Kittisilpa and Jorge Silva
In Thai classrooms, showing a rebellious or creative streak through what you wear is difficult. School uniform rules are strict, down to how pupils' hair should be cut and the type of socks and shoes they are allowed to wear. But as students around the country ...
National / Social Issues Sep 22, 2020
Japanese fashionista aims to put Filipino kids on runway to success
She has continued to hold shows annually in Manila, and twice in 2016, with the help of clothing companies supporting her socially responsible efforts.