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Japan’s fashion scene gets smaller in more ways than one

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.

SoftBank's Zozo offers tech glasses to help cosmetics buyers get skin tone right

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 ...

Flashbacks and fantasy kick off Japan’s 2021 fashion scene

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.

Pierre Cardin, designer to the famous and merchant to the masses, dies at 98

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.

There’s a story behind each of Makiko Minagawa’s textiles

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.

Wait before shedding your entire work wardrobe amid the pandemic

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.

Fighting coronavirus in luxurious style with ¥1 million masks

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.

Japanese fashion tackles the issues of the moment

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.

Kenzo Takada: The fashion industry mourns the loss of a dreamer

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.

Kenzo Takada, first Japanese designer to conquer Paris fashion, dies aged 81

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.

Thailand's 'rule-breaker' school uniforms challenge tradition

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 ...

Japanese fashionista aims to put Filipino kids on runway to success

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.

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