Tag: Japanese fashion brand

Nude N Rude is known for its alternative Tokyo boutique and edgy Japanese fashion brand. But the Nude N Rude founders' vision goes even further - encompassing music, art, and a way of life. Nude N Rude supports an underground

Nude N' Rude has made a name for themselves in Japan with their Tokyo boutique catering to Japanese fans of edgy dark fashion. Nude N' Rude calls their philosophy "Bright Despair". The exact genre of the fashion is hard to

Broken Doll is best known internationally as a 1980s-inspired Japanese rock/punk band who often perform in flamboyant Harajuku fashion. People in Tokyo also know Broken Doll the band, but another Broken Doll is just as well known - Broken Doll,

Takeru has gained worldwide fame as the singer for the popular Japanese rock band SuG. However, his creative ambition goes beyond singing and songwriting. He is also the driving force behind the Japanese fashion brand Million $ Orchestra (pronounced "Million

Alice Black is a Japanese jewelry brand which comes directly from the streets of Tokyo. When we first met the brand's creator Norimi a few years ago, he was a DJ and regular fixture in the Harajuku fashion scene. Norimi

Global Japanese retailer Uniqlo has opened a huge flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district. Designed by Wonderwall's Masamichi Katayama, famous for his innovative work with BAPE and chic Parisian boutique Colette, the Ginza flagship, which has twelve floors and takes

Sad news from Harajuku for lovers of fairy kei, pastel backpacks, cute character t-shirts, and colorful tulle skirts: Japanese fashion brand ManiaQ has closed their beloved Takeshita Dori shop. According to their website, the brand has been in Harajuku for

Tokyo Girls Award, officially titled "GirlsAward by Crooz", is one of the biggest fashion-and-music events in Tokyo each season. Like the legendary Tokyo Girls Collection, Girls Award prides itself on featuring affordable "real clothing" for trendy Japanese girls. The event

While Japan's Muji (aka Mujirushi Ryohin) is more of a lifestyle brand than a fashion brand, the company's clean and simple "no-brand brand" clothing has plenty of fans both here in Tokyo and abroad. With that in mind, and for

Spinns Harajuku is a shop we've been following since their grand opening last year. In the short time they've been around, the store and their related brands have become increasingly influential in the Harajuku fashion scene. From the models they