One Piece x World Wide Love Tote Bags & T-Shirts
The Japanese fashion brand World Wide Love - known for their punk/rock styled clothing - have announced a new series of tote bags featuring artwork from the popular Japanese manga One Piece. The new totes are going on sale one
Wonder Rocket
Wonder Rocket is a Japanese fashion brand known for their cute girly clothing which appeals to many high school and junior high girls in Tokyo. The brand has become famous in Harajuku for their Takeshita Dori shops that feature rabbit-headed
Cocolulu
Cocolulu is a Japanese brand that's synonymous with the "gyaru" fashion culture. Unlike other brands that cater to this scene, Cocolulu (sometimes known as Cocolulu by CO&LU) has changed its brand concept very little over the years. Since its launch
Candy Stripper
Candy Stripper is a popular Japanese clothing brand based in the Harajuku area of Tokyo. They make a variety of clothes for women in their teens and twenties, including shirts, caps, hats, tights, coats, sweatshirts, knits, one pieces, t-shirts and
ANAP
Anap is a popular Japanese fashion brand that specializes in clothing for young women. The brand's name is sometimes associated with "Shibuya" and "gyaru" style, and it is a popular brand at Shibuya 109, but that's not all it offers.
Japanese Teens Spending Less on Fashion
There's an interesting article in today's WWD about the spending habits of Japanese teenagers. The piece brings up several interesting points, most of them implying negative trends for the Japanese fashion industry. (Unless, that is, you happen to be a
Barbie x LeSportsac Japan Bag Collection
If you're looking to get in touch with your inner child - or inner princess - we've got good news for you from Tokyo. This week saw the release of a new collection of bags featuring everyone's favorite perfect plastic
Yohji Yamamoto “The Men” Runway Show in Tokyo
More than 3,000 people crammed into the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo last night, April 1, 2010, to see the return of a living legend. Fashion designer and Japanese icon Yohji Yamamoto held his first menswear runway show in the
Shu Uemura to Exit American Market
We are very saddened to report that one of Japan's most famous cosmetics brands will no longer be available in stores in the United States. Shu Uemura announced today that they are shutting down their US operations and leaving the
Spring 2010 Tokyo Fashion Trend – Hats, Hats, Hats
Spring has sprung in Tokyo! The winter weather isn't completely gone as of yet, but it's getting warmer every day. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Japan's famous hanami parties can be seen (and heard) in just about
