In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.
A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...
The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair. The service is winning over the hearts of European ...
Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo has taken the top spot in our list of SEA’s top 10 fashion brands. Famed for its affordable and approachable casual wear, Uniqlo's mix of everyday basics and trendy ...
Young Swedish menswear brands have a tough act to follow in Acne Studios, but several labels have recently been doing great things in the ‘quiet luxury’ space. One such maker is Brown Avenue, founded ...
The name is pronounced "YOU-nee-klo" in English. In the early 1990s, the Japanese economy hit a major slump. And Uniqlo's cheap clothes got popular fast. The Japanese economic downturn is often ...
It was only her second time ever attending a royal garden party, and she wore traditional Japanese clothing to the event for the first time, opting for a cherry blossom kimono. Princess Aiko at ...