Made to measure

This recently updated two-storey flagship is a case study in how physical retail can enhance product. With an inventory of 550 brands, including United Arrows’ own extensive in-house collection and limited-edition items, the Roppongi store features everything from mens and womenswear to luggage – and an alteration service. Interiors by Tokyo firm Wonderwall demonstrate the merits of retail done right.

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If you’re seeking to emulate the mature, effortless, casual style that is so very Tokyo, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here. H Beauty&Youth’s range combines collaborations and peerless materials from the hottest brands to staple items, and it’s the best place in Tokyo to get a one-off jacket or vintage items. The space in Minamiaoyama also has restaurant Pizza Slice, just in case you need to refuel. 

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Nowhere does basics like Green Label Relaxing in Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka neighbourhood. From business-minded items to casual clothing, this shop has something for everyone. The United Arrows brand delivers on world-leading in-store hospitality, plus a breadth of products to which most shops can only aspire. In true Japanese style, the craftsmanship and quality of the manufacturing is uncompromising.

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United Arrows Ltd was founded in Shibuya in 1989 and its shops act as embassies for its timeless take on fashion. The brand offers well-made clothes for the most discerning of buyers, with collaborations, in-house designs and finds that have made United Arrows a cult favourite in Japan and beyond. Here are three locations that no visitor should leave Tokyo without seeing.