Retail
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Inventory no. 62
Time to shine your shoes, pamper your pooch and brighten up your home with this month’s assortment of objects.
In Shibuya, help is at Hands
It’s part hardware store, part department store but ultimately defies description. It is a tokyo institution that sells just about everything and is loved by everyone. Welcome to Tokyu Hands.
Seasonal change
The biannual Pitti Uomo menswear show is a fashion calendar highlight, but Italy's waning influence has brands looking abroad. This has necessitated an unfamiliar focus on expansion, with Japan first in line.
Principles of style
We ask two fashion buyers what they look for when selecting brands for their shop and for their top picks for this season and beyond.
Renewal process
Having seen its film business nosedive thanks to the digital onslaught, Japan’s Fujifilm has found another lucrative avenue – skincare.
The Junction
With its well-preserved streets and redbrick housing, the Junction is home to small shops and galleries and a new generation of residents.
Inventory No. 60
The festive season may be over but that doesn't mean gifts are off the table. Treat yourself to unique kitchenware or organic soap, and kick back with something warming this February.
Observation
Countries use cuisine and culture for soft power but often forget their most important asset. Tyler Brûlé asks why nations aren’t building their brands around the simple concept of excellent service.
