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Big in Japan

Japan is known for its wealth of high-quality fashion brands but which is leading the pack? Here are three Tokyo standouts.

  • Issue #129
  • 10 min read
A warmly lit upscale fashion boutique with clothing racks and a cream coat displayed on a mannequin.
Fashion

Reap what you sew

How can fledgling fashion labels make an impact in the industry? Here’s some inspiration from those who’ve done it.

  • Issue #126
  • 13 min read
Team of Loopwheeler staff posed outside their Tokyo storefront with signage about their Tsunami knitting machines.
Fashion

Staying in step

Tokyo is one of the world’s most fashionable cities – why does its fashion week lack global clout?

  • Issue #123
  • 11 min read
Staying in step
Retail

Let me be your fantasy

Jonathan Anderson, creative director at Loewe, talks about how he has grown the brand: from taking it outside to taking it slow.

  • Issue #122
  • 14 min read
Person holding an Eye Loewe Nature orange canvas backpack with tan leather trim and navy straps against orange background.
Fashion

Fresh look

How Amy Smilovic, the owner of womenswear brand Tibi, found success – and then found it again with a risky rebrand.

  • Issue #118
  • 9 min read
Fresh look
Fashion

Fashion

A stellar new men’s brand from New York, Prada gets sporty and Olsen twins brand The Row makes its move into menswear.

  • Issue #118
  • 6 min read
Fashion
Retail

Heart of the city

Ami is the non-fashion brand – that’s super fashion. Its easy Parisian style has won over men and now it’s tackling the women’s market.

  • Issue #117
  • 8 min read
Modern Ami clothing store interior with checkerboard floor, hanging garments on both sides, and central display table
Fashion

Top to toe

Our global review of the industry leaves no stone unturned – we’re not only interested in the cut of the cloth but the material gains made behind the scenes.

  • Issue #117
  • 32 min read
White and black t-shirts displayed on a blue background

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