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Fall’s Hottest Pinterest Trends Are Japanese Fashion, Lobster Sweaters and Bow Nail Art
A new report by Pinterest looks at the upcoming fall trends trending on the social media platform.
Make Fashion, Not War: Sartorial Stars Call for An End to Nuclear Threats
Eight brands and designers joined #CranesForOurFuture, an initiative that aims to help garner public support…
Diesel Unveils Tom of Finland Exhibition in Japan
The LGBTQ+ art organization unveiled "Forty Years of Pride" exhibition.
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Japanese Scientists Shine Light On Treating Forever Chemicals
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China, Japan and Korea Summit Addresses Trade Tensions
The three countries came together for their first trilateral trade meeting in more than four years.
Now You Can Dine with Diesel
Diesel unveiled a new retail experience in Tokyo.
Levi’s Re-Opens Kyoto Store As CEO Looks to Increase Asian Market Share
Levi Strauss re-opened its store in Kyoto, Japan, bringing culture, history and personalization to the…
Fast Retailing Details Uniqlo Store Opening Plans
Fast Retailing to open each year 80 doors in Greater China, 20 in North America, 10 in Europe, and 60 across…
Yoke Joins the Fray of Lines Made From Brewed Proteins
The Tokyo brand announces eight garment made with plant-based sugars, synthetic biology and polymer and…
Manolo Blahnik to Open Larger Shop Inside Japan’s Hankyu Umeda Department Store
This new shop-in-shop marks the first time Blahnik's men's and women's collections are presented side-by-side…
Nigo Reimagines Vintage Levi’s 501 Jeans
Levi's and Nigo reunite for a third collaboration based on reproduced archival designs.
Jordan Brand Brings Its World of Flight Retail Concept to Japan
After debuting its pinnacle World of Flight retail concept in Milan last year, Jordan Brand has opened its…
California, Japan Commit to Port Decarbonization
The Ports of Los Angeles, Tokyo and Yokohama are establishing zero-emissions "green shipping corridors"…
US and Japan Tag Team to Fight Forced Labor
More collaboration is needed to take on the issue, agreed Australia's National Retail Association.
Uniqlo Price Hikes Powered Parent’s Record Profit
Fast Retailing plans to open 310 new stores through Aug. 31, with most adding to Uniqlo's international…