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A ‘Fresh’ Approach at Japan Fashion Week
The cherry trees will soon blossom here, and so will fashion.
Ginza on the Go
High and low, young and old, it's all happening on Tokyo's famous shopping strip.
Shiseido Profits Soar on China Sales
Shiseido Co. Ltd. announced a strong increase in profits, thanks to its business in China, during the nine…
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Makeup pioneer merged artistic modern approach to beauty and Japanese traditions, founded eponymous brand.
Different Strokes
In Japan, the goal is to offer a unique experience to attendees and exhibitors.
Shiseido Net Up as U.S. Plant Adopts Solar Power
First-half profits at Shiseido Co. Ltd. jumped 37.9 percent year-on-year to 12.9 billion yen, or $108.2…
Girl Power
The Tokyo Girls Collection has girls shopping for fashion in a whole new way.
Sales Rise, Net Slides at Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., which runs the Uniqlo chain, posted a profit decline Thursday on a sales gain for…
Japan Fashion Week Aims to Raise Its Profile
Tribal motifs, a relaxed mood and, of course, typical Japanese kawaii, or "cute," were all on display during…
Fast Retailing Plan Includes $3.5B for Deals
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. has global expansion in mind — including spending up to $3.5 billion to make…
Japan Fashion Week Gains Overseas Attention
The fifth Japan Fashion Week kicks off here Wednesday with 38 brands holding runway shows for their spring…
Analysts: Still Early To Call Barneys’ Fate
Analysts here weighing in on the unsolicited bid for Barneys New York by Fast Retailing Ltd. mostly took a…
Time Crunch
Japanese organizers look for innovative products as they deal with pressure to adapt their schedules.
Restir in Real Estate Deal With Goldman Sachs
The emerging Japanese specialty store Restir is stepping into real estate management in Japan via a joint…
Takizawa to Launch Own Line
Naoki Takizawa, the former creative director of Issey Miyake, will launch a women's wear brand under his own…