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Daijiro Morohoshi’s KOCHUTEN; an essay on Manneristic Comics
The large-scale traveling exhibition about a manga prodigy Daijiro Morohoshi that celebrates the 50th anniversary of his debut, is now being held. “Ankoku” critic Mamoru Goto uncovers the profound world of his works. -
“What fashion says”: Nik Cohn and David Marx, decoders of style revolutions, discuss “Today There Are No Gentlemen” [Part 2]
The author of the historical book on men’s fashion reprinted last year in Japan, Nik Cohn, and Japan-based fashion journalist David Marx talk about fashion and culture. -
On newness and criticism of consumerism in Balenciaga and valknee’s creations / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 13
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip-hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In the thirteenth installment, she breaks down Balenciaga and valknee, a Japanese woman rapper who made a song about the brand. -
Why James Oliver makes his magazines, THE NEW ORDER and her., out of Japan
Born in New Zealand and based in Tokyo, James Oliver talks about the appeal of magazine making and his preferences when it comes to media. -
“What fashion says”: Nik Cohn and David Marx, decoders of style revolutions, discuss “Today There Are No Gentlemen” [Part 1]
Nik Cohn and W. David Marx, writing generations and countries apart, have demanded the same answers from fashion. TOKION brought the two together to meet for the first time, and discuss the essential ideas of their books. -
What Keiichiro Shibuya is trying to do with his new opera, “Super Angels,” and his similarity to Kanye West
The world premiere of Super Angels, a new opera composed by Keiichiro Shibuya, was met with great success. Critic Shun Fushimi takes a closer look at the opera and what’s behind this one-of-a-kind musician’s creativity. -
The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.1 — Makeup, Fashion, and Transformation
In this column series, SF book reviewer Teruyuki Hashimoto introduces old and new Science Fiction (SF). This article is about the happy marriage between fashion and SF: SF on makeup, Kill la Kill’s homage to a classic SF, “Fiberpunk,” and Japanese fashion labels such as C.E. and HATRA. And the issue of lookism — how your looks or attractiveness often determines how the world perceives and responds to you. -
“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol.2 Japanese cuisine filled with healing and energy Food artist Mariko Maeda reconsiders the unique charm of it
This project asks creators about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The second instalment focuses on Mariko Maeda, a pioneer of Buddha Bowl and a food artist. -
The Bikkuriman-style illustration by Yukio Takahashi and his “love for music”
Yukio Takahashi’s Bikkuriman-style illustrations have become a hot topic on SNS. The artist who has collaborated with many musicians talks about “the source of creation.” -
NIGO named the artistic director of Maison “Kenzo”
NIGO has been assigned to take over the position effective September 20th, 2021, with his first collection scheduled for release in January next year.