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―Eroticism and Humor on T-Shirts― Welcome To California Store
California Store is a souvenir shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, with an eye-catching assortment of products that can’t be found anywhere else. The owner Takahiro Akiyama speaks on the meaning behind the store’s theme, “cheerful and fun eroticism” and his signature T-shirts. -
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Cardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
Tomomatsu Gima transforms discarded cardboard boxes into works of art. We take a closer look at Gima’s world through the collaborative work he created for the launch of Gucci’s new sneakers. -
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Photographer So Mitsuya Layers his own “Greenery” over the New “Gucci Off the Grid” Collection
Focusing on the use of sustainable materials, Gucci has launched its new color “Gucci Off the Grid” collection. To coincide with the launch, we take a closer look at the creative background of So Mitsuya, a photographer with whom Gucci collaborated for the collection. -
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Japan Brand Trivia Vol.8: Disseminating Sustainability of Made-in-Japan Products through “Cycle”
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The eighth instalment introduces comi, a designer who thinks about sustainable manufacturing through her brand “cycles.” -
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Dentist by Day, Dental Grill Expert by Night: Dr. Zara and the Culture of Customizing Teeth
Grills, a type of tooth jewelry with roots in American hip-hop culture, are gradually growing in popularity among young people in Japan. At the center of this movement is Dr. Zara, a man with two professions: dentist and specialist in grills. -
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The reason Civilist, the heart of Berlin’s skateboarding scene, is loved by both locals and the world.
Alex Foley of CIVILIST, which has collaborated with brands such as Nike and is a driving force not only in the skater scene but also in Berlin’s street scene, talks about the state of the community and the city’s charms. -
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Being inspired by Japan, being drawn to L/UNIFORM: an interview with Hiroshi Fujiwara and Jeanne Signoles
Jeanne Signoles and Hiroshi Fujiwara reunited through collaborating on and releasing a L/UNIFORM x fragment design bag. We explore their relationship and Jeanne’s ideas on how she has fun in Japan. -
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Kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe and the resurging appeal of kimono from a global and ageless lens
Kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe helps us rethink the beauty of kimono culture. In addition to its appeal as a fashion item, we reveal its allure from all angles, historical to cultural. -
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Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 7: Caring for Japanese products and going back to basics with eit swim
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The seventh installment introduces Alice Kazama and Masayo Manzai, the creatrs of eit swim. -
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Everything is connected in the world of Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander
Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander, value the outdoors and nature. The duo’s creations are in harmony with nature. -
