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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Depict a story of “Lemaire” along with the times and lives by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Trang
Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Trang, designers of Lemaire, reflect on the Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection and discuss the resonance between the brand and the Japanese aesthetic. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part II): clothes for brightening up people’s day
This is the second half of an interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, where he explores the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He talked to us about the production of the brand’s spring/summer 2022 collection, the magic of fashion, and his mission as a designer. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part I): searching for the spark of design inspiration
In the first half of this interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, we explore the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He looked back on past collections and spoke to us about “gems” that inspire him to develop them. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 6: the beauty and uniqueness of Japanese products according to Yoshimi Nagao
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The sixth installment introduces Yoshimi Nagao, who has many fans for her aesthetically refined style.