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Raf Simons’ first women’s collection: success or failure?
What does fashion writer Itoi Kuriyama think about Raf Simons’ first women’s collection? We take a look at her analysis of this collection’s theme, “Teenage Dreams.” -
The Palais Galliera reopens with a major retrospective “Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto”
To celebrate its re-opening on October 1, the Palais Galliera (Musée de la Mode de Paris) is held a retrospective dedicated to Gabrielle Chanel. -
On Call Me by Your Name, the film that restored Kotone Furukawa’s faith in humanity
At one point, actor Kotone Furukawa questioned humanity every time she saw what was going on all over the world. What film saved her amidst it all? -
TBA Studios, the Pioneer of Sharing Films for Free “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 3
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
A fantasy world is created by the alchemist “Tomo Koizumi”
What is the identity of Tomoki Koizumi, the designer of Tomo Koizumi, who worked on costumes for artists and was selected as a finalist for the 2020 LVMH Prize? -
Photographer Yann Gross shows a world united by skateboarding
The story of Yann Gross, a photographer who helped develop the skateboard community in Uganda. -
The Importance of Physical Art and the Future of Local Culture at Berlin Art Week
Berlin Art Week was held in uncertain times. Here we report on four groups of artists based in Germany and Japan. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 2: The Symbolism of Versace in Japanese Rappers’ Lyrics
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 her second installment, she deciphers the symbolism of Versace in Japanese rap, such as KOHH, SALU, and Elle Teresa. -
Pre-Happy Hour in the Post-COVID-19 era
An essay by New York-based writer Iku Okada. Okada writes about the changes she noticed in New York City after returning from six months in Japan and the hope she was able to find. -
Why French people changed their vacation destination after the pandemic?
The value of vacation has been changed by COVID-19. Explore places that have be-come a popular destination alongside resort.