Fashion
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Dior’s New Creative Director Jonathan Anderson Takes Inspiration from Fashion House’s History
Jonathan Anderson is one of the most talked-about fashion designers in the world right now. The 4...
December 25, 2025
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Playful Bags from Brigitte Tanaka Evoke Parisian Atmosphere, Bring Fans from Around the World to Cozy Shop
Brigitte Tanaka is a Paris-based fashion brand attracting much attention of late with exquisitely...
December 19, 2025
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World’s Top Fashion Brands Make Strides in Sustainability; Paris Fashion Week Provides Competition for Eco-Fashion
High-end fashion brands taking part in Paris Fashion Week, which was held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 7...
December 4, 2025
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Japanese Craftsman Produces Beautiful and Durable Bags Made of Wood
Wooden bags made by Satoshi Kumano come in various types, including swagger bags and clutches.
November 23, 2025
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Dior, Gucci Adapt Kyoto’s Traditional Textiles for Modern Tastes
Kyoto’s Nishijin-ori textiles, long cherished as a material for kimono and obi sashes, is attract...
November 10, 2025
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Chiba Pref. Craftsman Makes Traditional Kumihimo Braided Products; He Carries on Family Business Which Started in the Edo Period
MATSUDO, Chiba — The appearance of a kimono can be enhanced by beautifully patterned obijime cord...
October 12, 2025
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Yohji Yamamoto Pays Tribute to Giorgio Armani at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS – Japanese fashion brand Yohji Yamamoto paid tribute to Giorgio Armani, the world-renowned ...
October 4, 2025
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Anrealage Unveils Garments Based on Works by Artists with Disabilities, Seeks to Dismantle Barriers in Fashion World
PARIS — Japanese fashion brand Anrealage unveiled garments featuring patterns inspired by the wor...
October 2, 2025
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Fashion Meets Freud — New Exhibit Explores Clothes through a Psychoanalytic Lens
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion and Freud? From top hats to stilettos, bustiers to bullet dresses, what w...
September 18, 2025
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Models with Disabilities Walk Runway in Yamanashi Pref. Fashion Show, 14 People Participate in 4th Event
SHOWA, Yamanashi — To promote social participation for people with disabilities, the Yamanashi pr...
September 18, 2025
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Japanese Artist Creates Beaded Accessories With French Haute Couture Embroidery
Lightning falling from the clouds, sake poured into an “ochoko” sake cup, pearls with a pig — the...
September 14, 2025
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Tokyo Fashion Week Opens in Shibuya with Runway Shows for Spring, Summer 2026
The runway shows of the Tokyo fashion week for the spring and summer 2026 season opened on Monday...
September 3, 2025
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170 Years of Louis Vuitton Celebrated in Osaka Exhibition; Monogram Canvas Sample Fabric Shown to Public for 1st Time in World
An exhibition commemorating the 170th anniversary of the French fashion brand Louis Vuitton is cu...
August 31, 2025
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‘Secrets of the Kimono’ Showcased in Kyoto; Museum Exhibit Features Early Modern Pieces, Related Items
KYOTO — An exhibition featuring about 260 kimono and related materials recently opened at the Nat...
July 28, 2025
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Everyday Items Brightened with Nature’s Colors; Tokyo-Based Plant Dyeing Brand Offers Range of Products, Beginner’s Kit
When it comes to the subtle yet varied colors brought out through plant dyeing, simple descriptor...
May 29, 2025
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