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Cate Blanchett and Uniqlo Launch “Stories She Tells” Literary Magazine Original
TOKYO — For her latest initiative as Uniqlo global brand ambassador, Cate Blanchett is helping to launch “Stories She Tells,” a literary magazine featuring essays that highlight women’s experiences and perspectives through storytelling.
Ralph Lauren’s PoloFest Lands in Tokyo Serving Up a Bonanza for Collectors Original
TOKYO — The celebration of Ralph Lauren’s 60th anniversary next year has already begun with the debut of PoloFest in Tokyo. The three-day event brings together Polo’s top vintage collectors from around the world, leading cultural voices, consumers and fans of the brand to celebrate its timeless style and passionate communities. Japan’s long history and deep connection to Polo make it the fitting backdrop for the event.
Tennis Star Emma Raducanu Is Uniqlo's Latest Brand Ambassador Original
Clare Waight Keller, Emma Raducanu and Koji Yanai. Courtesy of Uniqlo TOKYO — Uniqlo has named Emma Raducanu its latest global brand ambassador, joining the likes of Roger Federer, Adam Scott and Kei Nishikori. Britain’s top-ranked female tennis player became the youngest winner of the U.S. Open in 2021 at the age of just 18.
The Artistry Behind Dior's Latest Store Concept, the Bamboo Pavilion in Tokyo
TOKYO — After nearly two years of planning and preparations, Dior has opened its latest concept store — dubbed the Dior Bamboo Pavilion — in the Japanese capital, incorporating the work of around 20 local artists, designers and artisans. The store follows similar concepts launched previously in Seoul and Bangkok, but with a localized feel that draws on the house’s long history in Japan and its support of Japanese creatives.
Tiffany & Co.'s Biggest Store in Asia Bows in Tokyo Original
TOKYO - Tiffany & Co. is going big in Japan, as it opens its largest store in Asia on Friday. Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the Japanese capital, the boutique stands out with a massive, shining facade in the brand's signature blue color. Tiffany's chief executive officer Anthony Ledru described the store as a "lighthouse" for the brand, similar to its iconic Fifth Avenue flagship in New York, called The Landmark, but with even more of a visual impact.
Tiffany & Co.’s Biggest Store in Asia Bows in Tokyo
The store, in Ginza, is in a new building covered in glass that replicates the brand's signature blue. TOKYO — Tiffany & Co. is going big in Japan, as …
Mikey Madison, Pharrell and More Celebrate Tiffany's Big Blue Store Original
In the midst of a sudden downpour and thunderstorm, local and international celebrities braved the elements to join Tiffany & Co. in celebrating the opening of its largest store in Asia. The festivities began at the store on Ginza's main street, Chuo Dori, before moving across the road to an event space at the Ginza Six luxury shopping complex. Among those attending were actress Mikey Madison and local model Ai Tominaga, both of whom are ambassadors for the brand.
Mikey Madison, Pharrell and More Celebrate Tiffany’s Big Blue Store
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Uniqlo Hosts Hasan Kattan, a Recipient of a Displacement Film Fund Grant
TOKYO - Following an announcement at the Cannes Film Festival last month, Uniqlo is continuing its support and promotion of the newly created Displacement Film Fund, which was first launched by the company together with actress Cate Blanchett and other members in February. The first five recipients of the fund's grants were revealed in May, and this week Uniqlo hosted one of them in its home country of Japan for a series of media events and interviews.
Groundbreaking Fashions Focus of Tokyo Exhibition
TOKYO - A virtual fashion museum owned by one of Japan's most influential vintage stores is venturing into the physical realm with a new exhibit. The exhibition features groundbreaking looks from a variety of Japanese and international designers, spanning the 1970s through to the 2000s. The brainchild of buyer and curator Hideo Hashiura of the vintage store Laila, La Museum opened as a virtual fashion archive in July 2024.
Groundbreaking Fashions Focus of Tokyo Exhibition
TOKYO — A virtual fashion museum owned by one of Japan’s most influential vintage stores is venturing into the physical realm with a new exhibit. The exhibition features groundbreaking looks from a variety of Japanese and international designers, spanning the 1970s through to the 2000s.
How Fashion Brand Mizen Is Raising the Profile of Japan's Kimono Textile Makers Original
TOKYO - Shunsuke Teranishi never set out to create a fashion brand. In fact, he refers to Mizen, the label that he designs and runs with his wife and business partner Chien-Tsu Teranishi, as a "project." "It's not just about design," he said from the second floor of Mizen's flagship boutique in Tokyo's upscale, fashion-forward district of Aoyama. "The story behind the production and the work that goes into it are equally important.
Fast Retailing Posts Record-high Performance for Third Consecutive Year Original
TOKYO - Fast Retailing said Thursday that it posted a record-high performance for the third consecutive year, boosted by strong sales at the Uniqlo International segment, which made up more than half of the company's overall revenue for the first time. The Uniqlo parent's net profit for the 12 months ended Aug. 31 grew by 8.4 percent compared with the previous year, for a total of 296.2 billion yen, or about $2 billion.
Fast Retailing Posts Record-high Performance for Third Consecutive Year
TOKYO — Fast Retailing said Thursday that it posted a record-high performance for the third consecutive year, boosted by strong sales at the Uniqlo International segment, which made up more than half of the company’s overall revenue for the first time. The Uniqlo parent’s net profit for the 12 months ended Aug. 31 grew by 8.4 percent compared with the previous year, for a total of 296.2 billion yen, or about $2 billion.
Shiseido to Enter Wellness Field With New Inner Beauty Brand Original
TOKYO - Shiseido said Wednesday that it will make its first foray into the wellness field with the launch of a new brand, Shiseido Beauty Wellness, or SBW, from February. In its initial stages the company will conduct joint research and development activities with Tsumura and Kagome for products sold in the Japanese market. From 2025, it will launch in other Asian markets, including China.
Shiseido to Enter Wellness Field With New Inner Beauty Brand
TOKYO — Shiseido said Wednesday that it will make its first foray into the wellness field with the launch of a new brand, Shiseido Beauty Wellness, or SBW, from February. In its initial stages the company will conduct joint research and development activities with Tsumura and Kagome for products sold in the Japanese market. From 2025, it will launch in other Asian markets, including China.
Yoshiharu Fukuhara, Former Shiseido Chief, Dies at 92 Original
TOKYO - Yoshiharu Fukuhara, the influential former chief executive officer of Japan's largest cosmetics company Shiseido, died Aug. 30 at age 92 of natural causes. He worked for Shiseido his entire career, and is credited with taking the company from a domestic manufacturer to a major world player. "He made the corporation global," Leonard A. Lauder told WWD of Fukuhara in 2012. "He led his company in very strategic arrangements and alignments.
Yoshiharu Fukuhara, Former Shiseido Chief, Dies at 92
Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. TOKYO — , the influential former chief executive officer of Japan’s largest cosmetics company Shiseido, died Aug. 30 at age 92 of natural causes. He worked for Shiseido his entire career, and is credited with taking the company from a domestic manufacturer to a major world player.
Celebrities Fete New Tiffany Flagship in Tokyo Original
TOKYO - Tiffany unveiled its newest flagship with a star-studded event in the Japanese capital Tuesday. Actress Anya Taylor-Joy joined the brand's president and chief executive officer Anthony Ledru to cut the ribbon of the store along the tree-lined Omotesando boulevard, while Florence Pugh and other local and international celebrities joined for the opening party.
Matthew Williams Unveils Audemars Piguet Collaboration in Tokyo Original
Designer Matthew Williams joined Audemars Piguet chief executive officer François-Henry Bennahmias in the Japanese capital Thursday to unveil a project that has been two years in the making: a series of timepieces that Williams designed together with the Swiss watchmaker. "I'm not just saying this, but it's really just been my favorite watch brand since I was very young.
Linen Shirts in Europe, Round Mini Bags Propel Fast Retailing's Latest Sales Surge Original
TOKYO-Fast Retailing said Thursday that it achieved record-high sales and profit for the first nine months of its fiscal year, following efforts by the group to diversify its revenue streams. In response to the strong performance, the Uniqlo parent company raised its outlook for the 12-month period ending Aug. 31.
Linen Shirts in Europe, Round Mini Bags Propel Fast Retailing’s Latest Sales Surge
TOKYO — Fast Retailing said Thursday that it achieved record-high sales and profit for the first nine months of its fiscal year, following efforts by the group to diversify its revenue streams. In response to the strong performance, the Uniqlo parent company raised its outlook for the 12-month period ending Aug. 31.
Rimowa Marks 125th Anniversary With Exhibit in Tokyo Original
German luggage brand Rimowa is celebrating its 125th anniversary with an exhibition that opens in the Japanese capital on Friday, before traveling to New York and the company's hometown of Cologne, Germany. " Rimowa has a history with Japan that dates back four decades, with the first Rimowa suitcase having been sold in the country in 1979.
CFDA Awards Date, Puig Sets Sail, Naeem Khan to Be Honored Original
MARK THE CALENDAR: The 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, for which Amazon Fashion is the presenting partner, will take place Nov. 6 at the American Museum of Natural History. This is the first time in the award's 42-year history that they will be held at this location. "I look forward to celebrating the CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural history...an iconic New York landmark," said Thom Browne, chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Kristen Stewart Attends Chanel M├ętiers D'Art Show in Tokyo Original
- Actress and longtime Chanel ambassador Kristen Stewart was in the Japanese capital Thursday for a repeat showing of the house's 2022-23 Métiers D'Art show, which was first unveiled in Dakar, Senegal, last December. Dressed in a white T-shirt and tweed miniskirt, Stewart sat front row in the cavernous venue that hosted the event. She was joined by local celebrities, influencers and customers of the brand.
Kristen Stewart Attends Chanel Métiers D’Art Show in Tokyo
Read full article TOKYO — Actress and longtime Chanel ambassador Kristen Stewart was in the Japanese capital Thursday for a repeat showing of the house’s 2022-23 Métiers D’Art show, which was first unveiled in Dakar, Senegal, last December. Dressed in a white T-shirt and tweed miniskirt, Stewart sat front row in the cavernous venue that hosted the event. She was joined by local celebrities, influencers and customers of the brand.
Tanaka RTW Fall 2023 Original
Designer Sayori Tanaka and creative director Akira Kuboshita are newcomers to Tokyo Fashion Week, but not to the industry. Both are veterans of the Uniqlo global design team, Tanaka worked for Yohji Yamamoto, and Kuboshita is head of design at Human Made. Their first show on the Tokyo calendar featured a live pianist, bales of cotton and a grid layout that forced the models to chaotically zigzag back and forth across it. There was also a lot happening with the clothes themselves.
Keisuke Yoshida RTW Fall 2023 Original
Inspired by a teenage fan of his work, the designer showed new versions of crisp suits, shirts and coats. “I was inspired by a 17-year-old boy who I met. He had gone through a really tough time emotionally, but he said my creations helped him to live through it, and that was so touching to me,” Keisuke Yoshida said backstage after his latest runway show. The designer himself had been bullied when he was in school, and so he related to the teenager.
Akiko Aoki RTW Fall 2023
One of the most promising young designers in Japan at the moment, Akiko Aoki believes that “fashion is a posture, a performance and a living act.” For her first Tokyo Fashion Week show in five years, she opened with a pair of ankle-length dresses and eye-obscuring veils. Evoking nuns’ habits or something out of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” they seemed to signal a collection that is about as conservative as you can get. But as is often the case with Aoki’s designs, things are not always as they may seem.
Akiko Aoki RTW Fall 2023
Read full article One of the most promising young designers in Japan at the moment, Akiko Aoki believes that “fashion is a posture, a performance and a living act.” For her first Tokyo Fashion Week show in five years, she opened with a pair of ankle-length dresses and eye-obscuring veils. Evoking nuns’ habits or something out of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” they seemed to signal a collection that is about as conservative as you can get.
Hyke RTW Fall 2023 Original
Outdoor, military and menswear influences came together to create a contemporary version offering femininity. Design duo Yukiko Ode and Hideaki Yoshihara put their signature spin on modern femininity by incorporating elements from traditional menswear and vintage military pieces into their fall collection. They opened their digital show with a series of all-black looks, including a wide-ribbed jumpsuit with flared pant legs, which created a beautiful silhouette on the body when in movement.
Takahiromiyashita The Soloist Men’s Fall 2023 Original
Despite skirts for men becoming more and more common on runways in recent seasons, rarely have they looked as elegant, yet masculine, as they did in Takahiro Miyashita’s most recent showing. The designer sent his models out in exquisitely tailored jackets and coats, layered over tops in rich textures including satin and crushed velvet. He stuck to a mostly neutral palette, but included deep hues of navy, purple, gray and brown.
Matohu RTW Fall 2023 Original
For their first live presentation in three and a half years, Makiko Sekiguchi and Hiroyuki Horihata opted for a mixed media event that combined a short film on the making of their collection with a runway show of the clothes themselves.
Matohu RTW Fall 2023
Read full article For their first live presentation in three and a half years, Makiko Sekiguchi and Hiroyuki Horihata opted for a mixed media event that combined a short film on the making of their collection with a runway show of the clothes themselves.
Seivson RTW Fall 2023
Read full article Taiwanese designer Tsu Chin Shen showed her fall collection on a red carpeted runway, flanked by a front row made up of banquet tables, complete with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces and battery powered votives. By incorporating a mix of gothic and athletic influences, she created a look that was contemporary, urban, edgy and feminine.
Seivson RTW Fall 2023
Taiwanese designer Tsu Chin Shen showed her fall collection on a red carpeted runway, flanked by a front row made up of banquet tables, complete with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces and battery powered votives. By incorporating a mix of gothic and athletic influences, she created a look that was contemporary, urban, edgy and feminine.
MintDesigns RTW Fall 2023 Original
Designers Nao Yagi and Hokuto Katsui presented their latest collection, which they titled “Flower Punk,” via a video posted to the brand’s website. While the theme suggests a juxtaposition of hard and soft elements, the clothes themselves were overall demure and conservative. Some of the few hints at punk came from the video’s soundtrack, styling choices such as combat boots and spiked short hair, and a reimagined brand logo in a horror-film font.
Shiseido’s FY Net Slips as it Announces New Growth Strategy Original
TOKYO—Shiseido announced a new three-year growth strategy as it continues to restructure and shift its focus, with the goal of becoming a major global player in the cosmetics industry. Separately on Friday, it reported full-year sales grew by 5.7 percent, while net profit dropped by 27.1 percent due mainly to impairment losses associated with the sale of its personal care business. For the 12 months ended Dec. 31, net profits totalled 34.2 billion yen, or $260.6 million.
Marni RTW Fall 2023
For his second “touring show” for Marni, the brand’s creative director Francesco Risso descended on Tokyo, staging a presentation in a Kenzo Tange-designed gymnasium originally constructed for the 1964 Olympics. The show’s location was significant for not only the brand — Japan represents 23 percent of Marni’s total sales — but also for the designer himself. “After New York, I thought, Tokyo for sure, and so I came here right after the New York show,” Risso said.
Fumito Ganryu Men’s Fall 2023 Original
For his latest fall collection, Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu narrowed his vision to focus first and foremost on silhouette, only choosing materials that would create the unique shapes he had in mind. Colors as well were selected so as not to distract from the clothes — and, incidentally, the palette also reflected the colors of the Earth when viewed from space. “I started to think about why I make clothes, and the answer is that they are for the people who wear them,” Ganryu said.
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Best Dressed at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards On Tuesday night, the Golden Globes attempted their comeback, two years since they last aired. In the meantime, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has promised to work at revamping the group, following the 2021 Los Angeles Times investigation exposing the lack of any Black members in the HFPA and other ethical malpractices.
Dior’s London Christmas, Christie’s Ann Getty Auction, Slowear Enters Women’s
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: Dior is cementing its longstanding relationship with Harrods with a holiday event that will take over the London department store’s windows and facade for a celebration of “The Wonderful World of Dior.” Running from Nov. 10 to Jan. 3, the multipronged happening will involve events on every floor of the store, including a micro-village on the lower ground floor and a pop-up café.
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EXCLUSIVE: Uniqlo Sister Brand GU to Enter U.S. with Soho Pop-Up
TOKYO—Uniqlo’s sister brand is branching out from Asia and entering the U.S. market, with a pop-up store planned for this fall. GU, the lower-priced, trend-driven brand owned by parent company Fast Retailing, has chosen New York’s Soho as the site of its first retail presence in the West. “We want to accelerate the globalization of GU,” Osamu Yunoki, GU’s chief executive officer, said in an exclusive interview with WWD.
Fast Retailing Raises Guidance On Nine-Month Profit and Sales Growth
TOKYO—Fast Retailing said Thursday that its nine-month net profit grew by over 50 percent, driven by strong performance of its Uniqlo operations both in Japan and internationally. In the nine months ended May 31, Fast Retailing’s net profit gained 57.1 percent year on year, totaling 237.8 billion yen, or $1.7 billion at current exchange rates.
Yoshio Kubo Men’s Spring 2023
Showing his latest collection in a video format only, Yoshio Kubo went with a colorful mix of sheer fabrics for spring. He layered mesh in bright aqua and purple or red and orange, playing with how the colors interacted with one another and made new tones when combined. Many of his textiles were extremely light and yet had enough structure that they appeared to float around the models in a kind of full-body halo.
Yohji Yamamoto Men’s Spring 2023
With his latest men’s lineup, Yohji Yamamoto made a departure from his usual all-black collections, saying that his idea for the season was “to take off my old clothing and try new colors, new inspiration.” He continued by saying, “So it was very joyful to make this collection, but it was very dangerous.” The Japanese designer showed loosely tailored suits in shades of deep blue, ivory, charcoal gray and, yes, black.
Fumito Ganryu Men’s Spring 2023
For his latest men’s collection, Fumito Ganryu reinterpreted has brand’s philosophy of “neutral” by using the related theme of “balance.” He said that while this is the overall concept for the spring season, it can also be seen as a more accessible way of describing his design ethos in general.
Uniqlo Launches Project to Support Refugees, Women and Children
TOKYO — Uniqlo launched a new charity initiative supporting refugees, women and children through T-shirt sales. Called Peace for All, the project will enlist internationally renowned leaders in design, art, literature, science and sports to design UT T-shirts on a volunteer basis, with proceeds going to three organizations.
Shiseido Launches Sidekick Skin Care Brand Targeting Gen-Z Asian Men
TOKYO — Shiseido said Wednesday it is launching a new skin care brand called Sidekick, targeting Gen-Z men in Asia. The initial offering of four products went on sale Wednesday at Shiseido’s Beauty Square store in Harajuku, Tokyo, and is due to hit e-commerce channels in China from July 1. “We have positioned skin beauty as our core business and are expanding our skin care and other skin beauty brands in pursuit of becoming the world’s leader in this field by 2030.
Next Generations Forum Looks at the Future of Fashion in Asia Original
TOKYO — WWD Japan and Lumine held a joint forum in Tokyo last month, inviting executives and designers to discuss the future of the fashion industry under the theme of “next generations.” Topics discussed at the conference, which was a hybrid digital and physical event, included everything from sustainability and diversity to brand management and the future of Asian fashion and culture.
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