This cohort of visionary designers—extraordinary artists and skilled craftspeople, really—established a tradition of avant-garde and elegant Japanese high fashion ... on what men buy and ...

It is a window into Japan’s rich culture and artistic flair. With its history, beauty, and deep symbolism, the kimono shows ...

“Fashion is a tool I use to express myself,” he said. “The most fashionable people in Japan are following their own personal style rather than (what’s trending).” Meanwhile, E ...

and arguably peaking with rise of Harajuku as a brand in the 2000s — is still enough to convince foreign audiences to invest in Japanese fashion. Today, it’s brands that reach out to their ...

Japanese menswear brand Visvim was founded by Hiroki Nakamura in Ura-Harajuku in 2001. Since then, it has become a staple in some of the most coveted wardrobes. John Mayer’s love for the brand, for ...

Throughout his career, Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake ... and thank him for transforming the potential of fashion for women and men around the world, its material possibility and ...

He later realised that many Japanese men are similarly ... sexuality and work. “More men are growing tired of behaving in a manly fashion, and want to be free,” says Mr Fukushima.

Young creators from around the world will showcase their fashion ... use specific Japanese materials to create their designs. This year, each competitor had to use Enshu Men Tsumugi, a traditional ...

TOKYO—Designer Issey Miyake, who entranced the fashion world with his flowing pleated designs and branched out into bags and perfume, has died at age 84. Mr. Miyake died Aug. 5 of liver cancer ...