On a recent fall day in Manhattan's Soho district, fashionable New Yorkers mobbed the racks throughout Uniqlo's 36,000-square-foot, four-story flagship store. The must-have item for many of these ...

In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...

Japanese fashion brands have carved out prominent positions in the global fashion arena. Fusing tradition with avant-garde designs, these brands set trends that are adopted far beyond the shores of ...

For Ryohei Kawanishi, far too many Japanese fashion brands are relying on “organic” labels or a vague commitment to “recycle, reuse, reduce” for their claims to sustainability. For the 35-year-old ...

In his latest book, “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style,” W. David Marx makes the case that Japan is now the strongest authority on traditional American-styled clothing. Ametora — a Japanese ...

With a failing global economy and an increase on “fast retail” where the focus lies more on cost over quality, many fashion enthusiasts are questioning labels, their prices and ultimately their ...