The Kyoto-based upcycling brand SANS-SERIF has launched a two-way bag crafted from vintage British bus roll signs. Operated by FLOTATION, the brand developed the product to mark its 10th anniversary. Both a shoulder bag and a backpack, the bag...
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores will launch its Spring 2026 ECOFF Campaign across 10 locations nationwide starting 3 March. This campaign is part of the company’s “Think GREEN” sustainability project, and invites customers to bring...
Have you ever considered the ultimate destination of clothes you’ve given away so they wouldn’t become waste? We gather them from our wardrobes, pack them into bags, and drop them off at collection boxes or second-hand shops. We believe that...
OPA Co., Ltd., in collaboration with BIOTECHWORKS-H2, will hold the RE:♺ KOBE CITY FES from 20th September to 5th October. The event, supported by Kobe City, aims to promote a regional circulation of clothing by creating opportunities for citizens...
Ligaretta, the upcycling brand that launched in January 2023, is set to begin retailing its products at “Have a Nice TOKYO!” in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, starting August 21. The concept behind Ligaretta embraces the global movement...
As the fashion industry grapples with concerns about overproduction and waste, Book Off Corporation Ltd. is taking a unique approach to address the issue: a nationwide upcycling contest. A subsidiary of Book Off Group Holdings and the force behind...
MOTHERHOUSE Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based company known for their mission to create globally recognized brands from developing countries, has launched a unique product named “Rinne Silk Scarf”. This offering, a product of the company’s...
PLASTICITY has launched their latest series “Frame Shoulder Bag,” born out of discarded vinyl umbrellas. As urban landscapes across the globe become inundated with discarded vinyl umbrellas – notoriously difficult to recycle...
JR Central Community Design (JRCCD), JR East Start-Up Company, apparel brand ALL YOURS, and Kurabo Industries have come together to give a second life to unwanted clothing. From July through September, these partners will transform discarded...
With the comfortable spring season coming to an end, the rainy season is just around the corner. As this is a time when many people spend more time at home, it may be the perfect opportunity to enjoy some DIY. KAWAGUCHI Corporation has started...