Relier81 will hold a pop-up store at Daimaru Tokyo till 28 April, showcasing their range of footwear and accessories. They designed the series under the concept of “Japanese tradition in a new form,” and give new life to traditional...
Research conducted by Meiji University and NEC Corporation suggests that the key to promoting sustainable fashion lies in personal comfort rather than environmental or human rights appeals. The study is led by Associate Professor Takumi Kato of the...
Kyoto-based textile designer ALBA launched its original textile collection, Future Line, earlier this month. The series integrates sustainable materials with traditional Kyoto dyeing and weaving techniques. It also utilises a pigment printing...
Travel lifestyle brand “Aww” has released a Boston bag and a stand pouch made from recycled Japanese fishing nets. The new collection uses recycled nylon material derived from discarded nets collected within Japan. The items incorporates...
Popular monthly fashion rental subscription service airCloset Inc. has just launched a new Self-Select feature last week. This update allows customers to choose specific items themselves from a shared inventory of hundreds of thousands of garments...
A three-day event “The First CIRCULAR -PLAY-” will be held across Shibuya Sakura Stage and Forestgate Daikanyama from 30 January to 1 February. The purpose of the event is to provide younger generations with hands-on experience in the...
Okada Ward, Fukushima Prefecture, once saw its population drop to zero following the 2011 nuclear disaster, local watchmaker Fukushima Watch Company is signaling the region’s return to life. The company announced last month the addition of three new...
Mannequin manufacturer Tohmane has developed a plastic-free mannequin called “Waltz” using traditional Japanese paper, creating a sustainable alternative that is lightweight, recyclable and supports a designated Intangible Cultural...
A partnership in Shiga Prefecture has successfully harvested the first crop of cotton grown with compost made from discarded clothing, creating a tangible model for a circular economy in the fashion industry. The harvest festival for the “Kamakura...
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores has collected approximately 700 garments for its clothing upcycling project, “roop.” Runned by the company’s fashion subscription service AnotherADdress, it gives customers’ pre-owned clothing to emerging...