“airCloset” is a service that provides a circular system of sharing clothing, allowing them to be passed from one person to another who wants to wear and cherish them for as long as possible without being discarded. Additionally, the...
Kimono is one of the sectors of Japanese manufacturing that has developed with the environment and people. There are various types of kimono, for example, “Meisen,” which is generally called “plain-woven silk fabric.” Meisen...
Have you paid attention to the materials of your clothing and other fabric products? Choosing from sustainable brands is one good option when searching for eco-friendly fashion as a better option for the environment. However, knowing more about...
Fashion is a hot topic in Japan, and the exciting variety of vegan, ethical, slow, and upcycled fashion is shining brighter every year. Furthermore, sustainable beauty products are getting attention in Japan too! Here is the list of fashion and...
A wedding dress brand in Japan, MIRROR MIRROR, announced the start of renting upcycled wedding dresses. These upcycled dresses are reconstructed by combining parts of wedding dresses that were to be discarded. The brand is known for its delicate...
These days, the fashion industry is calling for sustainability since various problems exist in the industry. Depending on what problem they address, there are diverse forms of sustainable fashion. Let’s look at some significant forms of sustainable...
Our closets often get filled with clothes we no longer wear but do not throw away. In such cases, why not consider selling them instead of throwing them away? Some clothes may not fetch a price, but others may be valuated with a surprisingly high...
In recent years, initiatives related to diversity have been under active discussion worldwide. In the area of design, there is a search for ways to make design easy to use for people of various backgrounds. For example, universal design is a method...
Like other countries, fast fashion in Japan is testing the balance between people’s love of fashion and their commitment to protecting the environment. Known for being highly fashion conscious, the Japanese public is also viewed as having a...
QuatroGats (Ibaraki City, Osaka) collaborated with a famous Japanese food reporter Hikomaro (彦摩呂), to launch a bow tie made from a new vegan leather: mushroom leather. QuatroGats produces and sells leather wallets, luggage, accessories and...