Traditional meets modern in an artful blend as #SilenceLAB presents its upcycled Buddhist artifacts in a unique exhibition. The show, titled “Hashimoto Takunao Exhibit—When a Buddhist Artifact Shop Gets Into Plant Life,” will run from...
The third annual COIL Upcycle Art Contest has selected seven finalists from a pool of 100 applicants for the Grand Prix, set to be held on December 9. In a novel twist, an Audience Award will also be introduced this year, democratizing the judging...
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...
*This article contains affiliate links. Jewelry is a great way to enhance our style. And if it’s ethically sourced, that’s even better, right? As sustainability becomes the standard in the fashion industry, jewelry must be part of the...
Seiban Corporation, renowned for its popular “Angel’s Wings” school backpack, has introduced a new line of environmentally friendly “Ethical School Backpacks”, which utilize surplus fabric from the manufacturing process...
Kankei Furniture Co., Ltd. has launched the second series of its traditional Japanese furniture line from the distinctive brand, CRUSH CRASH PROJECT (CRUSH). CRUSH’s foray into crafting numerous items with reclaimed wood resulted in a wave of...
Minatomirai haishop “haishop social gallery”, dedicated to addressing social quandaries through art, opens its doors to an ambitious group exhibition, “Tsugu” from August 1 to 31. This endeavor features the ingenuity of three...
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...