United Arrows

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Where People Are Shopping Again

20 November 2020 • By Zoe Suen

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Where People Are Shopping Again

As Asia’s recovery outpaces other regions, brands shouldn’t lean on China alone. Multi-brand stores in cities like Seoul and Tokyo are becoming more important to labels trying to claw back lost revenues elsewhere.

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Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?

6 November 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?

Hoodies, sneakers and graphic T-shirts may have peaked as high fashion trends, but the movement’s wider influence is far from over.

Global Currents

The Future of Tokyo Fashion Week

28 October 2019 • By Zoe Suen

Global Currents

The Future of Tokyo Fashion Week

After a transitional season with a new title sponsor, Japan’s biggest fashion event is gearing up for a revamp. Will it be enough?

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Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.

26 June 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.

Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.

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Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast

31 July 2013 • By JapanConsuming

31 July 2013 • By JapanConsuming

As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.

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Japan’s Online Fashion Sales Climbing Fast

As online fashion sales expand, more large firms are committing investment to both websites and back-end logistics, while pure play e-tailers are launching new brands specifically for the online channel. JapanConsuming reports.