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Who Will Win Japan’s Luxury E-Commerce Race?
Marketplace giants like Rakuten and Zozo, local department stores and foreign e-tailers are battling for supremacy in Japan’s lagging but lucrative online fashion market.
The Future of Asia’s Fashion Weeks
As Shanghai Fashion Week returns to business as usual, organisers and retailers in Tokyo and Seoul are turning their focus to homegrown talent.
Luxury Brands Never Embraced E-Commerce in Japan. Now, They’re Regretting It.
LVMH, Kering and Hermès all rely on the country to drive a significant portion of global sales, but the pandemic has exposed the market's Achilles’ heel. Brands need to invest in Japanese e-commerce — and fast.
Luxury Brands Never Embraced E-Commerce in Japan. Now, They’re Regretting It.
LVMH, Kering and Hermès all rely on the country to drive a significant portion of global sales, but the pandemic has exposed the market's Achilles’ heel. Brands need to invest in Japanese e-commerce — and fast.
Tokyo Fashion Week Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Fears
The latest in a string of high-profile industry events to be cancelled or postponed, Japan’s largest fashion gathering has been called off as its government scrambles to contain the outbreak.
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?