To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. Though it may not be regarded as one of the big four fashion cities, when it comes to vibrant street style and a dynamic retail scene, Tokyo is ...

Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori has died. She was 96. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Designer Hanae Mori, known for her elegant signature butterfly motifs, numerous cinema fashions and the wedding ...

In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...

NIGO’s From Japan with Love exhibition at London’s Design Museum explores how his lifelong passion for collecting shaped the ...

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TOKYO — Japan Fashion Week closed its five-day run on Friday with its usual mix of styles, but the shows attracted fewer international buyers than past editions. In terms of attendance, 15,951 people ...

Known for masterful craftsmanship, high-quality materials and attention to detail, Japan has earned its reputation for having one of the world’s most influential fashion scenes. But while many ...

“You see a living doll, a 5-foot-4 living doll, come into your store, and you just go crazy,” said Kim McHugh, former owner of McHughTEA Room and current teamonger. “And you just couldn't stop staring ...

TOKYO — Japan’s emerging design talents take to the runway today as Japan Fashion Week kicks off its five-day run through Friday. This spring/summer schedule is a departure from seasons past on ...

He was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ black turtlenecks By The Associated Press Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands and ...

When you think about it, Western fashion, with its focus on conforming to the predictable curves of the human body, designs itself into a box, as it were. With the exception of the audacious Alexander ...

Hanae Mori, the first Asian fashion designer to break into the exclusive world of haute couture, has died at aged 96. The Japanese designer, whose elegant creations were worn by high-profile figures ...