The 2026 Japan Edition collection marks the retailer's second such release and includes coats, tees and dresses with a "boxy, ...

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 ...

The secondhand market in Japan is one of the best-kept secrets. Used clothes in Japan have a reputation for their pristine condition. Moreover, thrift stores have strict standards for the items they ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's first meeting with role model and SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) boss Masayoshi Son came in 2010 when they bathed together - a popular ...

Maine-based retailer L.L. Bean has launched a Japanese clothing collection. It's only available at one store in Rhode Island.

A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading. Uniqlo is a major ...

On a recent fall day in Manhattan's Soho district, fashionable New Yorkers mobbed the racks throughout Uniqlo's 36,000-square-foot, four-story flagship store. The must-have item for many of these ...

For Ryohei Kawanishi, far too many Japanese fashion brands are relying on “organic” labels or a vague commitment to “recycle, reuse, reduce” for their claims to sustainability. For the 35-year-old ...