Western shoppers have a history of falling hard for clothes from Japan. In 1981, when Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons and ...

Auralee, Kaptian Sunshine, Setchu and Sans Limite are among the brands on Monocle’s shopping list.

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 ...

In a world where fashion is constantly changing, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, one place you should keep an eye on is Japan. The ...

In his latest book, “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style,” W. David Marx makes the case that Japan is now the strongest authority on traditional American-styled clothing. Ametora — a Japanese ...

With a failing global economy and an increase on “fast retail” where the focus lies more on cost over quality, many fashion enthusiasts are questioning labels, their prices and ultimately their ...

Shoppers, delight: A new retail chain is expanding its presence throughout North Texas shopping malls. UNIQLO is a Japanese clothing apparel company specializing in high-end clothes. The brand focuses ...

Retail billionaire Tadashi Yanai, one of Japan's richest people, today pledged 1 billion yen ($12.2 million) of his own money towards disaster relief efforts in the devastated northeastern parts of ...