Uniqlo will launch a special UT collection to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the anime "ONE PIECE" on July 22, available at Uniqlo stores nationwide and online.
To mark this milestone 25th anniversary, the collection features eight different T-shirts reflecting the adventures of the protagonist "Monkey D. Luffy," as well as five kids' T-shirts depicting popular characters.
The collection is themed around eight keywords: "Determination," "Companions," "Strength," "Setbacks," "Assembly," "Alliances," "The Four Emperors," and "New Chapter."
Additionally, Uniqlo has formed a global partnership with "ONE PIECE DAY 24," the world's largest "ONE PIECE" fan event, held in August. Through these T-shirts, Uniqlo will join fans worldwide in celebrating the event.
Hello! This is the Japan Hobby staff. In May, I visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the first time. During this trip, the local staff guided me and introduced me to some used clothing stores. I would like to share with you all the details about the shops in Cambodia.
We visited a warehouse where a large amount of used clothing is gathered. Here, the clothing is sorted and then distributed to various stores within Phnom Penh.
The used clothing stores we visited had a wide variety of items in different styles. There were vintage T-shirts, denim, retro dresses, accessories, and many other fun items just to look at.I had checked out many interesting shops on social media, but due to time constraints, I couldn't visit them all this time.
On June 5th, leading apparel retailer Shimamura announced the introduction of AI model "Runa" for promoting its Fashion Center Shimamura. This initiative is part of a three-company project involving Takihyo, a textile trading company based in Aichi Prefecture, and AI model.
The AI model selected by Shimamura is named "Runa," a 158 cm tall, 20-year-old fashion school student. She has a backstory of starting social media activities to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion model. Runa's visuals are designed to appeal to young women, and she will be featured in Shimamura's posters and flyers, with plans to expand her use in advertising and on social media in the future.
According to Shimamura, the goal of using an AI model is to attract young female customers in their teens and twenties and to respond quickly to rapidly changing fashion trends. The use of an AI model eliminates the need for scheduling adjustments and photography time, allowing for more efficient promotion.
Mardi Mercredi was established in South Korea in 2018 by Park Hwamoak and Lee Soohyun. The brand is known for its French-inspired style that balances sophistication and casual elegance. In addition to fashion items featuring the brand's iconic flower graphics, the lineup includes sportswear, dog apparel, and lifestyle products.
The flagship store has opened near Daikanyama Station in Tokyo. Covering an area of approximately 300 square meters, the store spans two floors. The interior was designed by the same studio that handled the Seoul flagship store, aiming to replicate a similar ambiance and offer the latest collections in real-time. This will be the first offline store to showcase the full collection, including popular staples as well as bags, shoes, and accessories.
To commemorate the opening of the flagship store, exclusive items such as the "ROSE SLIM FIT" T-shirts (2 colors, 6,050 yen each) and "TANK TOP" (3 colors, 6,050 yen each, all prices include tax) will be available only at the Daikanyama location.
Japan-exclusive T-shirts: ¥6,050 (available in 2 colors)Japan-exclusive tank tops: ¥6,050 (available in 3 colors)Japan-exclusive eco bags: ¥4,950 (available in 3 colors)
The unisex brand "ADER ERROR" from South Korea will release items in collaboration with Bandai, Yashica, and Victorinox from its lifestyle-focused line "A-VENTORY" on June 4th, local time. These items will be available on ADER ERROR's official online store.
The new collection includes five items designed to add fun to everyday life, suitable for summer activities and styling. It features an oval-shaped accessory inspired by Bandai's "Tamagotchi," a new edition of the "MF-1" film camera in collaboration with the classic camera manufacturer Yashica, and a tool with 12 functions, including a knife and can opener, in collaboration with Victorinox.
NERO, a hairstylist and photographer who also handles commercial work for brands such as Supreme, Adidas, Nike, and Y3, is holding a solo exhibition at the concept store "UNDER R" in Shibuya, Tokyo.
After relocating from Japan to New York in 2014, he has been working as a hairstylist on advertisements and editorials. At the same time, as a personal project, he has been documenting his friends who visit his studio for haircuts through photography.
The current photo exhibition "YOUTH" focuses on this series of portraits. It considers people who live with intention as youth, displaying their portraits on 10.8×8.5cm Polaroid film. The collection of photos, featuring youths of various ages, professions, and backgrounds, seems to express the city of New York itself, which embraces diverse individuality.
DIOR has released the “Denim Dior Oblique” campaign featuring NewJeans’ HAERIN, who serves as an ambassador for the brand.
In the campaign, HAERIN is seen in iconic New York street corners, showcasing a variety of bags made from washed jacquard denim material. These include the “Dior Book Tote,” “Saddle,” “Dior Toujours,” the “East-West” and “Mini Vanity” from the “30 Montaigne” line.
The “Denim Dior Oblique” items are available for purchase on the official online store and at DIOR stores nationwide.
On May 22, a fashion show was held in Harajuku to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Little Sunny Bite." Amidst the attendance of glamorous celebrities like Nana Eikura, Emi Suzuki, and Atsuko Maeda, one girl stood out: "Oshiruko-chan." With her distinctive long blonde hair and dress, she is known for her work as a DJ. Who is this mysterious girl? Here are 12 questions to unveil the real Oshiruko-chan, from how she started her career to her favorite fashion styles.
ーWhat do you usually do?
I DJ at events and have fun with everyone at parties.
ーWhy did you get into DJing?
I've always loved dancing and having fun with everyone at parties. One of my classmates had records and DJ equipment at their house, where I learned how to use the gear. Later, a painter friend who loves high energy music invited me to DJ at their exhibition's opening party. Since then, I've had the chance to be interviewed and meet many people and music, which makes me very happy.
ーWhat made you start using social media?
I wanted to make more friends.
ーWhat's the key point of today's fashion?
I paired a Little Sunny Bite dress and bag with long boots.
ーWhat's your favorite fashion style?
Dress coordination.
ーWhat's your favorite brand?
I like "Little Sunny Bite," "Milk," "Kanehiro," and "Candyfruits."
ーWhat's your hobby?
I enjoy skateboarding. I love the thrill and excitement it brings, and I also like watching skateboarding videos.
ーHow would you describe your personality in one word?
I always have a smile, and I have a fun personality that makes people around me smile too.
ーWhat is the number one thing you want to challenge yourself with right now?
On May 10th, at the Acne Studios event "Acne Studios loves ILLIT Tokyo," the South Korean girl group ILLIT showcased a special performance wearing the 2024 Spring/Summer collection. The group impressed with their chic gray logo T-shirts and denim styles paired with braided hair.
ILLIT, consisting of YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE, and IROHA, debuted in March this year with their debut EP "Super Real Me," featuring four tracks. Since then, their single "Magnetic" has ranked on the 2024 Hot 100, and their follower count on TikTok and Instagram has exceeded 2.4 million. They have achieved the most successful debut in K-POP girl group history, garnering significant global attention.
Stella McCartney has released a limited edition "Falabella Stella-bration" collection featuring four styles to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its iconic "Falabella" bag.
Since its debut in the 2009 winter collection, the "Falabella" has been handcrafted by Italian artisans and reflects Stella McCartney’s leadership in sustainability and material innovation. The brand continuously revisits technologies each season that transform the industry by focusing on recycling, regeneration, circularity, and low environmental impact. This limited edition also features design elements characteristic of the "Falabella," such as diamond-cut chains made from recycled brass and recyclable aluminum, and a medallion produced with zero waste from zamak.
