Fluid and fashionable: V&A shakes up image of ‘traditional’ kimono
Exhibition shows off rich history of Japanese garment in all its three-dimensional glory
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Stella’s World: the season’s key looks brought to life via Virtual Reality
adidas by Stella McCartney previews Fall/Winter 2017 collection at the first Stella’s World presentation in Tokyo adidas by Stella McCartney presented the Fall/Winter 2017 collection via an immersive virtual reality experience set to bring the season’s key looks to life. A journey designed as part of the presentation of The Stella Mccartney collections in tokyo … Read more
Kimono textiles for men’s collection: Hiromi Asai at Pitti Imagine Uomo
Though many female designers have not focused on men’s collection, United States-based fashion designer and kimono stylist Hiromi Asai decided to use kimono textiles for men’s collection. Known for her exquisite handcrafted kimonos, who appeared at 2016 F/W New York Fashion Week, Hiromi Asai is debuting her menswear collection at Pitti Imagine Uomo 91 in … Read more
Light celebrated through photography and jewelry
Boucheron x Hiroshi Sugimo: the encounter of two art forms Japan seems to have a special resonance for Boucheron. Boucheron celebrated the 120th anniversary of its Paris flagship store on Place Vendôme with the Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. The Maison Boucheron’s sparkeling jewels met the moon in Hiroshi Sugimoto’s night-time seascapes in a precious … Read more
Rarely exported Japanese Kobe beef debuts in Hong Kong
Officially certified Japanese Kobe beef, the rarely exported luxury Japanese culinary delicacy, can now be found in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is only the second foreign market after the nearby Macau to have the permission to import the renowned Kobe beef, a meat with buttery taste and a marble-like texture that melts in your mouth. “The … Read more
Top 10 most expensive countries to book a room: study
Most expensive hotels in the world: study. Switzerland is on top of the rankings According to the new Hotel Price Index (HPI) released by global hotel specialist Hotels.com, Switzerland has the most expensive hotels in the world. Dublin is the least expensive capital city in Western Europe. The most expensive capital city in the world … Read more