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Tranoï positions itself on Asian market with first Tokyo edition

In the midst of Tokyo Fashion Week, the Tranoï fashion trade show will set up shop from September 4 to 5 at Bellesalle Shibuya First. Tranoï Tokyo aims to establish itself in the national market and attract buyers from the Asian continent, a move that hopes to compensate for the decline in Japanese buyers in Paris. It is not only Japan that is...

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Tiffany & Co. unveils ‘Tiffany Wonder’ exhibition in Tokyo

LVMH’s Tiffany & Co. has celebrated the opening of a new exhibition in Tokyo that takes visitors on a visual journey through the jewellery house’s history via design masterworks and Tiffany diamonds. Entitled ‘Tiffany Wonder’ and located in the Tokyo Node gallery, the exhibition also explores the brand’s relationship with Japan, which dates back...

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Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo returns with an emphasis on local brands and craftsmanship

Since Japan began easing its Covid restrictions a year ago, the country has been in a continued state of recovery, attempting to breathe new life into its internal fashion industry. This was the central task of the AW23 edition of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (FWT), which returned to almost full capacity for the first time since the pandemic hit....

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Marni unveils a colour-popping wardrobe in Tokyo’s Olympic stadium

On Wednesday, the luxury brand Marni flew to Japan to unveil its autumn 2023 collection for men and women. A travelling show based on the Resort model, in which the brand's emblematic codes - polka dots, bright colours and geometric lines - were exhibited, accompanied by a string orchestra. Marni’s autumn 2023 collection The event took place in...

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VF Corporation opens regional office in Tokyo alongside design collective

Fashion conglomerate VF Corporation has launched the new Tokyo Design Collective (TDC) alongside the opening of a regional office in the Japanese city’s Harajuku district. The office will be the new home of VF brands Dickies, Timberland and Vans in the region, as well as the TDC team. The mission of TDC is to merge Japanese product design and...

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Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior's passion for Japan

A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior's work opens in Tokyo this week with a focus on the French designer's fascination with Japan and the country's influence on his pieces. "Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" arrives in Japan after drawing huge crowds in Paris, London and New York. Opening Wednesday, the exhibition features 350 haute...

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Marni set to host show in Tokyo on February 1

Italian luxury brand Marni has reportedly confirmed it will be holding a show in Tokyo, Japan, to unveil its autumn 2023 collection. The label’s creative director Francesco Risso is said to have confirmed the news with WWD. In an interview with the publication, Risso said: “A year ago, I decided to stage a series of travelling shows with our...