The name is pronounced "YOU-nee-klo" in English. In the early 1990s, the Japanese economy hit a major slump. And Uniqlo's cheap clothes got popular fast. The Japanese economic downturn is often ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

How, exactly, to describe Goldwin 0? As the accompanying notes put it, Goldwin 0 is a ‘project’, a ‘pursuit’, an ‘experimental platform’ – enigmatic descriptors for the conceptual offshoot of cult ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Asia's biggest clothing retailer Uniqlo is quickly taking over in the US. Here's why. Produced by Joe Avella Follow BI Video: On Facebook More from Retail Asia's ...

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

central Japan receives countless requests from across Japan to repair damaged clothes. Kaketsugi, or invisible mending, is a technique for repairing holes or tears in fabric. The shop is run by a ...

“There is a new view among consumers, too, that it’s cool to upcycle favorite clothes and wear them longer.” Since olden days, it has been common in Japan to fix and remake kimono to wear ...