Back in March, Chinatown Market announced that it would change its moniker in support of the AAPI community after receiving criticism from Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders across the globe.According to the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand's Instagram post, its original name "was inspired by the shops, people, and vibrance of Canal Street and Chinatown in New York." "But it’s not our name to use. We did not do enough to consider what this name would mean to the communities in Chinatowns ...
At the beginning of this year, Rei Kawakubo's COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT unveiled its collaboration with KAWS on the Fall/Winter 2021 runway. Now, the garments in the range are finally available for purchase.The graphics arrive in the form of the artist's iconic Michelin Man-inspired Chum figure and signature "XX" motif, which are printed on the tees, long-sleeve shirts, sweats and bags. The offerings boast a mixture of fresh and existing designs, as well as reimagined visuals dressed in vibrant ...
It's been roughly a year and a half since GANNI's Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup presented their last in-person runway show. Now preparing for the Spring/Summer 2022 season, the husband-and-wife duo made their grand comeback atop an artificial ski slope at Copenhagen Fashion Week.The stage was located above a powerplant turning non-recyclable waste into renewable energy to reflect GANNI's ongoing commitment to sustainability. Models walked down the tree-lined runway filled with color and optimism, ...
Studio Ghibli has returned with more Spirited Away merch. Following the IRL version of the anime's hopping lantern, a hand-sized figure of No-Face has been added to the collection.Measuring 13 centimeters (5.1 inches) in height, the Mugyutto (the Japanese word for "squeeze" in English) No-Face is crafted from polyurethane foam, giving it a squishy feel. According to retail chain Donguri Kyowakoku's product description, the figure is "incredibly pleasant to squeeze" and claims "you won’t be a...