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【Vegan Leather from Pineapple Leaves: Sustainable Materials Not Just for Celebrities】 What image comes to mind when you think of sustainable products? While the advantage of being environmentally friendly is likely to pop up, you might also associate them with being "expensive" or "inferior in durability and quality" compared to conventional products. The textile fashion industry is known for its high environmental impact. In the realm of leather, the goal is to offset the drawbacks of these alternative products while considering the environmental impact by utilizing plant-based leather (vegan leather) that does not originate from animals or petroleum. We spoke with PEEL Lab, a Japan-based startup pioneering the field of vegan leather. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Sustainable #VeganLeather PEEL Lab Jim Huang https://lnkd.in/dNBkXzcB

【The Allure of CITIZEN WATCH's "CAMPANOLA" Cosmosign: A Small Universe on Your Wrist】 Wristwatches were originally tools for knowing the time. However, as times changed, many functions were added, transforming them into accessories, status symbols, and even investment targets. In this regard, the CAMPANOLA "Cosmosign" stands on a different plane. It is neither practicality-focused nor a means of self-assertion. Owners immerse themselves in the pleasure of admiring the "universe" recreated within the wristwatch. Since its birth in 2001, this timepiece has continued to captivate wristwatch enthusiasts. How was this miniature universe brought to life on your wrist? We spoke with Takayuki Ichikawa from CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., who is in charge of product planning for CAMPANOLA. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #CITIZEN Citizen Watch Citizen Watches Citizen Watch America https://lnkd.in/dET6bJHk

【The History of 'Lee101', Loved by American Stars Like James Dean and Elvis Presley】 'Lee', a denim brand with a long history. Upon tracing its history, we find ourselves at the lot number '101'. This time, we spoke to Hidekazu Hosokawa, creative director at Edwin Co., Ltd., about Lee's beginnings. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Lee #Denim Lee https://lnkd.in/dpsffyf4

【The World's First Red Shiso Extract: The Persuasive Power of a Cosmetic Ingredient Brought by an Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration】 A research institute dedicated to red shiso, the AKASHISO LABO, is located in Ashiya Town, Fukuoka Prefecture's Onga District. Conducting research under an industry-academia-government collaboration, fascinating discoveries have been made regarding the beauty and health benefits of red shiso. This time, we interviewed Seiichi Kanai, the chief director of the AKASHISO LABO. We asked Kanai about the founding background and the notable research results of the institute focusing on red shiso. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Skincare #Haircare https://lnkd.in/ddn7ijtH

【Providing the Best Bags that Will Become the Standard of the Next Generation: MONOLITH's Sophisticated Items】 With its simple yet sophisticated design and high functionality, "MONOLITH" creates bags that are essential for the modern urban lifestyle. This time, we have MONOLITH director Taisuke Nakamuro introduce the brand's concept and its functional items. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #MONOLITH #BackPack https://lnkd.in/d3kqn3Ku

【High-Quality Knitwear from British Royal Warrant Holder 'JOHN SMEDLEY'】 Known worldwide as a pioneer of the UK knitwear industry, 'JOHN SMEDLEY' produces high-quality, comfortable clothing. Both then and now, the brand is renown for its high-gauge knitwear. For an in-depth look at JOHN SMEDLEY, we asked Motoaki Michihiro of the Lea Mills Agency, the company's Japanese representative, about the brand's history and the exceptional quality of its products. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Johnsmedley John Smedley Ltd https://lnkd.in/dXqnipKE

【ASOBISYSTEM's New Vision, the Architects of Japan's "Harajuku Culture"】 When discussing Harajuku culture in the 2010s, one word that absolutely cannot be ignored is ASOBISYSTEM. While new trends were gradually emerging in the 2000s, it wouldn't be an overstatement to say that ASOBISYSTEM played a role in accelerating this momentum. In this installment, we spoke with ASOBISYSTEM's CEO Yusuke Nakagawa, who has been pioneering new Harajuku culture in the 2010s and continues to promote Japanese culture globally. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Asobisystem #Harajuku https://lnkd.in/db53g_GB

【American Running Shoe Brand "Altra":Minimize Injury with "Barefoot-Like" Soles】 Founded in Utah, USA in 2009, Altra is a brand known as the pioneer of "Zero Drop" shoes, which eliminate the height difference between the toe and heel. Currently, Altra holds 27% of the American trail running market, with running shoes accounting for 60% of its total sales, continuing its rapid growth in the fiercely competitive running shoe market. Amidst the intense competition between numerous sports brands, what has driven Altra's remarkable growth? We spoke with one of the founders, Brian Beckstead, about the differences from conventional running shoes and the unique mechanisms behind them. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Altra #Running Altra Running Brian Beckstead https://lnkd.in/dYDkjwcg

【The Unshakable No.1! Why People Line Up for Maison Margiela's 'Lazy Sunday Morning' Fragrance】 In February 2022, the 'Maison Margiela 'Replica' Fragrance Store' opened on Cat Street in Harajuku. Even more than two years after its opening, lines still form before the store opening time, with over half of those in line aiming for a particular perfume. "It's 'Lazy Sunday Morning'. This perfume, which has won various best cosmetic awards annually since its debut in 2013, accounts for over half of the fragrance line's global sales," says Marina Mito, the Senior Communication Specialist at Maison Margiela Fragrances. ...please read the continuation of this article here. Article link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Fragrance #MaisonMargiela Maison Margiela https://lnkd.in/dkPvGxaF

【"Relay Column: A Liberal Translation of the Modern History of Japanese Fashion and Its Future by Yuri Ridwan"】 Yuri Ridwan, an active graphic designer, provided an in-depth analysis of Japanese fashion history and its future trends through various eras. ...please read the continuation of this column here. Column link 🔗 #Fashiontechnews #Relaycolumn https://lnkd.in/dqkp3gTV