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The Essence of Gentlemanliness and Luxury: Beyond Definitions
There exists a peculiar 'definition' which posits that a man who fulfils all the criteria of a gentleman is, in fact, not a gentleman at all. Yet, upon meeting an individual, one can instinctively discern whether he is indeed a gentleman.
Alain Delon and Japanese Men's Style ーTranscendent charisma that surpasses mere physical beautyー
The Ivy League style, popularized in 1960s Japan by VAN Jacket, began to lose momentum in the mid-1970s. As Japan entered an era of internationalization following rapid economic growth, Alain Delon emerged as the new paragon of men's style.
The Fusion of Craftsmanship and New Technology: Paris Haute Couture
From June 24th to 27th, Paris will host the Haute Couture Week 2024-2025 Fall/Winter collection. While often lumped together with prêt-à-porter under the general term "Paris Fashion Week," they are distinctly different. We spoke with Bradly
Luxury Fashion After Covid-19: Resetting and Creating Culture and Community
＜Quiet Luxury That Reset Logo Worship＞ In the realm of fashion, particularly in the top-tier luxury segment, there is a keen sensitivity to changes in the times. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers' sense of value has transformed, p
Passion Swirls, Drawing in the Surroundings, Enriching Lives
At the end of January, I was invited as a speaker to the first session of the "Town Planning Seminar 2024" hosted by the nonprofit organization GP Network, and I gave a lecture at the Toyama City Library. I spoke about how the creation of "
Interview with Kaori Nakano: Compass for "Japan Luxury" as indicated by the leading expert in luxury studies
(This article was originally published by wwd Japan) Kaori Nakano, a historian of fashion and author, is a leading authority who has examined the concept of luxury as it has evolved over time from the perspectives of human history and fash
