At the heart of it all? Denim. Whether it’s distressed, dark-rinsed, or raw, denim is very important part of Japan’s fashion identity. What makes their denim special isn’t just the look ...

(Almost all high-end Japanese denim will have a straight-leg ... and shrink after you buy them. Raw denim “has not been given an additional wash or treatment,” says Andrew Chen, co-owner ...

I’m quite a Japanese denim fan and have been ordering custom ... Its ivy-covered, old raw cotton warehouse complex houses restaurants, museums, a hotel and shopping areas. After walking the ...