“Pin-up girls in present-day,” was the theme for G.V.G.V.’s latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Covering the top looks for the coming year’s sunny seasons, the label’s founder and designer MUG included the 50s pinup, a bit of ‘burb housewife, and some Miami tropics into a look that’s 100 percent put together. Read the full story

Coming from a culinary background, Takaya Hanayuishi made the move from food to fauna in 2004, introducing a new style of hairdressing that incorporates freshly-cut flowers and vegetables. These days, his one-of-a-kind craftsmanship is being commissioned for weddings, live performances, and media companies. Read the full story

German/Japanese illustrator Niky Roehreke graduated from the Central Saint Martins before working freelance as an illustrator for magazines, such as Nylon, Jalouse and Tokion amongst others. I really like her colorful mixed-media illustrations, glamorously blending watercolor, pencils, typography and Read the full story

One of Japan’s most famous and internationally-known milliners, Akio Hirata, is showcasing more than seventy years of work at the Spiral Garden in Tokyo – The exhibition features more than 4000 white ‘ghost hats’ floating around and acting as shells of the ‘real’ hats on display. This beautiful and dreamy installation was created by Japan’s most exclusive branding agency Nendo.

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Available in a range oft colors, Japanese designers Torafu Architects designed these very cool Tapehook‘s that look like curled pieces of adhesive tape. Each hook has been created by soaking the paper, curling it, then allowing it to dry in position. A great and simple idea to hook your keys in style, necklaces or glasses. Read the full story

Japanese ex-fisherman who studied ichthyology and now artist: Iori Tomita transforms marine life with scientific technique of preserving and dying organism specimens into an art form with his series that he calls, New World Transparent Specimens.

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