“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 More about G.V.G.V. Spring/Summer 2012 (95 words)

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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 More about Takaya Hanayuishi (76 words)

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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 More about Niky Roehreke Mixed-Media Illustrations (15 words)

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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 More about Tapehook by Torafu Architects (23 words)

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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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Super A Market is the latest concept store opened in Tokyo. The concept behind the interior design of this luxury multi-brand boutique is centered on the idea of shopping for luxury items, which housed in an environment that emanates the enjoyment, the surmise and the ease of a supermarket.  An energetic sense of (...) Read More about Super A Market Concept Store (71 words)

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The trendy Australian plant-based skin, hair and body products Aesop just opened their latest store in Tokyo and this is what it looks like! Very sterile and cold, where the product is the only thing that matters. No superficial objects or furniture, very straight to the point. A great concept store! While we can(...) Read More about Aesop Tokyo (42 words)

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Japanese designer Mita Shiniti introduced his design created from Nike Dunks sneakers during the Tenki exhibition at the Gallery Speak For in Tokyo.(...) Read More about Tenki ‘Nike Dunks’ Exhibition (24 words)

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