thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan

From Pikachu to Hello Kitty, kawaii is one of Japan's greatest cultural exports. But cuteness is more than a fad: It's part of what makes us human. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/26/japan/cute-kawaii-culture-global-reach/ #commentary #japan #kawaii #hellokitty #manga #fashion #japanesefashion

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to environment

PFAS is a mainstay component of waterpoof clothing, but comes with a host of health and environmental concerns. That could be a particular problem for Japan, which boasts a number of globally renowned outdoor brands and related suppliers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/03/10/sustainability/pfas-japanese-fashion-outdoor-brands/ #environment #sustainability #pfas #pollution #fashion #japanesefashion #clothing

auris, 5 months ago to LGBTQ

I'm having my first sale ever!
For all of those, who are new: I'm doing embroidered -, cross stitch -, resin - and plexiglas jewelry with themes such a #lgbtq #gaming #anime #JapaneseFashion.
Grab yourself unique handmade items from a small business in Europe (be aware, shipping is very pricy for non-Europeans.)
No code needed with this link:
https://ko-fi.com/aurislothol/link/3D4B4M
#handmade #SmallBusiness

imtheq, 5 months ago to pokemon

Am I losing it or are the Japanese Clark's brand Pokemon shoes actually kind of cool? That green suede is 🔥.

https://soranews24.com/2023/12/12/shoe-brand-clarks-torhill-teams-up-with-pokemon-for-the-nostalgic-starter-shoes-of-your-choice/

#Pokemon #Fashion #Japan #JapaneseFashion #Style

thejapantimes, 10 months ago to environment

Japan's Spiber thinks its fibers made using microbial fermentation can help reduce the fashion industry's massive environmental impact. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2023/08/06/sustainability/spiber-fashion-environmental-impact/?utm_content=buffer4ae9b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #environment #sustainability #fashion #japanesefashion #fastfashion #emissions #clothing #biotechnology #climatechange