In a pivotal debut at the heart of Italian menswear, designer Soshi Otsuki reinterprets structural tailoring through the lens of Japanese spiritual craftsmanship and nuanced pattern manipulation.
Produced by Tokyo-based global media platform Nothingness, Far Eastern Research 2025 documents one year inside Tokyo’s fashion and cultural scene. Rather than predicting trends, the report traces concrete moments—from global artist visits and landmark brand milestones to the rise of new talent—capturing a city in constant motion.
Graphic artist Sora Aota marks a new beginning with “Sprout,” an exhibition that brings his hand-painted works into focus for the first time. In this interview, he speaks about rediscovering the pleasure of drawing, learning to work with chance, and finding a new rhythm beyond digital expression.
Sequel distinguishes itself by resisting explanation, keeping its presence intentionally quiet as it develops minimal garments and instinct-driven ideas. Through both the brand and its WEEKEND storefront, Miyazaki cultivates a space where creation happens in real time, shaped by restraint rather than promotion.
