The Van Jacket Butcher of Ryougoku
Karu provides us with a snapshot of Ryougoku, Tokyo, where he visits a butchery that doubles up as to shrine of Ivy tastemaker, Van Jacket.
Karu provides us with a snapshot of Ryougoku, Tokyo, where he visits a butchery that doubles up as to shrine of Ivy tastemaker, Van Jacket.
A detailed historical guide of the famous and storied "Osaka 5"; five Japanese denim brands that began the Americana reproduction revival in Japan.
In this 3-part mini series, Heddels team member, Karu, shares his experiences in Kochi, Kojima, and Tokyo.
Part pseudo-yearbook, part voyeuristic fan fiction, we talk about the story and legacy of the Japanese classic Take Ivy with author David Marx.
The niche retailer of all things from shirts, to pens, to chocolate covered raisins might be calling it quits in the U.S. market.
Now that the Rakuten Global Marketplace is closed, here's the workaround to still find those hard to locate products in the west.
You may have heard the term, but do you know what it means? Dig into Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese appreciation for natural degradation.
From entry level selvedge denim to a down puffer vest for less than $20, Japanese giant Uniqlo has been relentless in their quest for retail supremacy.
Japanese menswear giant Beams has laid the foundations for contemporary men’s style on the streets of Japan in a way…
Japan-exclusive. Two words we hate to see. When it comes to expertly crafted pieces like jeans, leather jackets, and boots,…