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- The Rise of Fast Fashion in Japan: A Critical Look at the . . .
This article aims to critically examine the rise of fast fashion in Japan, its impact on local culture, economy, and the environment, and the growing call for more sustainable alternatives in the industry
- The Evolution of the Japanese Apparel Market: Tradition Meets . . .
Japan, the third-largest economy in the world, boasts a high purchasing power and a growing demand for fashion and garments The country’s apparel market combines traditional textiles with modern fashion, creating a unique blend that appeals to both domestic and international consumers
- Behind the rise of fast fashion, where will “Made in Japan” go?
Toshio Yamada, founder of Factelier, Japan’s first Internet brand focusing on “Made in Japan”, said that three elements are needed to revitalize the Japanese clothing industry: focus on the market, have autonomy, and invest in inefficient manual production
- Uniqlo operator unveils new Tokyo flagship store amid inbound . . .
Fast Retailing Co on Wednesday unveiled its fourth global flagship store for the Uniqlo clothing brand in Japan, returning to a major Tokyo shopping district where it had closed an outlet in 2022, amid a recent recovery in inbound tourism
- Mitigating Trendy Cheap Fast Fashions Negative Impact
There is some indication that educating young consumers about real environmental impacts might shift purchases from quantity to quality, but educating consumers about the harm of fast fashion may be a slow difficult task
- (PDF) How Fast Should Fashion Really Be? An Investigation . . .
The objective of this research is to understand whether it is possible for ‘fast fashion’ to meet social sustainability goals, or whether the model is inherently unsustainable
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