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IS NIGO BUILDING A STREETWEAR EMPIRE?
Is NIGO building a Japanese streetwear empire with @humanmade starting with acquiring @undercover_lab . And what does it mean for Jun Takahashi? Word on the Street Explains. And who do you think Human Made gonna acquire next š¤? Comment below š


BEAMS SINGAPORE "CALLING" POP-UP
A little recap from last night. Good conversation, good people, and plenty to learn from Sachiko Sato san of BEAMS Japan after 30+ years in fashion. From craft and personal style to what makes something worth keeping ā thank you everyone who came through and spent the evening with us. Arigathanks š«¶š½šÆšµšøš¬ Calling Japan is available now at BEAMS_Singapore New Bahru.


WHAT ARE FATIGUE PANTS?
From military workwear to an everyday wardrobe staple. The OG-107 might be one of the most iconic versions of the fatigue pant ā simple, functional and still relevant decades later. Would you add a pair to your wardrobe?


WHY ARE SOUTHEAST ASIANS OBSESSED WITH RAW DENIM?
20oz denim. 35°C weather. š„µš Makes zero sense. But why? Would you wear 20oz denim in this heat for the fade?


WHO IS THIS MASKED MAN?
His work was everywhere. His face wasnāt. Meet the š· mind behind @cavempt āwill be soon be available at @crossoverconceptstore Akan Datang. What would you be known for?


THRIFTING VS VINTAGE SHOPPING
If someone found a vintage T-shirt for $10, would you still pay $300 for it? Before you answer, you might want to know the difference between thrifting and vintage shopping. š Which do you prefer?


UNIQLO BARREL PANTS
I didnāt expect @uniqlosg Barrel Pants to change my mindābut they did. I finally understand why theyāve become such a popular silhouette. Sometimes all it takes is trying them on. So, do you think barrel pants are going away anytime soon?


WHAT IS SATISFY RUNNING?
What if a running brand started by making all the technology disappear? This is the philosophy behind @satisfyrunning Would you still pay $200 for their running top?


DOES BIG E STILL MATTER?
What does Big E really meanāand does it really matter? š Watch the latest WOTS and let me know: Does the Big E still matter to you?


WHO STARTED JAPANESE FASHION?
Before the world understood Japanese fashion, these 5 pioneers were already changing it. So whoās your favourite designer?


F.C. REAL BRISTOL X CARHARTT WIP
When workwear @carharttwip_my meets football lifestyle . It just works. Which piece you gonna buy from the collection?


BANGKOK VINTAGE STORES
Bangkok might have the best curated vintage scene in Southeast Asia. Some stores here are curated at a level comparable to cities like Tokyo. Here are a few favourites we keep going back to. What are your favourite vintage stores in Bangkok? Let us know below š«¶š½


BAND TEES & CONCERTS
Vintage band tees werenāt made for fashion. They were made for concerts. And some of those bands. Theyāre still performing in Asia. Which concert are you catching?


TYPE 2 JACKET
Is Type 2 the most underrated denim jacket? Let us tell you more about it on this episode of WOTS. So which is your favourite type of denim jacket now?


TYPE 1 JACKET
If youāve been scrolling lately, youāve definitely seen itāthe denim jacket that just hits different. Itās got that boxy, cropped silhouette, the iconic single chest pocket, and a cult following thatās currently sending vintage prices into orbit. Weāre talking about the Leviās Type 1. In this episode of Word on the Street, weāre breaking down the DNA of this grail and why itās a timeless piece that officially deserves space in your wardrobe.


LEVI'S X JORDAN COLLECTION
Thereās something undeniable about two icons coming together, and they don't come much more iconic than Levi's and Jordan! Today weāre diving into the core of the latest collaboration, spotlighting the pieces that define the aesthetic: the Denim Trucker and the matching utility cap. The standout is undoubtedly the stamped Wings logo across the backāa bold, tactile tribute to basketball heritage pressed into timeless denim. Itās a piece that feels like an instant archive find.


FAMILYMART CONVENIENCE WEAR
Unpacking the Viral Sensation: Familymart Japan Socks Youāve likely scrolled past the iconic Familymart Japan socks on your social feeds, those bold, whimsical designs that seem to scream for attention. But letās dive deeperāwhatās the real scoop behind this fashion phenomenon? These socks arenāt just another trend; theyāre a delightful nod to the quirky charm of Japanese culture, perfectly encapsulated in the spirit of the beloved convenience store chain. Born from the ais


WHO IS SK8THING?
Behind the brands you know, thereās a name you should know: SK8thing. From BAPEās Ape Head to the BBC Arch logo, even hidden fingerprints on Undercover, Neighborhood & WTAPS ā heās the most discreet senpai in Japanese streetwear.


ISSEY MIYAKE - TECHWEAR BEFORE TECHWEAR
Who made Steve Jobsā black turtleneck? Not Gap. Not Apple. It was Issey Miyakeāthe quiet pioneer of techwear. Here are his 3...


JAPAN SELECT STORES
Japan didnāt follow fashion ā it curated it š§ š§„. From BEAMS to FREAKāS STORE, these select shops shaped how Japan gets dressed. Want the...
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