Issey Miyake died of liver cancer on August 5th, 2022. His passing led me to reflect on the impact his work has had on my life. I was first introduced to Issey Miyake’s designs courtesy of my media lecturer father’s well-appointed wardrobe. He’d embraced Japanese avant-garde fashion in the late-1980s/1990s, and so as a...
Buying clothes online can be a bit daunting. This is especially true when you’re shopping from Japan! We’ve written this guide to explain exactly how we measure garments at Nippon Couture. Finding your ideal size The best way to ensure clothing fits as desired is by comparing measurements to an item that you own,...
Nippon Couture’s guide to Japanese shoe sizing We’ve done our best to cover this complex subject. Now, please bear in mind that there’s often variation in how shoe sizes are marked depending on the region of the world they’re sold. Also, it’s not uncommon for designer shoe sizing to be a little off compared...