Issues 9 and 10 of PLEASE, the fashion magazine created by magazineist Kitahara Toru, former deputy editor-in-chief of POPEYE, are now on sale.
PLEASE Issue 9
Issue 9 is a special feature that brings together fashion stories, with the title referring to the film Short Cuts, a collection of Raymond Carver's short stories. It also includes fashion stories for both men and women, as well as stories featuring girls and boys only. The magazine features a collection of popular domestic and international brands, from Givenchy, Chanel, and Gucci to Undercover and Sacai. It also features a rich cultural section, including an opening essay titled "The Beautiful World of Japanese Characters" and a travelogue of a geta (wooden clog) wholesaler.
PLEASE Issue 10
Issue 10, released at the same time, is devoted entirely to a special feature on COMME des GARÇONS designer Rei Kawakubo. The magazine features new releases from all 14 Comme des Garçons brands, created by globally renowned designer Rei Kawakubo. To get closer to the essence of Rei Kawakubo's craftsmanship, the magazine also covers the making of Comme des Garçons bags. Popular model Serina Motola also appears, and the Comme des Garçons show look illustrations by illustrator Ed Tsuwaki are a must-have. Editor-in-chief Kitahara is responsible for the photography and styling of almost every page.
PLEASE Issue 9Issue 9 is a special feature that brings together fashion stories, with the title referring to the film Short Cuts, a collection of Raymond Carver's short stories. It also includes fashion stories for both men and women, as well as stories featuring girls and boys only. The magazine features a collection of popular domestic and international brands, from Givenchy, Chanel, and Gucci to Undercover and Sacai. It also features a rich cultural section, including an opening essay titled "The Beautiful World of Japanese Characters" and a travelogue of a geta (wooden clog) wholesaler.
PLEASE Issue 10Issue 10, released at the same time, is devoted entirely to a special feature on COMME des GARÇONS designer Rei Kawakubo. The magazine features new releases from all 14 Comme des Garçons brands, created by globally renowned designer Rei Kawakubo. To get closer to the essence of Rei Kawakubo's craftsmanship, the magazine also covers the making of Comme des Garçons bags. Popular model Serina Motola also appears, and the Comme des Garçons show look illustrations by illustrator Ed Tsuwaki are a must-have. Editor-in-chief Kitahara is responsible for the photography and styling of almost every page.
