Brands familiar to fashion enthusiasts, such as Hermès and Yohji Yamamoto, are hosting limited-time shops and exhibitions. The exhibits, curated with refined sensibilities and sophisticated tastes, are sure to add a touch of spice to your everyday life. We introduce the fashion section of these trendy spots that you'll be missing out on if you don't visit.

■Hermès in Kyoto's Gion district has been renovated into a "fairy tale forest," and limited-edition "carrés" studded with hearts are being sold in heart-shaped orange boxes

The Hermès Gion store, open for a limited time until July 31st this year on Hanamikoji Street in Gion, Kyoto, is hosting events to convey the spirit and worldview of Hermès' craftsmanship according to the season and time of year. The store is packed with stylish initiatives, including events focusing on Hermès' iconic "Carré" scarves, limited-edition items, and a fantastical interior design.


■Yohji Yamamoto: Art is the only way to connect the world. "Painting and Weaving: Yohji Yamamoto & Yuka Asakura" Exhibition Opens [Report]

"Painting and Weaving: Yohji Yamamoto & Yuka Asakura" is on view at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery until March 12th. Yamamoto, who has been involved in fashion for over 40 years, strongly believed that "in a time when the world is in such a dire situation, fashion alone is no good. Art is the only way to connect the world," leading to his collaboration with painter Asakura. Don't miss this exciting exhibition.


■Yohji Yamamoto "Mode Photography" Exhibition to be held in Daikanyama, with limited collection "A Yohji Yamamoto" shop also available
Yohji Yamamoto's exhibition "YOHJI YAMAMOTO/Mode Photography" will be held at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama, Tokyo until January 15th. Original prints and posters by a number of renowned photographers, including Craig McDean, David Sims, Tahara Keiichi, Yamamoto Yutaka, and Leslie Kee, will be on display. Be sure to check out the limited-time shop that will be open during the exhibition period.


■An accessories exhibition from 47 prefectures is being held. 47 works utilizing local specialties and techniques from all over Japan

"47 accessories 2 - Accessories from 47 prefectures -" is being held at the museum on the 8th floor of Shibuya Hikarie until February 12th 2017, and introduces 47 types of accessories made using traditional techniques and local resources rooted in various parts of Japan, and also holds order-taking events. The exhibition features accessories created with "new ideas" that are not bound by conventional wisdom or conventions.