Le Verophonna 13AW Increases Domestic Fabrics. Strong Inquiries for Basic Knitwear

Champion's classic sweatshirt now comes in a luxurious, made-in-Japan version

The viridi-anne is a lethargic and elaborate collection [14SS Paris Men's]

Teshima's "Canton," a brand that embodies the history of Japanese jeans, announces collaboration with J.CREW

Japan's first "Jeans Sommelier" certification test launched in denim-producing Okayama

Premiere Vision to be held in September, featuring a young Finnish designer who won the Yale International Festival

Okada Orimono, a luxury goods manufacturer overseas, develops faux fur shawl suitable for both Japanese and Western styles

"Everlasting Sprout" features new botanical patterns and classic Mizutama prints -- a popular rental item for SS13

Limifu's long cardigans, wide pants, and studded dresses are popular rental items for SS13.

Teijin Men's Shop promotes high quality men's "eco suits" made from recycled materials

Toyobo's fiscal year ending March sees lower sales and higher profits due to sluggish performance in its films and functional resins and apparel fibers businesses.

Asahi Kasei's fiscal year ending March: Revenues increase, profits fall. Fiber business sees 28% increase in operating profit thanks to strong sales of "Bemberg."

Kuraray's fiscal year ending March: Fibers profits increase, but resins and chemicals perform poorly, resulting in overall decline in profits

Toray's fiscal year ending March 2013: Operating profit and ordinary profit both fall due to economic downturn both domestically and overseas

[INSIDE: Textiles] Takisada Nagoya launches cross-departmental project "Master of Creation." Since last fall, it has also been supporting young designers.

Danad Hishiya Karen Blosso, the only Japanese clothing store in Grand Front Osaka, offers denim kimonos