Vogue Japan has launched a special collaboration between actor Mugi Kadowaki and ballet dancer Shoko Nakamura for its YouTube channel. The video is now available to watch and shows how dance is bringing new life and light to the stillness caused by two years of the pandemic. This project is also linked to the April issue of Vogue Japan released on March 2 which features newly-shot photos of the performers that can only be seen in the magazine.

The first collaboration featured Mitsuki Takahata and RIEHATA. Kadowaki, who once dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer, later gave up on that dream. In this collab, she challenges that part of herself again as a form of self-expression. The video shows pro dancer Shoko Nakamura meeting with the actress to warm up and practice. Check out the full video on the Vogue Japan YouTube channel, complete with performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

The choreography theme is ‘the past and the future,’ with the first half of the dance inspired by two people meeting in the past and crossing paths again. In the second half, the artists try to express themselves using paint.

“I made it a priority to move freely,” Nakamura said. Drenched in colorful paints, the two danced playfully. “I feel so refreshed,” Kadowaki said after filming ended. “If you’re stressed  or in a situation where you’re having a hard time being around people, just to the park and dance.”

Nakamura reflected on the collaboration with a smile. “I think each of us went into this with our own thoughts and goals, but the second the music started, we just let it move us.”

VOGUE GIRL is a leading new-generation web magazine picking up the latest in international trends for women. Its most popular feature is Girl of the Month which offers a close-up of a different girl every month where they serve their own fashion stories.

Donning the February 2021 issue is Japanese singer-songwriter milet. The J-pop and indie pop artist made her major debut in 2019 and is known for her deep, husky voice and global song writing. She released her first studio album in 2020 and went on to perform on the Japanese New Year’s Eve special Kōhaku Uta Gassen. Now, the successful singer makes her first front cover appearance in VOGUE GIRL where she is serving a modern look with monochrome stripes and a chicness reminiscent of the kabuki industry. Her eye-catching scarlet cape is lined with feathers while her floral dress gives us romantic vibes. It’s a seamless combination of striking red, black, and white.

“I wore clothes, makeup, and a hairstyle I never usually wear,” explains milet speaking about her feature in the magazine. “But I discovered a side of myself I never knew before. I had a lot of fun. It made me want to challenge myself to express in other ways too.”

An editor at VOGUE GIRL said: “milet’s well-polished beauty and combination of white, black, and red, which are strong, powerful colours, created this magical chemistry that resulted in the finished photoshoot. I want people to experience her unique charm in the photos and video for themselves. She wears the clothes; the clothes don’t wear her, no matter what they are.”

milet featured in VOGUE GIRL‘s “90 Second Challenge” video series where she talks about the songs she likes to listen to in the morning to give her energy, introduces her favourite spots in Tokyo, what she would like to eat as her final meal, and more.”

Fans can watch a special performance by milet over on VOGUE GIRL + Live! here.

Vogue Japanーthe Japanese edition of the world’s most influential fashion magazine Vogueーhas teamed up with Hiroshi Fujiwara-led brand fragment design and his concept store THE CONVENI to create two T-shirts and hoodies. This is the first time Vogue Japan has collaborated to release an item with its logo branding.

VOGUE MAGAZINE TEE: ¥8,500 (Before Tax) / COLOR: BLACK, WHITE / SIZE: S, M, L, XL

This is Vogue Japan’s first ever triple-collaboration and celebrates the 20th anniversary since it launched. THE CONVENI is known for its creative packaging, which has spilled into this collaboration too with the hoodie being packaged in a cereal box and the t-shirt in a milk carton.

VOGUE MAGAZINE HOODIE: ¥18,000 (Before Tax) / COLOR: BLACK, WHITE / SIZE: S, M, L, XL

Both the T-shirts and hoodies are available in black or white. The front reads “VOGUE JAPAN,” the back features the 20th anniversary logo, and the sleeves read “FRAGMENT.” The release dates for the items will be announced on THE CONVENI’s social media, so follow them on Instagram to keep up to date.

It has been announced that Laforet Harajuku will attend Vogue Fashion’S Night Out (FNO) set to take place on Saturday September 15.

FNO was first held in 2009 at the call of editor-in-chief of Vogue US Anna Wintour. It is the world’s biggest shopping event that seeks to revitalize fashion industry and boost its economic recovery.

Laforet Harajuku, which was established 40 years ago, will join the 10^th FNO for a collaboration titled ‘VOGUE GIRL×LA40RET Festival.’ Laforet Harajuku will extend its opening times so people can enjoy all the special plans they have in store for each of its shop on this one-day event.

An opening ceremony for VOGUE GIRL×LA40RET Festival will take place at the 6^th floor Laforet Museum Harajuku. There will also be a special Mickey Mouse 90^th anniversary collection fashion show, a festive styling show and DJ performance by VOGUE GIRL, and more.

Fashion lovers won’t want to miss out on this very special one-day-only event!

In The Bag is a popular series by Vogue where celebrities showcase what’s inside their bags. Big names that have featured on the series include Victoria Beckham, Taylor Hill, Zoë Kravitz and many more.

Vogue Japan have featured AMIAYA on their list, a model and DJ twin duo massively famous as Tokyo pop fashion icons.

We get to see the full scope of their stylish bags which include everything from their favourite purses to make-up pouches, sunglasses, and sparkly accessories. Despite the contents of their bags being different there’s something that still unifies the two of them.

They also discuss their favourite towns, what they do on their days off, what type of partner they like and more.

In The Bag – AMIAYA: https://www.vogue.co.jp/fashion/trends/VJ1012-InTheBag-2018-08ORIG_AmiAya/videos

Check out the video for yourself and you might even discover some fashion tips!

Namie Amuro will be featured on the front cover and in the Fashion Story section of the October 2018 edition of VOGUE JAPAN which goes on sale from August 28.

Well-established photography duo Luigi & Iango are responsible for snapping these shots of the Queen of Japanese Pop. She is clad and cool in Saint Laurent’s 2018 fall and winter collection. This is the first monochrome front cover page in VOGUE JAPAN since the July 2001 edition – 17 years ago.

The new edition also comes with a special Namie Amuro poster and features an interview with her as she looks back over her 25-year career as a music artist, discussing topics from music to live shows since her debut.

Namie Amuro fans won’t want to miss out on this exclusive edition.

Vogue is the world’s most influential fashion magazine. The Japanese edition, Vogue Japan, is once again holding Vogue Fashion’S Night Out (FNO) this year, a global event for shopping and fashion.

Hosting this year’s night out is Tokyo on September 15, Kobe on September 22, Nagoya on October 27, and Osaka on November 17 and 18.

FNO was created by editor-in-chief of Vogue Anna Wintour. It’s the world’s biggest fashion event that takes place in countries where Vogue is published and aims to invigorate the fashion industry.

The event began in Japan in the same year and grew rapidly across the country. This year marks its 10^th run.

The 10^th annual FNO will return to its origins of spreading the joy and depth that fashion brings to people and share the enjoyment of shopping.

Special guests will be invited again this year to host ceremonies, and in addition to plans in store from various shops, there will also be charity projects in place once more.

Comment from Mitsuko Watanabe, Vogue Japan Editor-in-Chief

“FNO is shows liveliness year by year and has become an annual event. This memorable 10^th year will take place in four cities, the biggest scale in FNO history. From the bottom of my heart I’m looking forward to getting to meet people in each of these places in Japan.”

FNO is a must-see for fashionistas. Get involved and come face to face with the world’s cutting edge styles!

VOGUE JAPAN WOMEN OF THE YEAR is an award that selects women who worked actively in many kinds of fields and inspired the readers of “VOGUE JAPAN” in their fashion, life styles and sense of beauty.

Suiyobi no Campanella (aka Wednesday Campanella, internationally) is a unit centering around Kom_I which was formed in 2013. The unit consist of the three members; Kom_I (main performer), Hidefumi Kenmochi (music) and Dir.F (other works) but only Kom_I appears in public. The full album “SUPERMAN” released in February 2017 won the first place on iTunes for two days straight and the first one-man live in Nippon Budokan was a great  success. The main performer of the unit, Kom_I is working in many fields. She participated in the winter collection of DOLCE&GABBANA 2017/8 held in Milano, as a runway model.

Also, YOON (AMBUSH®) won the award of “Rising Star of the Year” which was established by “VOGUE JAPAN” under the concept of supporting young women who are working actively in the fashion scenes all around the world.

The winners of the award, wearing gorgeous dresses, walked the red carpet and the crowd applauded and shouted for joy. Photos of this award ceremony, portrait photos and special interviews will appear in VOGUE JAPAN’s January 2018 issue to be released on November 28^th (Tue.).

Don’t miss the activities of Suiyobi no Campanella’s Kom_I!

adidas Originals Flagship Store Tokyo will participate in “VOGUE FASHION’S NIGHT OUT 2017” which will be held on the 9^th of September, 2017 (Sat.).

On the day that the event will be held, special art works focusing on “EQT” which is a popular collection, tentatively called “the best of Adidas,” born in 1991.

Also, “#EQT LIVE PHOTO with Tammy Volpe” will be held as a special event. A participatory photo session with a young, up and coming photographer who was born in 1990 (the same year when EQT was born) will be held too. She is working actively in the Tokyo area in the fashion industry and ad industry such as “VOGUE GIRL JAPAN” and “i-D.”

Moreover, portraits of the visitors will be shoot by Tammy Volpe in the special space located in front of adidas Originals Flagship Store Tokyo. The portraits can be printed out on the printer installed inside the store with the logo of “EQT” and can be taken home as a souvenier.

Let’s enjoy the night of Aoyama, Omotesando and Harajuku where lots of fashionistas gather and “EQT” which was created under the theme of the “90’s,” the origin years of the sneaker culture!

VOGUE JAPAN’s October 2017 issue was launched for sale on 28^th August. With “ROCK STAR” as the running theme, the new release is packed with rock-themed fashion for the  autumn-winter 2017 runway. Demolishing the old and reconstructing the new – the spirit of rock from the old to the new makes up this special feature.

This marks the first appearance of Japanese rock star YOSHIKI on the front cover of VOGUE.

Actor Masaki Suda has transformed into legendary rock stars Patti Smith, Sid Vicious and David Bowie for this special edition. For the fashion story, soaring music band D.A.N, and multitalented artists such as Kenshi Yonezu are featured wearing clothes designed by Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. There is so much rock smashed into this feature of VOGUE JAPAN!

In the special rock video feature, Yoohei Kawakami; the freaky vocalist of popular band Alexandros, stands alongside top consultant of United Arrows Ltd. and fashion and music devotee Kurino Hirofumi, and stylist Ikuko Jibiki to introduce their recommended rock videos. Additionally, VOGUE JAPAN’s “Editor’s Pick” will introduce the editor’s top fashion items. The editorial department’s popular web project will also feed their recommended rock to the public!

The rock video that is incorporated into these two plans will be available to rent out at TSUTAYA BOOKS Daikanyama (2^nd floor – video floor) thanks to a special campaign that will be running until Wednesday 27^th September. At this bookstore, a poster exhibition will be running alongside the magazine sales. The poster exhibition features the ROCK STAR front cover, story and much more!

Feel the ROCK STAR vibes from this magazine and event!

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu was featured in two online articles. The first was the BBC news and also the Vogue from America.

She explained a bit about herself and also her fashion and style.

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The BBC asked questions about her tours abroad. KPP said that she felt she could get a bigger English audience if she sang in English. However, she wants to keep her Japanese identity intact. Despite the Difficulty of Jpop building audiences in foreign countries, KPP is building a large English fan base.

▶BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/36907922/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-i-want-to-be-accepted-for-who-i-am

KPP was also featured on the Vogue about her makeup and style.

When they asked about why she looks the way she did, KPP recalls memories of gyaru friends teaching her things about makeup and got lots ideas from them. She said that she still loves the Kawaii style but she has grown up, so she wants to be a little more classic as well.

She also exclaims her nails and the special role they play in her show. She also talks about how her makeup style has changed. She tells about how she wants look cuter.

▶VOGUE

http://www.vogue.com/13462401/kyary-pamyu-pamyu-j-pop-beauty-fashion/

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