Journal
Notes from the lab on the designers we carry, how to buy archive pieces and the neighbourhood around us.
Archival Japanese fashion in Dubai: a buyer’s guide
What "archive" really means, what to check before you buy, and how to build a wardrobe of Japanese design one piece at a time.
Issey Miyake Pleats Please: how to recognise, wear and care for it
Garment pleating explained, how Pleats Please fits, and the simple care routine that keeps pleats sharp for years.
Comme des Garçons explained: the lines worth knowing
A short history of Rei Kawakubo’s label and a map of its many lines, from the main collection to PLAY.
Yohji Yamamoto and Y’s: what is the difference?
The story of Yohji Yamamoto’s two best-known labels, and how to tell which one suits the way you dress.
How to read Japanese designer sizing (1, 2, 3, 4)
Numbered sizes, oversized cuts and why measurements matter more than labels when buying Japanese designers.
Alserkal Avenue: a weekend guide to Dubai’s arts district
How to spend a slow weekend in Al Quoz: galleries, independent spaces, coffee and a stop at the yellow warehouse.