Tag Archives: Fashion

Unique fashion and a cultural treasure trove, hidden on the third floor of an unassuming Nakano building

Posted on Oct 15, 2016 by

The latest instalment of Toco Toco features KAE, a Tokyo-based accessory designer and founder of fashion brand High-Me, showcasing her retro-inspired acrylic work. At a glance, it may seem bizarre to see something like this crop up on a games culture-focused site. … Continue reading →

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MOTHER 2 x Hobonichi returns for 2017 planner accessory collection

Posted on Aug 19, 2016 by

The Hobonichi Techo daily planner, a brainchild of Japanese copywriter, TV personality and creator of the MOTHER series Shigesato Itoi and his company Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun (Hobonichi), is back with a brand new lineup of stationary and accessories for 2017, including a selection that … Continue reading →

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Fashion, food and fighting – Splatoon gets real in HITEYE’s Shibuya guide fanzine

Posted on Aug 8, 2016 by

A new project from RAW-Fi is putting a stylish, Splatoon-inspired spin on your ordinary city guidebook. Embracing Nintendo’s squid/kid phenomenon head on, HITEYE‘s latest edition compiles the hottest locales in Shibuya – the area of Tokyo which inspired Splatoon‘s ‘Booyah Base’ hubworld … Continue reading →

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Splatoon x Tower Records – Apparel, Glassware and More

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 by

Music and fashion are a big part of what makes up the particularly fresh stylings of Nintendo’s Splatoon, so a collaboration with Tower Records (the former US music retail powerhouse who are still going strong in Japan) seems rather fitting. Teased … Continue reading →

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Summer re-prints from THE KING OF GAMES

Posted on Jun 6, 2016 by

Fans of tasteful gaming apparel will be pleased to know that THE KING OF GAMES have re-printed some of their most popular designs, for sale this month on the EDITMODE online store. This is the second wave of re-prints in 2016 (some designs from … Continue reading →

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Add some Zelda stylings to your wardrobe with EDITMODE’s ‘Battle Against Ganon’ collection

Posted on Jan 21, 2016 by

When battling against evil in fantasy lands, a good defence is as important as a good offence, and that includes a defence from the harsh elements. However, it has to be said that despite their supposed practicality, brightly coloured tunics, … Continue reading →

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The Minus World 2015 Christmas Gift Guide

Posted on Dec 8, 2015 by

It’s that time of year again; you know the one! Call it what you will, the festive season in which people require presents is upon us, so look no further than this comprehensive guide to a plethora of items that … Continue reading →

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Get kitted out to pilot the Vic Viper, courtesy of this GAMES GLORIOUS x KONAMI collab

Posted on Nov 19, 2015 by

This year marks 30 years since the release of the original Gradius, the first entry into Konami’s long-standing and highly influential shoot ’em up series. If you’re a big shoot ’em up fan, you’ll undoubtedly want to mark such a momentous … Continue reading →

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Get decked out with Mr. Saturn accessories and stationary from Hobonichi

Posted on Oct 6, 2015 by

Shigesato Itoi is no stranger to making use of the colourful cast of the Mother series on a wide variety of products, ranging from fabric covers for the Hobonichi Techo planner to Haramaki ‘belly warmers’. The next items to join … Continue reading →

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Now’s your chance to dress like a copy of ‘Gamest’

Posted on Sep 24, 2015 by

UK-based GAMETEE, producers of many luxury game-inspired clothing items, have released a t-shirt design that gives you the ability to look like a 90s Japanese gaming magazine any time you want.    The ‘TOKYO RETRO – Sublimation’ tee features a nostalgic full-print collage … Continue reading →

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