Unpacking Japan | Fashion designer breaks down Japanese streetwear @unpackingjapan | Uploaded August 2023 | Updated October 2024, 17 minutes ago.
Meet Zane, an American fashion designer living in Osaka, who teaches us how he blends traditional Japanese clothing with modern aesthetics.

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⏰Timestamps⏰

0:00 Intro
0:30 Zane, an American fashion designer in Osaka
1:03 His journey from US to Japan
3:15 Why he chose Osaka over other fashion cities
5:23 Starting his life in Japan as an English teacher
8:15 Creation of "Hinomaru" and his fashion philosophy
18:28 Combining traditional and modern elements in fashion
19:44 Japanese garment "Samue"
32:25 Offering experience-based events
34:32 Fashion as a holistic experience rather than just clothing
42:03 Challenges in developing a brand
45:32 Dealing with people with different perspectives
48:59 Future vision for Hinomaru
53:11 Reflecting on life changes and Japan's influence
55:45 Advice for those moving to Japan
58:35 Next steps for Hinomaru and its philosophy

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