nd Japanese eyewear manufacturer Kaneko Optical, the collection features hand-carved wooden frames in three different styles: round, square and oval. The frames are made from a single piece of wood and are available in three different finishes: natural, black and brown. The collection will be available at select Issey Miyake stores and retailers starting in March. L.L. Bean’s JAPAN EDITION Line Adds Retro-Inspired OuterwearL.L. Bean L.L. Bean’s JAPAN EDITION line has added new outerwear pieces to its collection, all with a retro twist. The line, which is exclusive to Japan, features a range of jackets and coats in bold colors and patterns, including a bright yellow raincoat, a plaid wool coat, and a navy blue puffer jacket. The pieces are perfect for adding a pop of color and personality to any winter wardrobe. The new additions are available now at select L.L. Bean stores in Japan and on the brand’s website. N.HOOLYWOOD Team Member Launches Own Brand, XS.SML.N.HOOLYWOOD A behind-the-scenes team member from N.HOOLYWOOD is stepping into the spotlight with the launch of his own brand, XS.SML. The brand’s debut collection features a range of streetwear staples, including graphic tees, hoodies, and jackets, all with a minimalist and monochromatic aesthetic. The pieces are now available for purchase on the brand’s website.
In this week’s fashion headlines: Lunar New Year collections dominate streetwear drops, designers unveil material innovations, regional lines, and personal ventures.
Stone Island and Carhartt join the Lunar New Year celebrations with Year of the Snake collections.
Stone Island’s “Year of the Snake ‘025” collection features updated signature styles with festive elements, including a sithering quilting pattern and red embroideries. The collection includes jackets, pants, vests, hooded sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, shorts, baseball caps, and a messenger bag, all in silver or black with red details. The jackets are made from Stone Island’s signature nylon metal and can be transformed into vests with detachable sleeves. The collection is available now in the APAC region and may have a global release in the future.
Carhartt WIP debuts a Japan-exclusive reversible active jacket.
The New Year Active Jacket features a faux green leather exterior and a black diamond quilted liner. The jacket can be worn inside out to show the simple Carhartt word mark and green trims. It is available now in Japan and on Carhartt’s web store.
Issey Miyake’s eyewear line unveils hand-carved wooden glasses.
Issey Miyake Eyes, a joint venture between Issey Miyake and Kaneko Optical, has launched a new collection featuring wooden frames in three styles: round, square, and oval. The frames are made from a single piece of wood and come in natural, black, and brown finishes. The collection will be available in March at select Issey Miyake stores and retailers.
L.L. Bean’s JAPAN EDITION line adds retro-inspired outerwear.
The line, exclusive to Japan, has added new jackets and coats in bold colors and patterns, including a bright yellow raincoat, plaid wool coat, and navy blue puffer jacket. The pieces are available now in Japan and on L.L. Bean’s website.
A behind-the-scenes team member from N.HOOLYWOOD launches his own brand, XS.SML.
The debut collection features streetwear staples with a minimalist and monochromatic aesthetic. The pieces are available for purchase on the brand’s website.
