Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.

Kaji Kakuo is revolutionizing the 400-year-old tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing, breathing new life into the deep hue known as Japan blue. He shares his thoughts on innovating indigo.

Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese ... deep blue liquid, which stains his hands and nails as he repeats the process. The cotton is imported from Zimbabwe, but the natural indigo they ...

OGIMI, Japan >> As light as a dragonfly’s ... Only natural dyes are used: Ryukyu indigo creates colors of blue and navy blue, the fukugi tree delivers bright yellow and Indian madder produces ...

Japanese street fashion is the epitome of contrasts. Vintage Americana meets futuristic minimalism, oversized silhouettes combine with tailored precision, all for self-expression. At the heart of it ...