[NEWS] Grailed Heatwave Week 7: “The Many Faces of Japanese Fashion”

We’re celebrating our community this summer with Monday giveaways through Instagram and Thursday drops featuring amazing items from our archive.Japan’s place as menswear haven is undisputed. Home to—and in some cases, the originator of—several globally recognized style tribes, the nation is a breeding ground for aesthetic experimentation, fusion, and reinterpretation. There was a point where being “big in Japan” was a sign of isolated success; today, it’s where some of the biggest names in the fashion are able to make their mark and get their start.Of course, a key facet of Japanese fashion is that things are hardly confined to clothing design. The best brands often expand well outside of the atelier, producing accessories, toys, home goods and other iconic items that enhance the respective brand message. Touches like these remind observers of Japan’s 360-degree commitment to its loyal customers and client base, transforming first-time shoppers into brand evangelists before too long. In an effort to expose our users to the depth and breadth of what Japanese labels have on offer, we’ve handpicked a few eye-popping items from our favorite designers. Fashion is truly a global business, but no one does it quite like those rooted in the Land of the Rising Sun.This week’s giveaway includes:Kapital Bandana Toy Elephant (Spring/Summer 2018)Neighborhood “Uzi” Booze Blowback Incense Chamber (2017)Number (N)ine x Disney Mickey Mouse Eddie Vedder Vinyl Statue (23in) (2006)Fragment Design x Gallery 1950 Logo Rug (Spring/Summer 2013)Undercover Bat Wing Backpack (Fall/Winter 2017)And here’s how to play:Follow @grailed and @highsnobiety on Instagram.Head to the link in our Instagram bio or Instagram Story (r/https://ift.tt/2mnc2oY) to learn more about the items in this contest and to preview next week’s giveaway.Tag three friends and comment which item you want to win.Disclaimer: The 5 winners of this giveaway will be selected and contacted on August 10th. You have until 11:59 pm EST on August 9th to enter. To be considered for entry, you must complete all of the aforementioned steps. The three friends you tag must follow your Instagram page. While you can enter for all items available in this giveaway, only 5 unique winners will be selected.Along with the giveaway, we'll be dropping 40 of our favorite Japanese grails on Thursday at 12 pm EST. There are few places on Earth that have had a such an impact on fashion design that it resonates across borders and, frankly, across time. Such is the case for Japan. From in the nation’s centuries of traditional craftsmanship or in the forward-thinking fusion of various cultural inspirations, Japan stands apart as home to some of the greatest garments and designers the world has ever seen. Click the link below for more information on this week's Heatwave drop, and check back on Thursday to shop the collection: r/https://ift.tt/2vnXo5L via /r/streetwear https://ift.tt/2AMf007