This afternoon’s show took place in an underground concrete warehouse in Paris and was soundtracked live by French rapper Take A Mic, who sat at an office desk positioned at the head of the runway and began spitting bars as the models appeared. Dressed in various iterations of distressed workwear—neckties over faded denim shirts, acid-wash cargo pants festooned with pockets and zips, beaten-up corduroy blazers—the models seemed like employees commuting to jobs on a dystopian planet. In lesser hands, the cacophony of fabrics, accessories, and sheer diversity of garments could get lost in the sauce, but there’s confidence and cohesion in Mihara’s chaos, helped along by his restrained and precise use of color. “Over the past few seasons, I’ve gradually come to realize that it’s more interesting when the puzzle pieces don’t fit together,” he said by way of explanation. Messy, complicated, and all the more real for it—Mihara’s mirror held up to the world. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy AMIRI has partnered with Japanese designer Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO for a limited-edition sneaker collaboration that seamlessly merges their distinct aesthetics Cloudy with occasional rain...mainly this evening Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist breaking news alerts as they become available Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of healthcare and wellness news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of private public and continuing education news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter with a selection of photography and video from the Jackson Hole News&Guide Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of town and county government news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of arts and entertainment headlines from the Scene section of Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of economic and business news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of environmental news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a spotlight on Jackson Hole's crime justice and emergency news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a daily e-newsletter with a selection of local state and regional news headlines from the Jackson Hole Daily.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of inspiring stories about the faces and places of Jackson Hole from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of outdoors sports and recreation news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of trending local news headlines from the Jackson Hole News&Guide Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of news headlines from the Jackson Hole News&Guide.  Sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter with a selection of Wyoming government news from the Jackson Hole News&Guide Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account For the national day of remembrance for Japanese internment during World War Two a survivor of the Heart Mountain internment camp spoke about his firsthand experiences growing up in this camp Sam Mihara was born in San Francisco in 1933. When he was 9 years old, he was sent to the Heart Mountain internment camp along with his family as the United States had decided to imprison Japanese Americans during World War II. Mihara has since become a prominent educator on the oft-forgotten history of Japanese internment At the event hosted by Yale’s Japanese American Student Union Mihara shared his experiences of childhood at Heart Mountain and his journey since then we wanted to invite someone who had experienced this in person,” said Ryne Hisada ’27 and this is true of Holocaust survivors too this is the last decade we can actually speak to these survivors Mihara detailed the impact the Pearl Harbor attack had on the Japanese American community living in the Western United States to illustrate the rise of discrimination against Japanese Americans The American government relocated Japanese families to internment camps Mihara and his family were placed in the Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming with thousands of barracks enclosed by barbed wire fences and guard towers Armed soldiers were ordered to shoot anyone who attempted to escape the government gave him two numbers: a barrack number and a prisoner number as well as every one of the 120,000 people,” Mihara said Mihara continued to describe the harsh conditions in the camps: toilets were communal and lacked privacy the initial food rations were unappetizing and unfamiliar to Japanese Americans and during the winter the lack of insulation on buildings left residents unprotected from the freezing temperatures The medical treatment camp was also substandard This left a detrimental effect on Mihara’s family Mihara’s father lost his eyesight in the internment camp due to untreated glaucoma as there were no specialists available and the government refused to let him seek medical care Mihara’s grandfather became severely emaciated before passing away in the camp under inadequate medical care He was down to skin and bones before he passed,” Mihara remembered.  Mihara also detailed how he and others who had been interned received some reparations from the American Civil Liberties Act of 1988 He also explained that he helped turn the location of the Heart Mountain internment camp into a museum and educational facility come there all year round to learn about the history of Japanese internment Mihara ended with the question of whether the internment of entire racial groups and denial of their constitutional rights could happen again in America “If you have a situation where you have hatred where you have hysteria and we have some leaders who fail to honor the Constitution I think it could happen again,” Mihara said “I think everyone needs to be in their regard to do what they can to make sure that future leaders don’t do this again to anyone.” Attendees also had the chance to ask Mihara questions about his experiences Students asked about what school was like at the camp how Mihara adjusted to life after the interment While he knew that there had been internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II he never realized how harsh the conditions were “Getting to hear about some of the conditions was really harrowing,” Norsworthy said “I also was glad to also hear his comments on what to look to in the future the importance of educating future generations on this historical time.” 21: A previous version of the article misquoted Mihara’s recollection of his grandfather’s death Get an exclusive look at Maison Mihara Yasuhiro‘s innovative Fall 2025 mens fashion show accessories featuring footwear and more from the runways of Paris Men’s Fashion Week AMIRI and Maison Mihara Yasuhiro come together for an exclusive sneaker collaboration bringing their recognizable design elements into a single This partnership introduces a limited-edition release that integrates the signature details of both brands offering a fresh take on their most well-known sneaker models At the foundation of the collaboration are AMIRI’s Skel Top-Low and Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s OG Sole Sneakers ‘PETERSON.’ Both styles reflect the distinct creative identities of their respective brands while maintaining a shared emphasis on craftsmanship and innovation Mike Amiri and Mihara Yasuhiro’s DIY-inspired design philosophies converge in this project combining material experimentation with an appreciation for subcultural influences The result is a sneaker that connects AMIRI’s Los Angeles roots with Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s Tokyo origins forming a dialogue between two different fashion landscapes A standout feature of this sneaker is the inclusion of Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s sculpted ‘original sole,’ which is first handcrafted from clay before being transformed into a rubber mold This artisanal approach to sole construction is paired with AMIRI’s signature nappa leather ‘Bones’ appliqué which is stitched onto a durable canvas upper The fusion of these elements brings together the defining characteristics of both brands reinforcing their shared appreciation for craftsmanship and unconventional design methods Additional details include co-branded woven labels on the tongue and heel further emphasizing the collaborative effort behind the sneaker Every aspect of the design reflects an intentional mix of influences from the construction techniques to the material choices The end result is a sneaker that stands as both a creative statement and a collector’s item reflecting the legacy and expertise of both brands white with black detailing and an inverted version the sneaker is released in limited quantities worldwide Select AMIRI’s boutiques will carry the design it will be available exclusively at Maison Mihara Yasuhiro stores The restricted distribution increases the sneaker’s exclusivity making it a sought-after piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike DSCENE is curated as a daily art, design, fashion & lifestyle destination. DSCENE is non-for-profit fashion and culture basis organization which aims at further development of research on DSCENE values, as well as on providing educational services. Home of magazine editions DSCENE and MMSCENE – Click for more about DSCENE and for our Terms of Service Please enter your username or email address to reset your password Two powerhouse names in contemporary fashion—AMIRI and Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO—have teamed up to create a limited-edition sneaker that seamlessly blends West Coast rock aesthetics with Japanese avant-garde craftsmanship. This highly anticipated collaboration fuses the rebellious energy of AMIRI with MIHARA YASUHIRO’s handcrafted, deconstructed approach to footwear resulting in a sneaker that’s as bold as it is meticulously constructed This exclusive release merges elements from AMIRI’s Skel Top-Low and Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO’s OG Sole PETERSON Sneaker The sneaker drops in two monochromatic colorways—black with white accents and white with black details—offering a striking contrast that underscores its structural ingenuity and modern silhouette celebrated for its sculptural and experimental footwear share a common appreciation for craftsmanship but their approaches couldn’t be more different AMIRI’s signature “Bones” motif—which draws inspiration from punk and skate culture—takes center stage in this sneaker while MIHARA YASUHIRO’s clay-sculpted sole brings a raw handmade touch that reinforces the artisanal quality of the collaboration The result is a sneaker that doesn’t just reflect both brands’ aesthetics but elevates them into something entirely new It’s an unexpected union that challenges conventional sneaker design high-fashion attitude with MIHARA YASUHIRO’s organic Every element of the AMIRI x Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO sneaker has been carefully crafted to highlight its textural contrasts and layered details This collaboration is more than just a sneaker release—it’s a meeting point of two contrasting By bringing together these two distinct perspectives this sneaker challenges conventional sneaker culture This sneaker isn’t just a collector’s piece—it’s a statement sneaker that pairs effortlessly with a range of streetwear and high-fashion looks With its mix of textures and layered contrasts this sneaker is built to elevate casual and refined outfits alike The AMIRI x Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO sneaker will be available in limited quantities ensuring exclusivity among sneaker enthusiasts and fashion collectors alike Given the hype surrounding this collaboration Fans of both brands should stay tuned for further updates regarding availability and stockists The AMIRI x Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO sneaker is a fusion of rock-and-roll rebellion and Japanese craftsmanship offering a sneaker that’s both structured and raw By blending AMIRI’s signature Bones motif with MIHARA’s clay-molded soles this release is more than just another sneaker drop—it’s a bold reimagination of modern footwear design For those who appreciate high-concept sneakers Input your search keywords and press Enter Japan's two-time Four Continents champion can qualify for the 8-11 December event in Turin By Shintaro KanoIt was well worth the wait at Grand Prix de France during the 2018-2019 season happy did not being to describe her emotions on the day “I haven’t been on the podium too many times in the Grand Prix Series - fourth place most of the time” Mihara said on 13 November following the free skate that netted the first Grand Prix title of her career (Coach Nakano Sonoko) always told me that I would win a medal “The gold medal I won today is the biggest achievement of my life The same can be said of Mihara’s heart and determination to get to where she is today - on the brink of qualification for her first Grand Prix Final Picture by Koki NagahamaMihara has come a long way since missing the entire 2019-2020 campaign due to her on-and-off battle with juvenile idiopathic arthritis a rare condition that affects one in 10,000 minors which she was initially diagnosed with seven years ago After being out of competition for 566 days Mihara was sapped of her strength and looked emaciated upon returning to the ice in October 2020 taking part in the Four Continents in Estonia where she won her second title of the championships with her then PB Over the summer Mihara continued to work on her conditioning and now she is a winner of a Grand Prix event and close to being named one of the top six skaters in the world After the Grand Prix Final she's expected to compete at the Japanese nationals (her best finish there is third) and the World championships in March in Saitama “I don’t know where I’ll be in four years” who took up figure skating in the second grade as a fan of Asada Mao Hopefully there will be something at the end of the four years” Known for his deconstructed sneaker designs and avant-garde menswear the Japanese designer has become a global reference in luxury streetwear circles Mihara branched into ready-to-wear in 1999 with a line bridging inventive tailoring, asymmetrical cuts and meticulously distressed finishes, which he showed at Tokyo Fashion Week the same year. He made his global debut in 2005 in Milan before moving on to Paris Fashion Week two years later. By 2024, he had amassed an enviable stockist list of some of the most highly acclaimed multi-brand stores around the world and mono-brand stores in Tokyo and Osaka. A deal with Puma in 2020 cemented him a bankable collaborator; the project, which lasted until 2014, saw Mihara’s inventive crossover designs achieve cult status among streetwear cognoscenti. In 2014, he launched a collaboration with Moncler, titled Moncler Y. Since then, he’s launched several diffusion lines, including sportswear inspired Myne and Fit Mihara Yasuhiro. More recently, Mihara has supported the new generation of Japanese talents by platforming them in his online store. The people shaping the global fashion industry curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world About Us Company Overview Philosophy Corporate Policy Corporate Profile Officers Corporate Organization History Exhibition Facilities Event & Exhibition MHI Group’s Declaration to achieve Carbon Neutral by 2040 CEO Message Outline of MHI Group Business Area Global Network Region Products Business Alphabetical Order Locations Head Offices & Domestic Offices Research & Innovation Center Works & Plants Overseas Offices Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works Hiroshima Machinery Works Mihara Machinery Works Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works Takasago Machinery Works Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works Sagamihara Machinery Works Hitachi Works Kure Works Procurement Procurement Policy MHI Group Supply Chain Sustainability Promotion Guidelines Procurement Network Registration REGIONS Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in AMER Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in EMEA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in APAC Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in THAILAND Our Business Key Solutions CCUS Hydrogen and Ammonia Data Center Products Energy Aircraft Space Ship & Ocean Transportation Material handling Environment Automotive Industrial machinery Infrastructure Living & leisure Defense Engineering Technology 01 CARBON NEUTRAL WORLD 02 INNOVATION 03 MHI CORE TECHNOLOGIES 04 R&D CENTER, FACILITY 05 DIGITAL INNOVATION Intellectual Property Yokohama Hardtech Hub Technical Review Nuclear Energy Systems Quality Assurance Bidding information Engineering Business Decarbonization Occupational Health and Safety Profile Videos MHI Engineering, Ltd. Sustainability Topics Framework Material Issues マテリアリティ（重要課題） GRI Guidelines Comparison Tables Materiality Explanation Cartoon TCFD Disclosure Declaration on Biodiversity How MHI Group is Helping to Protect Biodiversity Certification(ISO45001) Library Investors Management Policy Corporate Governance Disclosure Policy Financial Data Financial Highlights Outline of Financial Results Main Financial Data Main Financial Index Business Segment Data Overseas Sales by Region Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows IR Library Financial Results Medium-Term Business Plan Briefings by Topic Business Presentation MHI REPORT (Integrated Report) and Other Reports Other Presentation Conference Movie Stock and Bond Information Stock Information Shareholder Return Stock Quotes Shareholders' Meeting Corporate Ratings and Bonds Analyst Coverage The Articles of Incorporation Sustainable Finance Insights STORIES CINEMA WHITEPAPERS (MHI) announces that its "Wadaoki Forest," a forested area cultivated near the site of the company's Wadaoki Plant at the Mihara Machinery Works in Mihara has been certified as a "Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site" by Japan's Ministry of the Environment A "Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site" is a system in which the national government certifies areas where biodiversity is being conserved through private-sector efforts part of the effort aimed at achieving "30by30," an international target to effectively conserve at least 30% of land and sea areas as healthy ecosystems by 2030 Certified areas will also be registered in international databases as OECMs (Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures) "Wadaoki Forest" is an 8.3-hectare forest cultivated by MHI started in 1974 when the company began planting trees on land that originally had no vegetation MHI has created a landscape that is in harmony with the natural environment around the plant as well as a healthy ecosystem where about 40 species of birds can be seen throughout the year "Wadaoki Forest" was recognized for its value as an "area for provision of ecosystem services where there exists a healthy ecosystem consisting of a variety of plant and animal species mainly native species." MHI will continue its efforts to conserve biodiversity as a pilot plant for achieving carbon neutrality has been at the forefront of MHI Group's environmental initiatives As a result of measures implemented through FY2023 to install solar panels along with wide-ranging energy conservation and streamlining the plant is within sight of a 97.7% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to FY2021 levels and has acquired practical know-how for achieving carbon neutrality MHI is proactively concentrating carbon neutrality solutions at the plant working to achieve carbon neutrality in stages In accordance with the MHI Group's Declaration on Biodiversity formulated in April 2023 MHI Group is promoting measures to conserve and restore biodiversity and natural capital in the regions where Group companies operate MHI Group has adopted "MISSION NET ZERO," a program to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and is working to realize net zero CO2 emissions from the corporate group and its entire value chain recognizing the close relationship between biodiversity loss and climate change will continue to work in an integrated way for nature positive and carbon neutrality measures and contribute to the realization of a sustainable world This site (www.mhi.com) uses cookies in order to improve your experience and to provide content of your interest upon revisiting the site. For more information about the use of cookies on this site, please review our cookie policy in our Terms of Use. And please confirm that you agree to use of cookies by clicking Yes.Terms of Use Kazakhstan's Elizabet Tursynbaeva produced the best free skate of the day to score 214.77 points overall with home favourite Stanislava Konstatinova completing the podium with 205.91 points. Mihara was once again flawless in her program opening with an effortless triple Lutz-triple toeloop combination The Konan University student followed up with double Axel and even included a triple jump combination in her routine - a triple Lutz-double toe-double toeloop The Four Continents third place finisher amassed 144.76 points for her efforts leaving her just 2.44 points shy of Tursynbaeva's top score But two days of solid skating was enough to wrap up the title by 5.91 points did not get off to a good start when she fell on her quadruple Salchow attempt But this season's Four Continent's runner-up quickly put that behind her to pull off a beautifully executed a triple Lutz and went on to jump a triple flip and triple loop The Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism student then upped the ante with a series of combination jumps including a triple Salchow-triple toeloop combination and a double Axel-triple toeloop combination Her technical skills were matched by her graceful performance and footwork on ice Despite losing 1 point for the initial fall she racked up 147.20 points to top the free skate scoreboard Tursynbaeva's combined scored leapfrogged her from fourth after the short program to second place It's her fourth podium of the season after leaving coach Brian Orser to return to Eteri Tutberidze who also coaches PyeongChang 2018 champion Alina Zagitova appeased the home crowd by completing the podium We linked up with Mihara Yasuhiro of Maison Mihara Yasuhiro ahead of his FW25 show to talk about his upcoming collection what he’s been bumping during his creative process and even about his recent rise in popularity for his archive pieces.  You may know him for his melted-sole sneakers but his bag is a lot deeper than that Although he was initially a footwear designer he ventured into clothing and ready-to-wear in 1999 where he’s showcased his unique take on streetwear with avant-garde elements that include deconstructed asymmetrical details that come from punk and workwear aesthetics His love for imperfection and distortion is what gets us constantly coming back to his work experimental take on traditional silhouettes.  with a whole lot of distressed details that give the collection a dystopian The vintage references he loves are there too with nods to military wear (that everyone really seems to be loving) and that punk-like biker style He really puts you in his world with his upside-down view on pieces (literally) with bomber and denim jackets flipped creating such a unique shape emblematic of Mihara Yasuhiro Check out the interview with the designer himself below where he talks to us about it all “A Little Paradox part six: I express myself as if my values have not changed much in recent times I am tired of changing with the changing world I put my value on what we enjoy when creating in my studio.” “I want to express an idea in its purest form If the human figure gets in the way of that I don’t need it and therefore this season I have not drawn inspiration from someone but rather focused on things I have enjoyed creating over the years.” so I use the power of music to ease my mind a little.” But lately I’ve been listening to music I used to listen to back in the day I was listening to this album: True Love Waits (Christopher O’Riley Plays Radiohead).” “I find myself deeply influenced by Japan’s ideology of imperfection but I’ve also grown tired of being consciously aware of it I think of them as if they’ve already been “worn” for 10 years It’s an attempt to imagine how they would look after a decade of use This creates a paradox of time—blurring the line between the past and the future but one I find fascinating because it challenges our sense of time in the present This paradox is how I interpret and connect with the idea now.” “I am very happy that you have taken an interest in a time that has become a legend there were no social networking sites and not as much information as there is now so if you want to know what I did back then I appreciate you using that energy to come across my past work.” Do you have a favourite collection of yours “What I love about this job is that it constantly allows me to seek out or create the things I’m most passionate about I don’t necessarily have a favourite collection as each collection is different and reflects how I felt at that moment.” your first love was footwear – what made you fall in love with shoes and why are they so important to you I was exploring a way to create a connection between people and art as they are objects made for people to wear What has evolved is not the focus on art or fashion “Even a single technique can have different meanings if the creator has a different philosophy deceptive pictures evoke a variety of metaphors It would be easier to understand if we say that fashion is the space between the everyday and the extraordinary that you can perceive from the deceptions” what style and era of vintage do you gravitate to the most and why “My favourite vintage is not limited to a country or period I collect them as materials if I have never seen them before It is an important material for research.” which one of your vintage items would you take with you “I don’t want to imagine them on fire or something.” All featured images via Maison Mihara Yasuhiro © See: Kim Jones plays with gender codes at Dior Homme See: At AW25 The Yohji Yamamoto man is fitted for reality LATEST NEWS FASHION Save my name and email, in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Please see our privacy policy for more information The well-trodden path from Tokyo to Paris — beginning with Kenzō Takada and Issey Miyake in the 1970s and followed by Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garçons’s Rei Kawakubo in the 1980s — is still seen as a worthy pilgrimage today undertaken by everyone from Undercover’s Jun Takahashi to Sacai’s Chitose Abe Though his name isn’t dropped as often as some of his Japanese peers also on the Paris schedule the footwear and menswear designer is one of the most successful independent designers in the Asia-Pacific first sent his clothes down a runway outside of Japan “All the other Japanese designers showing overseas did it at Paris Fashion Week and I was a little embarrassed by it; I didn’t want to walk the same path so I went to Milan,” the designer tells Vogue Business from his Tokyo studio a few days before his Spring/Summer 2025 show Maison Mihara Yasuhiro's SS23 menswear show at PFW a mishmash of counter-cultural references that typically comprise beat-up cargo pants but it’s the footwear that makes up 70 per cent of sales and propels the business he released his now-iconic Peterson OG sole court shoe which resembles a Jack Purcell Converse sneaker with a clay-like sole that looks as though it has been melted in a microwave 80 domestic wholesale accounts and a further 130 internationally The designer told Vogue Business that annual sales currently stand at “billions of yen” representing eight figures in US dollar terms every size in every colour of the Peterson OG is currently sold out with a note saying that prices are set to “be revised” on 22 June Yasuhiro Mihara was born in 1972 in Nagasaki a vaccine researcher for chickens: “We had about 30 chickens at home Influenced by his older brother who took him surfing and to disco clubs Mihara quickly developed the taste that would come to define his signature design aesthetic “Hip-hop was just starting to emerge and the fashion was really cool at the time Mihara wore military-style cargo pants and MA1 bomber jackets paired against baggy chinos and white sneakers so that his silhouette appeared “snowman-like” After venturing deep into the local alternative scene, embracing acid house and rave culture, he became a drummer in a niche noisecore band in Fukuoka. (At his AW20 Paris show he ‘assaulted’ guests’ eardrums with a music rehearsal soundtrack: “No sentient being should have to listen to that,” wrote Tina Isaac-Goizé in her review of the collection for Vogue Runway.) Mihara moved to Tokyo to study textiles at Tama Art University He was inspired by radical designers John Moore (shoes) and Christopher Nemeth (fashion) who were members of the London-based design collective that resided in the avant-garde studio House of Beauty and Culture Mihara started making shoes out of scrap materials and discarded leather selling them under the name Archidoom before rebranding to his own name in 1997 The only people in Japan who were using their own names were Issey [Miyake] and Yohji [Yamamoto],” he says but I was worried that Yasuhiro Mihara was a little difficult to say.” Branding for Japanese designers is notoriously problematic — many fail to appeal to both the domestic and international markets with names that struggle to transcend the language barrier co-founder of Japanese brand United Arrows and a renowned industry guru suggested Mihara invert his name because it would be easier for foreigners to wrap their tongues around — and Mihara Yasuhiro was born “It’s thanks to Kurino san that I used this name,” he says The English-speaking market took a few years to warm up and spent a while thinking that Mihara was either a woman or a type of food or misunderstanding his name entirely “I was introduced as ‘Miharaya Suhiro’ by Selfridges and by November 1999 Mihara was showing full collections at Tokyo Fashion Week and had started his own company An explosively successful sneaker collaboration with Puma followed but they said they only make shoes for athletes and had nothing to do with fashion so Puma was the only one that was interested,” he recalls It turned out to be a prescient collaboration — so prescient it wasn’t even called a collaboration back then but a “double-name sneaker” — pre-empting the hypebeast boom that would later arrive Limited to 2000 pairs to mark the turn of the millennium the double-name sneakers sold out in two days “I had a bit of a crisis when I realised that my designs for Puma had become famous first and no one knew about my own brand,” he says Maison Mihara Yasuhiro SS24 menswear show at PFW The Puma collab provided Mihara with the funds to put his name on the global fashion map His first show outside of Japan took place in June 2004 at Milan Fashion Week and he joined the Paris schedule four seasons later he has built a reputation for being one of the most consistently interesting Japanese designers on-schedule His cult following spans veteran fashion insiders to sneaker-obsessed teens: TikTok is awash with (literally) millions of videos that mention the designer referring to his shoes simply as “Miharas” Mihara is a regular presence on Tokyo’s fashion scene — his once-black bowl cut now a shock of silver that makes him easy to spot in a crowd — and is well-known for dispensing wisdom to the younger generation as a kind of fashion senpai He recently began working with two fledgling Japanese brands menswear designer Kamiya and womenswear talent Keisuke Yoshida we pay the running costs of their runway shows and we also do production management,” says Mihara but an investment the designer hopes will pay off I’m in my 50s now and one of the things I like is seeing new generations coming up,” he explains Yoshida — a 32-year-old building a reputation as one of Japan’s most talented young womenswear designers — has found the assistance from Mihara life-changing we’ve been able to start running ourselves as a proper company,” Yoshida says “We’ve been aiming to expand overseas for several seasons and that has now become a reality for us.” He plans to hold a showroom in Paris from January next year and will expand the brand’s line-up to include items “that were previously out of reach Yoshida hopes to present his collections in Paris Maison Mihara Yasuhiro AW24 menswear show at PFW The kind of help Mihara can offer comes at a difficult time for Japan’s young designers with no affordable real estate available in shopping hubs like Harajuku or Omotesando e-commerce is their only option,” says Mihara because you have less contact with customers It’s harder to convey your world view and your market share becomes very narrow Despite the popularity of his shoes online Mihara has never intentionally tried to court hypebeasts or viral attention “The more a brand grows by going viral on the internet “I would say that it’s better to do business in a way that doesn’t create buzz or go viral One of the designer’s favourite fashion business analogies is that selling clothes is like selling cake “I always say that [while] a cake can be rich and beautiful with decoration it also needs flavour and texture,” he says No matter how creative it appears at first fashion is no good if it’s not also a joy to wear You can’t run a business by selling cakes that look better than they taste.” Comments, questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@voguebusiness.com The womenswear label redefining sexiness in Japan Inside Japan’s enduring appeal for luxury Can a new Tokyo fashion festival revitalise Japan’s retail industry? Sign up to our newsletter for a truly global perspective on the fashion industry Can harnessing the power of plants bring back a traditional way of life Adriano Lippo grips the tiller of his small boat staring out over the dark blue waters of the Mar Piccolo "I don't think it will happen this year," he says "Everything is dead." The air carries a scent of salt and the bittersweet nostalgia of summer's end Lippo has made the same journey at the end of every summer steering his boat between the port and the looming smokestacks of Taranto His task: to transfer mussels from one inlet to the other across the Mar Piccolo a semi-enclosed bay located between the city and the open sea The narrow strait connecting the Mar Piccolo's two inlets has always been a lifeline for mussel farmers – a vital passage to shield their harvests from the contamination that has plagued the first inlet after years of relentless industrial growth as he bends from his boat to collect a submarine data logger a device used to record and store environmental data underwater with pollution and heatwaves exerting ever greater pressure on an already precarious sector researchers and mussel farmers are pinning their hopes on a plan to restore the contaminated Mar Piccolo through phytoremediation a process where plants are used to absorb harmful toxins While the approach holds promise for both the environment and the livelihoods of mussel farmers its implementation faces significant hurdles funding constraints and the ongoing impact of heavy industry in the region Known as "the city of the two seas" because of its location between the Mar Grande – the open sea – and the Mar Piccolo, Taranto has long wrestled with the impacts of industrial development. Since 1889 it has hosted Italy's largest naval base and military shipyard and a major oil refinery and cement plant have been operating since the second half of the 20th Century the city has been home to one of the biggest steel factories in Europe Acciaierie d'Italia – still referred to locally by the name of its former owners ranging between 15C (59F) and 18C (64F) throughout the year "This unique feature acts as a natural temperature regulator for the Mar Piccolo supporting its rich biodiversity and fostering the growth of the Taranto black mussel," explains De Vincentis "The local health authority takes samples to analyse they approve us to transfer the mussels from the first inlet to the second," explains Lippo "We realised that much of the Mar Piccolo had been used as a dumping ground," says Corbelli Removing this debris was our first step." Yet further progress on the ground remained frustratingly slow It wasn't until early 2024, when geologist Vito Felice Uricchio became the new special commissioner for Taranto's remediation efforts that significant progress began to take shape Although Uricchio had been working on environmental solutions for years his efforts are only now translating into tangible policy actions "The first 600 [poplars] were planted the plants ranged from 50cm (20in) to 60cm (24in) in height they've grown to about 12 to 13m (40 to 43ft) consistent trunks – a beautiful sight on a terrain condemned to be contaminated." After a year of planting, chemical analyses revealed significant improvements demonstrating the method's ability to address both organic and inorganic contamination Uricchio now aims to deploy the technology on a larger scale targeting the heavily polluted first inlet of the Mar Piccolo The process can treat soil up to 5m (16.5ft) deep – the reach of the plant roots – at a fraction of the cost of traditional remediation methods involves excavating contaminated soil and sending it to landfills which is both wasteful and harmful," Uricchio explains "It takes thousands of years to form just one centimetre of soil from bedrock Though current research so far shows promise an assistant professor at the University of Milano-Bicocca says phytoremediation alone is unlikely to fully decontaminate an area as large as the Mar Piccolo The long timeframes needed – from a few years for the easiest pollutants to centuries for some metal and organic compounds – are another bottleneck the technique should be combined with other more traditional remediation methods like excavation and soil removal sites are polluted by different contaminants an integration between conventional and green approaches such as phytoremediation could be an interesting idea to explore." the remediation plan for Taranto encompasses both typical remediation approaches alongside more innovative approaches "Phyto-assisted bioremediation will be used in cases where contamination affects the most superficial soil layers or depths compatible with the root systems of the species intended for use," he explains It also warns that even the most well-executed remediation efforts risk being compromised by ongoing or future recontamination even if we managed to carry out the best possible remediation the benefits would be completely nullified by the continuation of polluting activities," says Agostino di Ciaula a doctor and researcher of the effects of pollution on human health The emissions from travel it took to report this story were 40kg CO2. The digital emissions from this story are an estimated 1.2g to 3.6g CO2 per page view. Find out more about how we calculated this figure here. the current commissioners of Acciaierie d'Italia tell the BBC investments in maintenance have improved efficiency and sustainability and emissions reductions have been achieved through upgrades to cooling and gas purification systems "These efforts are driven by the determination to lift Acciaierie d'Italia out of a period of decline and create the conditions for a more sustainable future." "The funds available in the Special Accounting [funds allocated for sites that have yet to be remediated] are partially being used to settle debts left by previous commissioners Soon additional resources will be unlocked," a spokesperson tells the BBC • Mar Menor: cleaning Europe's largest saltwater lagoon • The rewilded golf courses teeming with life • The giant battery that was once a UK coal plant a decision about CIS funding for the remediation of the Mar Piccolo was effectively halted in December 2020 With promises of action and new funding on the horizon, the question remains: will it be enough to restore Taranto's future and protect the livelihoods of mussel farmers and citizens? The embattled Uricchio remains full of fight. "I want to act; I want to remediate as much as possible." * The travel for this article was supported by a grant from Journalismfund Europe. 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Here’s how to check yours. ‌Junya Watanabe set the scene on Friday morning He is second to none in reshuffling the pack and reinterpreting his label's menswear wardrobe every season making even the most functional and ordinary of garments look utterly desirable where his models could easily blend in without being noticed.With caps (or cowboy hats) screwed on faces framed by a tufted beard and long hair Watanabe's men seemed etched by the hard labour of life as they stood solidly set in their construction shoes a checked shirt and a time-worn leather jacket Watanabe focused on an American apparel icon the Mackinaw Cruiser jacket by the Filson brand ‌Models identical to those developed by Spanish label Abra last season Review of Amiri x Maison Mihara Yasuhiro Spring 2025 Ad Campaign by Creative Directors Mike Amiri and Yasuhiro Mihara Amiri and Maison Mihara Yasuhiro join forces for a collaborative sneaker, a fusion of cultural influences and design visions that is celebrated with a fittingly cinematic campaign. 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To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division combining their unique and instantly-recognizable visual iconography in a bold new fusion the AMIRI Skel Top-Low and Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO OG Sole Sneakers ‘PETERSON’ serve as the foundation for this collaborative design paying homage to their distinct identities Grounded in Mike Amiri and Mihara Yasuhiro’s DIY ethos and aesthetic The result is a design that bridges AMIRI’s Hollywood with Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO’s Tokyo united by a dedication to craftsmanship and excellence  The campaign seamlessly blends the cultural worlds of these two designers taking its inspiration from film – Hollywood epics and Japanese cult classics specifically paying homage to acclaimed director Takeshi Kitano’s seminal 2000 film Brother in atmospheric black-and-white still and motion images countercultural tribes roam through city streets that could be either Los Angeles or Tokyo all dressed in signature AMIRI tailoring and the AMIRI X Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO collaboration their clothing serves as testament of a shared identity and community The AMIRI X Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO sneaker features the iconic Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO ‘original sole,’ crafted by hand using clay paired with AMIRI’s signature nappa leather ‘Bones’ appliqué on a canvas body The design combines the key sneaker styles of both houses with co-branded woven labels on the tongue and heel adding a distinctive touch Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s Fall Winter 2025 collection unveiled a compelling narrative centered on reinterpreting the brand’s core identity the collection explored the essence of tailoring through deconstruction and contradiction challenging conventional notions of innovation At the heart of the collection was a reexamination of tailoring stripping it back to its fundamental acts of pattern-making and construction Pieces like blousons with inverted patterns and tops crafted from pant-inspired sleeves showcased a meticulous play on proportion and structure blending tradition with unconventional forms embodied the brand’s pursuit of thoughtful reinvention rather than chasing fleeting novelty reinforced the collection’s reflective theme Maintaining AUTRY’s iconic MEDALIST silhouette Mihara Yasuhiro added aged soles with a seared finish symbolizing the tension between past and future This worn-in aesthetic underscored the collection’s focus on time Material choices and construction techniques further emphasized the paradoxical narrative unfinished edges contrasted with precise tailoring The collection rejected the illusion of “newness” in favor of rediscovering the timeless strength found in weathered and well-made garments the Maison Mihara Yasuhiro FW25 collection critiqued the frenetic pace of fashion trends By focusing on the fundamentals of tailoring Mihara Yasuhiro reaffirmed the value of enduring design principles offering a counterpoint to the industry’s obsession with constant reinvention Maison Mihara Yasuhiro delivered a thought-provoking collection that fused deconstruction By embracing imperfection and rejecting the superficial allure of novelty the FW25 collection became a profound statement on resilience and the enduring power of thoughtful craftsmanship This year's 13th issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine announced on Thursday that The World Is Dancing creator Kazuto Mihara will launch a new series titled Chūtobu Violin (Soaring Violin) in the next issue on March 6 The series follows a bitter young man who doesn't care for music Mihara launched The World Is Dancing manga in Kodansha's Morning magazine in March 2021 Kodansha shipped the sixth and final compiled book volume in November 2022 Moab Sun News That message closed a May 21 presentation at Star Hall from Sam Mihara a historian and educator who has spoken to tens of thousands of listeners about his experience being forced from his home and imprisoned in a camp along with thousands of other Japanese Americans The Moab Museum invited Mihara to speak in Moab to augment its current temporary exhibition “A Moab Prison Camp: Japanese American Incarceration in Grand County.” The exhibit explores the history of the isolation center that was housed in an old Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Dalton Wells “It tells a story about Moab’s role in a global affair,” said Moab Museum Director Forrest Rodgers Mihara’s presentation was the last in a series of events related to the exhibit; the exhibit will be on display at the museum through June 29 Rodgers welcomed the audience and introduced Mihara summarizing his background and accomplishments: Before writing a memoir and traveling the country and the world on speaking tours Mihara worked for the Boeing company for over 40 years Rodgers went on to outline Mihara’s imprisonment during WWII highlighting his intentional use of the word “imprisonment” instead of “internment,” the term used at the time The former word clearly indicates that people were held captive against their will; the latter euphemistically softens the actions sanctioned by the U.S “Those of you who have done internships certainly had a different experience” than the people imprisoned during World War II then took the podium and greeted the audience “I learned that Forrest and I went to the same high school.” An audience member called out “Me too!” Mihara was tickled—he said that in over 70 years he hadn’t met another graduate from his high school outside of high school reunions—and he met two in Moab Mihara launched into his informative and moving narrative supported by a slideshow of historic photographs and images of cartoons and newspaper headlines from the 1940s life became miserable for people of Japanese descent,” Mihara said displaying exaggerated illustrations from the time period that portrayed Japanese Americans as dangerous In contrast to alarmist headlines and propaganda Mihara shared photos of his own family at the time as well as photos taken by professional photographer Dorothea Lange who documented the forced removal and imprisonment of Japanese Americans Mihara and his brother posed with their parents—he pointed out his 8 year old self as the one with the “folded arms and defiant expression.” His father was a journalist his family was ordered to board a bus to be relocated They were first taken to a horse racing track repurposed as a temporary holding location Then they were put on a train that took them to Heart Mountain where the family lived in a 20×20-foot room with no electricity or running water for the next three years encircled by barbed wire and under the watch of armed guards About 120,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned all around the West prisoners rioted in protest of their unjust treatment Government officials seized 16 people they considered leaders of the resistance and took them from Manzanar to an isolation center—that was the camp located just outside Moab The Dalton Wells isolation camp held up to 49 men at one time; they were prisoners removed from other camps for being “troublemakers.” and tragedies at Heart Mountain: winters were extreme with temperatures well below zero; bathroom facilities were communal with 10 toilets to a room with no partitions or privacy; the food was bad medical care was inadequate: Mihara’s father went blind at Heart Mountain because he couldn’t access a specialist to treat his glaucoma “He never saw again,” Mihara told the audience Mihara’s grandfather died at Heart Mountain Records still filed at the National Archives say doctors thought he had colon cancer and recommended fasting and laxatives as treatment Mihara remembers seeing his grandfather waste away an audience member asked Mihara what his worst experience at the camp was Mihara said the most painful thing he remembers was actually outside the camp He saw signs with racial slurs painted in bold letters clearly indicating that people of Japanese descent were unwelcome Mihara told the Moab Sun News in a phone interview Second-generation American Sam Mihara spoke at Star Hall about being incarcerated in a camp by the U.S “The things that happened to me and my family are almost unbelievable,” he said and he tells audiences that three things allowed them to happen: hatred; fear and hysteria; and mistakes and failures from leaders “My bottom line is that everyone needs to be on their guard,” he said In 1944 a Supreme Court decision facilitated the end of incarceration for Japanese Americans Mihara’s family lived in Salt Lake City for a few years Mihara and other people formerly imprisoned at Heart Mountain had a learning center constructed on the site where visitors can learn more about Japanese American incarceration Mihara hopes that education can help prevent anything similar from happening again “The constitutional rights for American citizens are extremely important,” he said on the phone “If some future leader decides to ignore the constitution and deny an American citizen their rights Though the content and message were serious, Mihara’s presentation was rich with humor and surprising and heartwarming anecdotes. His book, “Blindsided – The life and Times of Sam Mihara,” contains more details about his experience at Heart Mountain. He signed copies of it after his speech; the book is available on his website, sammihara.com View the photo gallery provided by the Moab Museum team here, https://moabsunnews.com/2024/05/30/sam-miharas-memories-of-imprisonment-at-star-hall-in-moab-photo-recap/ Mihara Yasuhiro has always retained his authenticity. The iconic Japanese designer has made his mark on fashion for decades, becoming synonymous with disheveled gear that is rough around the edges. His trademark voluminous silhouettes can be seen from miles away and were front and center at Paris Fashion Week For Spring/Summer 2025, Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO jammed out to ’90s karaoke expanding its theme of youthful runways with unexpected performances Gilded chandeliers hung from La Salle Wagram in central Paris hinting at a glorious runway show with fringed metallic backdrops from childhood birthday parties obeyed by a gigantic screen mirroring the song lyrics karaoke-style Get an insider’s view of Maison Mihara Yasuhiro‘s Spring 2025 men’s fashion show at Paris Men’s Fashion Week with exclusive backstage access to models’ pre-show activities and behind-the-scenes buzz Reporting for this story was supported by Journalismfund Europe under the Earth Investigations Programme GALICIA, Spain — The first sleepy rays of morning light are starting to illuminate the beach of Cambados a small Atlantic-facing town in the Spanish region of Galicia that’s famous for its shellfish and Albariño wine It’s a rainy morning in March and the mariscadoras — women shellfish pickers — are wading straight into the ocean armed with buckets and rubber boots for another day of work the tradition that has been passed down through generations of women and us too,” says Patricia Piñeiro between wind gusts and rain as she searches for clams big enough to harvest showing the measuring device from the local fishing authorities set to 4 centimeters (1.5 inches) which means she must return most of the clams she finds to the ocean “At this pace, the almeja fina [Ruditapes decussatus] and almeja babosa [Venerupis corrugata] will disappear,” says Maria José Cacabelos Domínguez a retired mariscadora who now organizes tours for people wanting to see the shellfish pickers in action an association of women in the fishing sector The lack of shellfish is now pushing many to take precarious informal jobs cleaning hotels or working in bars Besides sustaining livelihoods, shellfish play a vital role in regulating marine ecosystems they clean the water they live in by removing nitrogen making them an environmentally sustainable source of nutrient-dense protein A 2023 study from the local University of Vigo shows that the four main species of clams and cockles harvested in Galicia has proved to be more resilient to rising temperatures is vulnerable to prolonged periods of low salinity caused by heavy rains many of Galicia’s shellfish associations temporarily ceased activities to help stocks recover That includes the mariscadoras from the nearby town of Vilanova de Arousa They now receive a little more than 1,000 euros ($1,073) a month in government support who previously headed the town’s fishing guild the requirements are strict — those working a second job are often denied compensation — and payments are often delayed Rodriguez and her fellow mariscadoras of Illa de Arousa were among the last to quit working and they are now in the process of applying for monthly government support they are struggling to pick even 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of almeja japónica You can’t even pay your social security fees at the end of the month,” Rodriguez says “[A] lot of people have already left to go work on land because this is unsustainable.” Mass mortality events such as the one in December are likely to become more common as global warming disrupts rainfall patterns The problem is when that rain accumulates over a few days,” says Elsa Vázquez a University of Vigo zoologist who studies how changes in salinity and temperature affect the main shellfish species harvested in Rías Baixas the four productive estuaries in southwestern Galicia Torrential rainfall increases the amount of freshwater flowing from the river mouths into the estuaries, where the shellfish banks are located. Prolonged periods of low salinity affect bivalves’ ability to breathe Shellfish can close their valves during periods of low salinity to protect themselves but this uses up precious energy and weakens them Between October and November 2023, Galicia’s weather agency recorded more than 30 consecutive days of rainfall yielding more than 1,000 liters of rain per square meter (264 gallons per 10.7 square feet) — 127% more than normal salinity below 15 parts per thousand for several days causes mortality and this winter there were many days when salinity was as low as five parts per thousand,” Vázquez says The emptying of reservoirs during low tide by electricity companies also alters the estuaries’ delicate balance According to the Platform for the Defense of the Ría de Arousa the release of water should be timed to coincide with high tide to avoid freshwater inundating the shellfish banks a clear sign of global warming with significant implications for biodiversity Intertidal shellfish species bury themselves in the sand to keep cool but with heat waves becoming more intense the heat penetrates deeper which affects their growth and reproductive capacity Numerous shellfish pickers told Mongabay they want the Galician government to fund an in-depth study on the impacts of climate change to help inform potential solutions. Scientific models suggest 2060 could be a global tipping point for shellfish in many regions of the world with fisheries in Spain at high risk due to low species diversity and vulnerability to increased temperatures The development of clam hatcheries could be a solution While some commercial hatcheries exist for almeja japónica growing baby clams to be planted out on sandbanks more research is needed to cultivate almeja fina and babosa profitably She describes this as “the future of shellfishing” for its potential to establish enough reproducing adult shellfish to get stocks back to normal Another solution being explored is the real-time monitoring of salinity temperature and other variables in the shellfish banks This could help researchers create predictive models so mariscadoras could prepare for periods of low salinity and high temperatures adding that it would require dedicated government funding and support the mariscadoras are left with the few kilos of almeja japónica they manage to find Vales Martínez has worked as a mariscadora for 24 years just like her mother and grandmother before her “What’s really needed is to invest in the sea even if it means closing it for a year while stocks recover,” she says ”We need to address the root causes of the problem Can Spain keep the rising sea from washing away a critical delta? 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Science of The Total Environment, 790, 148147. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148147 A global assessment of the vulnerability of shellfish aquaculture to climate change and ocean acidification FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the editor of this post The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] Mike Amiri unveiled the brand’s latest capsule collection with an exclusive NYFW event and SAINt JHN—got a first look at the designs inside the SoHo flagship AMIRI turned its SoHo flagship into a hot spot of New York Fashion Week celebrating the launch of its MA.NY Capsule Collection with an exclusive The night offered VIP guests a first look at the collection alongside a bespoke customization experience blending AMIRI’s signature craftsmanship with an immersive From left to right: Lauren Rivera and Rashaan Miguel; Akeem Dewan and Phresher; Marcus Allen Founder Mike Amiri was joined by an all-star guest list including legendary designer Mihara Yasuhiro as well as actor Shameik Moore and supermodel Jessica Stam Jaden Mitchell and Chris White; Rashida Meggan; Yvesmark Chery; Mike Amiri and Westside Gunn top to bottom: Vic Mensa and Joyner Lucas; Mihara Yasuhiro; Dj Jones; Jessica Stam; Madi Webb; Azzy Milano We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find 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world across sports his most recent venture saw the Real Madrid squad come to his home of LA on their pre-season tour of the United States The Shoe Surgeon is back at it again by merging alternative footwear silhouettes in his own trademark style In a football-meets-basketball collaboration comes the hybrid adidas Samba x Dame 4 sneaker Custom king the Shoe Surgeon looks like he has something very special lined up for the World Cup later this year after he teases his own take on the adidas x Balenciaga collaboration recently on his Instagram channel Having recently teased the creation of the momentous hybrid creation The Shoe Surgeon has now unveiled his finished adidas Predator Mania x Balenciaga sneaker in all its finished glory On the eve of their highly anticipated and highly limited drop we're taking a closer look at the Shoe Surgeon's latest masterpiece – the adidas Samba Dame 4. A hybrid hype of football meets basketball meets street We've teamed up with The Shoe Surgeon to giveaway an exclusive pair of the “Samba Dame” – the perfect combination of both the time-honed black adidas Samba upper and the clean White/Gum adidas Dame 4 sole Linking up in Los Angeles ahead of Brazil’s opening Copa America fixture The Surgeon recently reunited with Vinicius Jr. to present him with a custom Nike Air Force 1 design dubbed the ‘Air Vini Uptempo AF1’ Taking their partnership to the next level adidas and the Shoe Surgeon are set for an exclusive launch this weekend as one of the designer's special hybrid creations drops in very restricted numbers Sign up to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the world of Creative Soccer Culture The Spring Summer 2025 Collection by Mihara Yasuhiro goes into the superficiality of modern personas and the dissolution of private identities In a world where surface-level interactions have become the norm the collection seeks to expose the depthless nature of contemporary human expressions The boundary between public and private personas has become increasingly blurred leading to a collective loss of individuality This collection reflects on the irony of this transformation projecting the pretense of these one-dimensional personas into its designs Central to the collection are the MA-1 and denim jackets which are composed entirely of front panels symbolizing the superficiality and lack of depth in contemporary expressions These pieces embody the ironic pretense of the collection revealing the facades people present to the world while hiding their true selves The design intentionally mirrors the era’s breakdown of preconceived notions about identity where the distinction between front and back is no longer relevant further emphasizing the collection’s thematic focus on superficiality The shirts and blousons in the collection are designed to look the same from either side symbolizing the transient and shallow nature of modern personas The continued collaboration with TALKING ABOUT THE ABSTRUCTION (TATA) since the 2024 Spring Summer Collection further enhances this theme using transfer prints that evoke the image of masks stuck to bare faces illustrating the paradox of superficiality and hidden depths Adding to the collection’s statement are the new “SCOTT” and “LARRY” sneaker models characterized by their distorted and deformed soles These sneakers highlight Mihara Yasuhiro’s symbolic presence emphasizing the collection’s focus on deconstructing and reinterpreting traditional forms The distorted soles aim to mirror the distorted reality of modern personas The narrative accompanying the collection vividly captures the disorienting experience of losing one’s sense of self The recollection of waking up with no memory of the night before The inability to remember and the feeling of detachment from one’s own persona reflect the themes of the collection highlighting the paradox of superficiality and the hidden depths that are seldom explored The repeated admonition to “not look” underscores the fear of confronting one’s true self mirroring the societal tendency to avoid deeper self-examination Take a closer look at the Mihara Yasuhiro Spring Summer 25 collection in the Gallery below: AMIRI's "Skel Top-Low," renowned as a model representing luxury sneakers and Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO's "Peterson" sneakers which have established themselves as the standard for the new era A special pair of sneakers that fuses these two iconic sneakers has recently been released This collaboration pays homage to each other's heritage and identity The combination of Amiri's signature bone patches and Maison Mihara Yasuhiro's original sole molded from clay has succeeded in bringing out the best of each other's strengths The result is a unique and powerful design The campaign visual with artist Jin Dogg is also a nice touch It looks good with a suit as styled in the look in which individuality and individuality collide is already available at limited stores such as "AMIRI TOKYO," "Maison Mihara Yasuhiro Tokyo," and "MY Foot Products," in addition to "AMIRI TOKYO please be sure to get them as soon as possible Retaining veterans in key posts while rewarding those who fought beside him in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election and giving a shot to veterans with scarce experience in government — these seem to be the principles guiding newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in forming his administration “As a politician I have long given great importance to empathy and understanding,” Ishiba told a news conference Tuesday night “This government will be the government of empathy and understanding.”googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); His Cabinet lineup includes 13 first-time ministers and reflects the deep fissures that the recent leadership race left within the ruling party While many of those who long operated on the fringes are taking center stage Ishiba’s ability to maintain his grip over the government and the party will soon be put to the test Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to his Cabinet and exclude all lawmakers implicated in the party’s fund-raising scandal a former defense minister and LDP secretary-general is expected to be elected as prime minister at an extraordinary Diet session to be convened on Oct His administration will likely be inaugurated on the same day both former defense ministers close to Ishiba will be appointed foreign minister and defense minister will be responsible for negotiations concerning Ishiba’s plans to revise the Japan-U.S Status of Forces Agreement and create an Asian version of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization The two female Cabinet members will be Junko Mihara who will be in charge of policies related to children currently serves as state minister of education 85 LDP Diet members and others failed to report a total of 579 million yen ($4 million) in proceeds from fund-raising parties over five years through 2022 they corrected their political fund income and expenditure reports to declare the revenue The Cabinet will feature many lawmakers who enabled Ishiba to run in the Sept 27 LDP leadership contest by providing the required personal endorsements who will become minister for internal affairs and communications; Yasuhiro Ozato For the LDP leadership lineup inaugurtated on Sept Ishiba appointed former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as vice president Relations soured between Ishiba and Aso after Ishiba who was agriculture minister in the Aso Cabinet demanded the unpopular prime minister resign in 2009 in the runoff vote of the LDP leadership contest who was the runner-up in the first round of voting but edged out Takaichi in the runoff by 21 votes hopes to promote reconciliation within the party by tapping Aso as supreme adviser former Prime Ministers Nobusuke Kishi and Takeo Fukuda were appointed as LDP supreme advisers Ishiba also appointed Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki A record high nine candidates ran in the LDP presidential election Ishiba said he intends to ask the eight rivals to assume posts suited to them was offered the post of chair of the General Council a former minister in charge of economic security who placed fifth in the leadership contest also declined the offer to become chair of the LDP’s Public Relations Headquarters * Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications: * National Public Safety Commission Chairman: * Minister for Policies Related to Children: * Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization: * Minister in charge of Economic Security: Minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs: Note: Those marked with # are joining a Cabinet for the first time * Chair of Party Organization and Campaign Headquarters: Koizumi to be LDP’s ‘face’ while Takaichi declines Ishiba’s offer Ishiba wins LDP presidential election in runoff over Takaichi Koizumi clash over issue of Diet debates before election Abe disciple Takaichi throws hat into LDP leadership race Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission he boundary between public and private personas has become increasingly blurred Central to it are the MA-1 and denim jackets further emphasizing the collection’s thematic focus on superficiality See more of the Backstage moments at Maison Mihara Yasuhiro SS25 in the Gallery below: San Francisco’s Japantown has been the center of the city’s Japanese American community since the early 1900s. And for nearly its entire history, Japantown has been home to the Mihara family. The Miharas’ store, Paper Tree has been a cornerstone of Japantown business for 55 years While it has gone through many iterations over the years including the work of its co-owner and manager “Origami has been an important part of our family my whole life,” says Linda wrote two of the first origami books written in English as a way to share Japanese culture with Americans The magic of creating something special with just your hands and a simple sheet of paper never gets old for me.” the AR experience uses real time geographic location to bring Linda’s stunning origami artwork to life throughout the streets of Japantown and my family has lived here for generations,” says Linda “The idea of using a 3D AR experience to bring origami and Japantown as a whole into the digital age is so exciting I can’t wait to share it with more people.” Tokinobu followed his father to San Francisco in 1920 The family’s happy life was upended in 1942 when they were forcibly relocated to the Heart Mountain internment camp in Wyoming during World War II Tokinobu’s glaucoma rapidly deteriorated his eyesight But Tokinobu did not let his sudden loss of sight or internment stop his creative spirit he developed a system of Braille for the Japanese alphabet He also started a publishing and import business which closed in 1968 when Paper Tree was opened by Linda’s parents in Japantown “My grandfather thought origami was the perfect vehicle for sharing Japanese culture,” says Linda “His books were unique with actual paper origami models inside so that people who had never seen origami before could understand the impact of folded paper art I learned firsthand how it could connect people when my fourth-grade teacher saw me making origami and asked if I could teach it to the class It lit a passion for teaching that has continued ever since.” While Linda has also done digital design work, including teaching herself Adobe Illustrator to enter a poster design contest where she won second place origami and teaching remain her first loves “There’s something about the physicality and dimensionality of the art that makes it special,” says Linda Linda has taken her origami expertise in many directions She has taught classes and curated exhibitions for museums around the world Her art has won awards and been featured in commercials and events for major brands such as Mitsubishi Motors But Linda has always returned to the family business Paper Tree which she officially took over in 2019 — just months before the pandemic closed its doors I really didn’t know what to do,” says Linda Online orders poured in and somehow we survived.” One of the things that makes origami so unique is its ability to transform a 2D piece of paper into a 3D piece of art By taking advantage of 3D scanning technology Linda believes that it’s possible to capture the intricacies of paper art and bring this ancient medium into the digital age users don’t need to download a special app to view the AR experience They simply scan a QR code at Paper Tree to start an immersive origami adventure on their smartphones The experience invites people to walk around Japantown looking for colorful red and white envelopes floating in the air revealing a larger-than-life origami diorama People can walk around the origami figures inspecting them from all angles to see the intricate folds that the artists used to create each piece A pop-up display also shows viewers the name of the artist and which origami papers — available at Paper Tree — were used in the creation of the diorama Unlike many AR experiences, Google’s Geospatial Creator anchors the interactive 3D envelopes to specific locations along Japantown’s Buchanan Street thanks to the Photorealistic 3D Tiles from Google Maps Platform This means that people don’t have to stay in one location They can walk up and down the street to find all of the envelopes and see other stores along the way a flock of gold origami cranes flutter across the sky to celebrate their victory “The entire process has been amazing,” says Linda “The Rock Paper Reality team came to the store to photograph all of the origami paper and that was all they needed to convey the texture tech-savvy audiences are super familiar with using QR codes so it’s simple for them to click and start seeing origami in a fun Image source: image created by Rock Paper Reality using Adobe Substance 3D Seeing digital origami 20 feet tall makes audiences want to pick up a book and learn to fold paper themselves the AR experience is helping to pass down the art of origami to digital generations “My grandpa’s goal was always to connect with people and share Japanese culture and his origami books were revolutionary for the time,” says Linda “So for us to now use 3D models and AR experiences to introduce new generations to origami is something that truly continues his legacy I think he’d be thrilled and proud to see Paper Tree’s AR experience today.” Learn more about Paper Tree Linda is a changemaker who stands out and inspires us with her passion and vision to make a positive impact in her community Learn more about the AR project from Rock Paper Reality at Adobe MAX in the workshop session Create Stunning 3D Client Projects with Adobe Substance 3D and Aero [L6107] https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023/08/01/las-fotos-project-elevates-young-voices-through-power-photography-adobe-creative-cloud ITALY - 2022/12/10: Mai Mihara of Japan celebrates in the Women’s medal ceremony during day three of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) Mai Mihara did not make Japan’s figure skating team for either of the last two Olympics Her lone world championships appearance was six seasons ago She began this year without a top-level victory since 2017 She will end it undefeated internationally in 2022 winning four titles and staking a claim as the world’s best No wonder the single word she repeated in interviews after bagging her biggest crown yet the Grand Prix Final two weeks ago: Surprised “My own feeling was that I just remembered how I could not make it to the podium until now,” Mihara She could have used those words to describe a number of challenges she competes at her national championships bidding to make the three-woman team for March’s world championships Mihara was in second place after Thursday’s short program inspired by watching a 15-year-old Mao Asada win the 2005 Grand Prix Final won a national junior silver medal at age 13 she started having severe joint problems going into the 2015 Junior Grand Prix Final to that point the biggest international competition of her life competed anyway and finished sixth in the six-woman field she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and was hospitalized for a reported two weeks she had such trouble walking that she moved around the hospital in a wheelchair But those who know Mihara speak of her absolute joy for skating “She’s that one that stands near the tunnel to go onto the ice and cheers everybody on learns as much as she can from other skaters,” NBC Sports analyst Johnny Weir who has toured with Mihara in non-competitive shows Mihara followed the Japanese Championships on TV and was motivated to return if able but she was well enough to get back on the ice for the following season her first on the senior international level Mihara went from being unable to jump at the start of her preseason training to winning her senior debut earning a bronze medal in her first Grand Prix Series start and placing third at the Japanese Championships The highlight was winning the February 2017 Four Continents Championships a competition including top skaters from North America and Asia held at the 2018 Olympic venue in South Korea Then she rallied from 15th place after the short program at the world championships to place fourth in the free skate and fifth overall The next years brought a series of heartbreaking results fifth and fourth at her next four Japanese Championships missing the two- or three-woman teams for the 2018 and 2022 Olympics and for the world championships in 2018 “In the year off I didn’t really know what was going on They were very private about it,” said Canadian David Wilson who has choreographed Mihara’s programs for several seasons “She’s had her struggles with her health and had it a little bit harder than most Yet she just keeps persevering and comes back The most recent comeback began during the COVID-19 pandemic She placed fourth or fifth at five consecutive top-level competitions in 2020 and 2021 before busting through by winning this past January’s Four Continents (which most Olympians skipped) In the nearly 10 months between that and Mihara’s first competition this season Russian skaters were banned due to the war in Ukraine the top two Americans retired and Japan’s No suffered a stress fracture in her right shin that ruled her out for 2022-23 calling the first one possibly the biggest achievement of her life the most exclusive competition pitting the world’s top six women “I didn’t have that much confidence coming in,” Mihara said through a translator [Sonoko] Nakano said that you are actually the one who came in with [two Grand Prix wins] but you’re actually quite lucky up to this point.” but Mihara persevered with the top score on the day to move up from second after a personal-best short program but I tried to do my best,” Mihara told the arena in English holding a microphone moments after the event ended in Turin She became the oldest woman to win a full-fledged Grand Prix since American Ashley Wagner in 2016 and had the most career Grand Prix starts before winning one (nine) since Wagner in 2012 who usually does not travel to watch his skaters compete followed the Grand Prix Final from home in Canada albeit on a much lower level than Mihara’s was cut short by a debilitating knee problem as a teen Wilson recalled that stretch in 2019 and 2020 when he didn’t know if Mihara would skate again Then her coach called to ask if he would resume working with her Mihara spent two weeks at his Toronto club and “all the kids fell in love with her,” he said “She’s the same girl she was when she was 15,” Wilson said of Mihara’s passion “What she has now over her past and over the others is a maturity about her that is coming across now in a different way.” NBC Sports research contributed to this report OlympicTalk is on Apple News A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. 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