Classic and cute: “Blue & Willow – Japan Vintage Market-” online shop introduces antiques to modern culture.
A fusion of Japanese “classic” (shibui) and “cute” (kawaii) makes “Shibukawa”. “Shibukawa” items are popular these days. The cute and classic fashion research web shop “Blue & Willow – Japan Vintage Market –” has now opened!
This website sells antique items that have a value in modern lifestyle. Their new concept is to create antique items that harmonise with “the lifestyle of today”. As a result, a fusion of “classic” and “modern” was born.
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The main focus for this online shop is not the time period and the reputation of the creator, but the vintage effect used to create the image of an antique item, or an unsold item that was once lying in a warehouse. This stock is perfect to introduce new values into modern lifestyle. These items generally give the image of something from the past or are items that show the value of of its famous creator. “Blue & Willow” focuses on these item’s value of use in modern lifestyle. This is completely different to other antique shops up until now. This is where antique meets modern culture.
- Each item is given a sentence suggesting a unique and specific way to enjoy the item. Without knowing, you will want to adopt one of these antique items to use it in the suggested manner! This new approach will allow you to see the fun in dead stock and antique items.
You will encounter many rare bowls that you have never seen before on the website. These items trigger nostalgia and have a mysterious appeal.
Blue&Willow – Japan Vintage Market –
Official store: https://bandw.theshop.jp/
Japan Shibukawa research website: http://www.shibukawalab.com/index.html
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Life in Art “TOKYO MODERNISM 2022”
Modernism Gallery
Running: February 25 – April 10, 2022
Address: ATELIER MUJI GINZA (Muji Ginza 6F / 3-5-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Free Admission
Modernism Auction #Chairs
Part 1: February 25 – March 16, 2022
Part 2: March 18 – April 10, 2022
Address: IDÉE TOKYO (Square Zero Area #48, B1F, Gransta Tokyo inside the ticket gates of JR Tokyo Station)
Free Admission:
Modernism Show
Running: April 7 – April 10, 2022
Address: MUJI HOTEL GINZA 7F/8F Guest Rooms (3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Admission:
April 7, 17:00-20:00 / ¥5,000 (Tax Included) *Preview
April 8-9, 11:00-20:00 / ¥3,000 (Tax Included)
April 10, 11:00-17:00 / ¥2,000 (Tax Included)Tickets: https://idee-lifeinart.peatix.com/
Official Site: https://www.idee-lifeinart.com/