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Ametora Extended
Footnotes, spin-offs, and updates to W. David Marx’s book “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style.”
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The Ultimate English Language Guide to Beams’ 40th Anniversary Video
The Ultimate English Language Guide to Beams’ 40th Anniversary Video
Introduction
W. David Marx
Dec 5, 2016
Ametora Interviews: Takeyoshi Hayashida, former secretary to Kensuke Ishizu
Ametora Interviews: Takeyoshi Hayashida, former secretary to Kensuke Ishizu
Takeyoshi Hayashida joined the legendary Japanese clothing brand VAN Jacket in 1963 and soon became personal secretary to founder and…
W. David Marx
Oct 26, 2016
Who “designed” the 1964 Olympics uniforms?
Who “designed” the 1964 Olympics uniforms?
A new article by fashion critic and scholar Hisako Anjō brings recognition to Yasuyuki Mochizuki, a little-known tailor shop owner who…
W. David Marx
Sep 8, 2016
Ametora Footnotes: Chapter Four
Ametora Footnotes: Chapter Four
Further notes on the birth of Japanese jeans from the book Ametora.
W. David Marx
Aug 31, 2016
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