United Arrows

United Arrows

ISBN 10: 0847869687 / ISBN 13: 9780847869688

Published by Rizzoli International Publications, US, 2021

About this Item

Founded in 1989 and based out of Tokyo, United Arrows, with over 250 stores, is one of the most influential fashion and retail brands to ever come out of Japan. This book offers a fresh and comprehensive look at the brand and its evolution in becoming one of the most significant arbiters of street style and contemporary cool in the world. From opening their first shop in Shibuya (designed by Ricardo Bofill), United Arrows redefined the concept of the select shop the boutique, multibrand store exerting its influence on later retail pioneers like Colette and Dover Street Market. Highlighted within will be key collaborations between United Arrows and international brands from Nike to Adidas, New Balance to the North Face, to streetwear pioneers like A Bathing Ape and KITH, and standard-bearers of high fashion, like Comme des Garcons and Maison Martin Margiela alongside signature archival editorial photography.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: United Arrows
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, US
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847869687
• ISBN 13: 9780847869688
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Founded in 1989 and based in Tokyo, United Arrows is one of the leading fashion and retail companies to ever come out of Japan. Their first book offers a fresh and comprehensive look at the brand and its evolution into one of the most influential figures for style, while their iconic shops quickly became must-visit places for all visitors to Japan.

Since the opening of their first shop in Shibuya, United Arrows has redefined the concept of the select, multi-brand store and gained a loyal following thanks to their high-standard customer service.

Celebrating their 30th anniversary, this book will document United Arrows' distinctive identity and unique collaborations: from sportwear brands like Converse and Vans, to streetwear pioneers like A Bathing Ape and Stussy; from legendary craftsmen like Charvet and Chrome Hearts; to high fashion names like Comme des Garçons and Maison Martin Margiela. A must-have for fashion lovers all over the world, this book will also feature exclusive interviews with  fashion designer NIGO®, SHOWstudio founder Nick Knight, internationally acclaimed architect Ricard Bofill as well as a new essay from founding member Hirofumi Kurino. It will showcase signature archival editorial photography. 
 
United Arrows is set to join the list of Rizzoli's highly successful fashion and streetwear books, including Undercover, BEAMS Beyond Tokyo, Sacai, and Hiroshi Fujiwara, and shine a light on Japanese fashion.

About the Author

Based in Tokyo, United Arrows has redefined the concept of the select, multi-brand shop for the past three decades, and its designs and collaborations have exerted a profound influence on Japanese fashion.