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Elpee Factory
Part gallery, part retail enterprise, this casual, showroom like store is filled with inventive pieces, including angular fabric purses and soft wrap jackets. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Ikuko
Delicate underpinnings with a retro innocence, like Empire-waist gingham nightgowns, rose-print cotton robes, and sheer undies with lacing up the back, are Ikuko's specialty. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Kutsushitaya Friends
Socks are a big deal in Japan, from the ultra traditional tabio (split- toe) version, right down to modern styles with imaginative details like heel cutouts and ankle bands. This shop is part of a huge socks-only chain, and its selection is quite extensive. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Limi Feu
Rising star Limi Yamamoto—the daughter of designer Yohji Yamamoto—is fast building a reputation for her superb twists on everyday classics. Her biggest space is in Daikanyama and has a gorgeously rustic vibe. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Nojess
Girliness is the key at Nojess, where it always feels like springtime: lacy dresses, velvety bed jackets, and bow-accented bags are evergreens. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Okura
Here, organic takes on classic Japanese garments are rendered in indigo-dyed fabrics, and the results are stunning in their simplicity. Even cooler: The shop itself is decorated with planks of driftwood salvaged from Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Q
Soaring, open, and filled with a glorious blend of lines from Europe (London's Hoxton Boutique, Madrid's Dorotea) and Asia (Hong Kong's Johanna Ho, Tokyo's Shinichiro Arakawa), this boutique is as aesthetically pleasing as it is fun to browse. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Tsumori Chisato
Chisato's playful designs, which often incorporate scalloped hems, color-blocking, and jumbled-up stripes, are nearly impossible to find in the U.S.—as a result, her retail stores have become popular destinations for European and American shoppers alike. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Via Bus Stop
An upscale multi-designer emporium that takes risks but never alienates, Via Bus Stop stocks garments that have an unassuming elegance. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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A.P.C. Surplus
This popular French label, famed for its infinitely chic modern basics, has set up a permanent outlet to sell past-season merchandise at more than half off retail. From Tokyo's Nakameguro neighborhood store listing.
