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Acquired tastes
Italy’s penchant for gloss and colour would seem to be at odds with Japan’s preference for natural materials and wabi-sabi imperfection. And yet, contrary to stereotypes, there are many points of contact between these two industrial nations, which have both managed to combine manufacturing prowess and artisanal skills with an appreciation for good food and fine fashion.
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Japanese men could happily bond with their Italian counterparts over a shared love of a nipped-in jacket, a silk square and an exquisitely turned loafer; while discerning Japanese buyers have scoured Italy for the finest leather ateliers and the best suit and shirt fabrics.
The two nations’ mutual appreciation for craft is apparent on Japanese shores too.
At Pecora Ginza, a bespoke tailor in Tokyo’s Ginza district, owner Hideaki Sato, who spent five years honing his craft in Milan, offers customers authentic Italian suits. “I realised that Italy was the place to acquire the smallest, most precise sk