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Suits
Japanese started wearing Western clothing around 150 years ago, and today, suits are standard business attire. Our main guest, fashion journalist Yamamoto Teruhiro, describes the history of men's suits, and talks about the unique culture that has evolved around them. We hear how modern suit makers are making improvements in cost and comfort. We also meet expert tailor Ueki Noriyuki, who talks about the functionality of his suits, and the meticulous techniques involved in making them.
Aired: May 06, 2021 Genre: Documentary TalkCasts: Peter Barakan Emma HowardDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Educational
Episodes
01: Moss02: Libraries03: Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe04: Ukiyo-e05: Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt06: Cleaning Tools07: Lacquerware08: Suits09: Emergency Goods10: Japanophiles: Chad Mullane11: Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths12: Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History13: Tiny Houses14: Watches & Clocks15: Plastic Food Samples16: Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom17: Cats and Japan18: Personal Robots19: Scissors20: Japanophiles: Marty Friedman21: Luck22: Tatami23: Chests & Cabinets24: Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick25: Bamboo26: Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture27: Ainu: A New Generation