ARCHIVE IS THE FUTURE presented by @knownsource_official
- Archive fashion sale
- Saturday 28th February
- 10.30 AM - 7:00 PM
- At @exchangeNW1 , 24-46 Lisson Grove, NW1 6TZ
Featuring the archives of:
@archival.time@ats.threads@foundbymaks@japs_______
+ 35 other expert dealers
>2,000 of the best archive collections spanning:
British Heritage & Tailoring
European Archives
Japanese Archives
Featuring: talks with industry insiders, archive catwalk screening parties, archive displays exploring the legacy of iconic designers, and live tailoring and alterations. This one’s not to miss.
Link in the @knownsource_official bio to purchase your tickets 🎟️
Featured image is from Undercover FW06
-SUPER LOVERS-
Founded in 1988 by designer Yasuharu Tanaka,
SUPER LOVERS emerged from ’80s culture and ’70s–’80s London street fashion.
After opening its first store in Daikanyama (1990), the brand expanded to Shibuya PARCO and Laforet Harajuku, becoming a key force in 1990s Harajuku club & street culture.
Spin-off labels like LOVERS ROCK and LOVERS HOUSE, with its iconic panda characters Merry & Ken, further defined the brand’s playful yet rebellious identity.
Frequently featured in FRUiTS magazine, SUPER LOVERS was captured not as styling, but as a way of life, helping shape Harajuku street fashion as a global culture.
Relaunched in 2019 as a donation-based brand, SUPER LOVERS continues to be recognized as a root of 90s Harajuku, Y2K, and subcultural fashion.
※Image sourced from SUPER LOVERS
#japs #harajukustyle #londonvintage
A self-expression movement that defined Japan’s Y2K era in the early 2000s.
From flip phones and nails to bags and purikura,
everything was meant to be decorated.
Instead of using things as they were,
people customized them with rhinestones, glitter, and stickers —making each item completely their own.
More is more.
Adding, not subtracting.
Not just cute — but fully done.
Deco culture is about decorating objects as a way of expressing yourself.
It’s the root of today’s Y2K revival, phone case decorating, and fan customization culture.
#japs #londonvintage #harajukustyle
We focus on Aomoji-kei items — a Japanese fashion style rooted in Harajuku culture.
Aomoji-kei originates from magazines with blue logos such as Zipper, Soup., and CHOKi CHOKi GIRLS, and represents a fashion movement that values individuality, creativity, and freedom of expression. Rather than following fixed rules or trends, Aomoji-kei embraces casual silhouettes, playful details, and styling that reflects one’s personal identity.
In contrast, AkamojI-kei comes from red-logo fashion magazines like CanCam, ViVi, and Ray. This style emphasizes femininity, polished aesthetics, and mainstream appeal — often associated with “cute,” refined, and trend-driven looks.
Our Aomoji-kei selection ranges from Harajuku-inspired styles to bold, statement-making pieces.
Rather than dressing for others, we curate items for those who choose clothing based on their own sensibilities and values.
If you’re drawn to personal style, street culture, and authenticity,
Aomoji-kei is at the core of what we offer.
#londonvintage #harajukustyle #japs
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-COMME des GARÇONS HOMME Knit Vest-
COMME des GARÇONS HOMME is a menswear line
under the Japanese fashion label COMME des GARÇONS, created by Rei Kawakubo. This specific sub-label focuses on more wearable, tailored, and classic menswear compared to the more avant-garde mainline.
※SNAP photography by AI
#japs #londonstreet #ukvintage #harajukustyle
-BLACK COMME des GARÇON JACKET-
Launched in 2009 as a diffusion line of COMME des GARÇONS (founded by Rei Kawakubo), the line offers accessible yet sophisticated wardrobe staples rooted in the signature avant-garde ethos of its parent brand.
The collection features premium materials like cotton and wool, sleek monotone palettes (black, white, minimal accents), and relaxed silhouettes—think wide-leg trousers, unconventional shirt cuts, and layering-friendly pieces.
Its spirit is one of refined rebellion: plain at first glance, but with subtle experimental touches that reflect Kawakubo’s vision of fashion as both utility and art.Tokyo-born, globally worn.
※SNAP photography by AI
#japs #londonstreet #ukvintage #harajukustyle
-Cecil Mcbee FUR COAT-
An icon of 2000s Shibuya style, CECIL McBEE defined the golden era of gyaru fashion in Japan. With body-conscious silhouettes, bold designs, and an unapologetically glamorous vibe, the brand was a go-to for the confident, fashion-obsessed girls of Tokyo’s youth culture.
Loved by “onee-gyaru” and featured in nearly every issue of egg and Ranzuki, CECIL wasn’t just a brand — it was a movement.
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#japs #harajukustreet #london #ukvintage
Mikako Ichikawa wears “cocolulu glitter T-shirts”
Born in Shibuya, COCOLULU defined the early-2000s gyaru scene with its bold colors, playful logos, and carefree energy.
Today, the iconic brand returns as a symbol of nostalgia and new-generation confidence. Think bright denim, logo mania, and that unapologetic It-girl vibe.
COCOLULU is more than fashion — it’s pure Y2K attitude.
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#JAPS #hystericglamour #harajukustyle #londonvintage
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Miwako Ichikawa wears SUPER LOVERS scull punk tanktop.
Born in Harajuku, Tokyo — SUPER LOVERS is a streetwear brand that blends punk attitude, colorful chaos, and Tokyo youth culture. Known for its playful graphics, bold silhouettes, and mix of cute and edgy vibes, the brand became an icon of 90s Harajuku fashion.
Today, SUPER LOVERS continues to inspire a new generation with its fearless creativity and unique take on love, freedom, and individuality.
#JAPS #superlovers #hystericglamour #harajukustyle #londonvintage
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JUNYA WATANABE MAN Leather down vest
Junya Watanabe MAN is a men’s line by Japanese designer Junya Watanabe, launched under Comme des Garçons. Known for his innovative approach to tailoring, Watanabe mixes classic menswear with cutting-edge technology and unexpected materials. Each collection explores the balance between tradition and experimentation — creating pieces that are smart, functional, and full of character.
It’s fashion for those who appreciate craftsmanship with a twist — never loud, but always striking.
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#JAPS #hystericglamour #harajukustyle #londonvintage
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HYSTERIC GLAMOUR 00’s military shirts blouson
Born in Tokyo in 1984, HYSTERIC GLAMOUR blends punk rock energy, vintage Americana, and Japanese street sensibility. Designed by Nobu Kitamura, the brand celebrates counterculture — from 60s rock icons and 70s art to underground fashion and erotic graphics.
Known for its bold prints, denim craftsmanship, and rebellious attitude, HYSTERIC GLAMOUR isn’t just clothing — it’s a lifestyle that screams freedom, individuality, and attitude.
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#JAPS #hystericglamour #harajukustyle #londonvintage
