andreas

There are actually a few outlet locations across Japan. The one I once visited is in Karuizawa, a mountain resort that can be reached by Shinkansen from Tokyo (going onwards to Nagano). You'll find official outlets of established (Japanese) brands such as BEAMS, agnès b. and Jack Spade. Stock is somewhat mainstream but still good.

http://www.karuizawa-psp.jp/info/f_en.pdf

Try out the following stores:

Kulturra

@ Passazh Shopping Mall

Nevskiy Prospekt 48

http://www.kulturra.ru

Komissionka No. 1 (primarily vintage but also new designs)

Ulitsa Karavannaya 2

Definitely check out the Number 3 store in the Kolonaki area:

http://www.number3store.com

Hey,

Check out Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark:

http://www.stayokay.com/index.php?pageID=3207&hostelID=356022

Best,

Andreas

Beirut for sure. Although the number of tourists is growing fast, it doesn't have that overexposed touristy vibe (yet). Five-star accommodation galore, great food, a booming nightlife that'll stun even the most jaded, beaches + beach parties nearby and plenty of high-end stores to burn cash. Next to that there are plenty of sights to see. Have fun.

Check Colette for high-fashion in Hiroshima...

http://colette.co.jp/

Check out the following shops for hot local brands:

Mesto

3 Petroverigsky Pereulok (Kitay Gorod area)

Twin Shopp inside Solyanka club (Kitay Gorod area)

Solyanka Ulitsa 11/6

Fork Forever (Basmanniy area)

Nizhniy Susalniy Pereulok 5/9

As for clubbing:

Solyanka is a must-see!

Solyanka Ulitsa 11/6

I'm surprised that my very own Sin City is ranked no. 21 ;-)

Hi,

I'm not much of a Bape fan but if I were heading for Shizuoka, I'd shop here:

Ambiance

http://www.think-er.com/cgi/index.pl?SHOP=3

Soup

http://www.think-er.com/cgi/index.pl?SHOP=5

Best,

Andreas

Check http://www.amsterdamweekly.nl for general suggestions

Hi,

Do you know the name of Julius' designer? Thanks.

Jakarta may be rough 'n tough for the uninitiated but it certainly isn't the worst major Asian city. I'd say Singapore...way too clean and too regulated ;-)

Try the multi-brand Gente men's fashion store on Via del Babuino 185. Fab store!

Unless you've rented a gorgeous villa on the island, it's all about going to the blue grotto (not that interesting), hanging out at the sometimes very crowded beach and powershopping at the island's many high-end designer boutiques.

Downtown Copenhagen is so small. Yes, it's nearby.

Ostergade 42

Eigenlijk een stuk spannender dan ik dacht! Milan may have a solid reputation as business and high-fashion capital but there's a buoyant and young urban scene as well. Especially in the Porta Ticinese and Navigli areas you'll come across some cool stores and bars. As for designer outlets, I only checked out DMagazine on Via Montenapoleone which was pretty awful. Unfortunately I missed out on the 10 Corso Como outlet store but that doesn't mean YOU should ;-) Also check out the 10 Corso Como flagship...it stocks an amazing range of fashion, accessories, shoes and other wannahaves and it's as legendary as Colette, Paris. In short: Milan rocks!

That's easy: Azabu Juban...

barcelona: untitled opening party

bread 'n butter teams up with 55dsl for the collaborative 'untitled' opening party is gonna rock barcelona till the wee small hours. kicking off at funky bar lobo that same wednesday, july 4 at 10pm [invite only!], it boasts a gig list that includes style-injected dj sets by jeff staple, andrea mazzantini and roamelsewhere. location: carrer del pintor fortuny 3 [ciutat vella].

Check out the Sandy Lane on Barbados, fits right in your list. It's a tad stiff-upper-lip but otherwise gorgeous. Was there yeaaars ago but I've heard it has managed to retain its magic.

http://www.sandylane.com

In case you didn't know, the following are noteworthy non-streetwear fashion resources:

http://www.ashadedviewonfashion.com

http://www.hintmag.com

http://www.jcreport.com

Check out the techno parties by Pacotek (mostly Tel Aviv) and the rest will follow... ;-)

http://www.pacotek.com

KLM is the most logical choice for me cause I'm Amsterdam-based (the only other non-stop AMS-NRT option being Japan Airlines). But other than that I love flying their Boeing 777 which has a fab inflight entertainment program...makes time fly...and I hate long-haul flights.

I see. Just checked it out...it seems that most of the clubs aren't operational yet by the time I get there. I guess I'll be sitting around a camp fire with a guitar howling a Nirvana song...

Thanks Tisswat...I already feared the cheesy-looking Billionaire club was the only fun option there. You been to Nikki Beach, Sardinia?