Harajuku landmark Laforet is turning 40 on Sunday October 28 and the shopping mall has organised a series of special events to celebrate, which will run from October 20 until November 11.
For one, selected brands and shops will be holding special promotions and pop-up shops. Angelic Pretty (Oct 26-27) and Alice and the Pirates (Oct 28), in particular, will be occupying the Laforet Museum on the sixth floor for one-off fashion shows and exhibitions. This is followed by Vivienne Westwood; the brand will take over the museum space for a special free-entry exhibition from November 2 through 18. Titled ‘Get a Life!’, the exhibition will showcase the designer’s work as a fashion activist and feature a number of limited edition items as well.
While you’re there, pay special attention to the Laforet anniversary posters and visuals (pictured above). They are created by renowned art director Steve Nakamura, who has worked with Shiseido, Nike, The New York Times Style magazine and Japanese pop idol Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, among others. (Psst.. he’s also the cover art director for our Time Out Tokyo magazines, which you can download for free). Oh, the restroom on B1F has been renovated as well; designed by Hitoki Naruo, it now doubles as an art gallery.