Melusina

The Founding Legend of Luxembourg

In the year 963, Count Siegfried built the castle of Lucilinburhuc, the cradle from which the city of Luxembourg would rise.
Legend tells that the fortress was erected for Melusina, a mysterious woman he encountered near the cliffs of the Bock.

Melusina agreed to marry him under two conditions:
that she would never be forced to leave the rock, and that she would never be seen on Saturdays.

For many years, the couple lived in harmony and had...

minä perhonen: poetic craftsmanship arrives at kyō for spring/summer 2026

This spring and summer, kyō welcomes the esteemed Japanese design house minä perhonen — a label revered for its rare fusion of textile artistry, subtle storytelling, and enduring craftsmanship. Founded in 1995 by visionary designer Akira Minagawa, minä perhonen stands apart in global fashion for its deep intellectual and material integrity, where every piece is more than...

Exploring the Possibilities of Textiles: The Story of kijinokanosei

When we think of the world’s most renowned textile regions, names like Biella in Italy and Huddersfield in the UK come to mind. But in Japan, there is Bishu, a region with a long and intricate history of wool production. Here, an entire town once functioned like a single factory—spinning, twisting, dyeing, weaving, knitting, and finishing—each workshop specializing in one step of the process.

Yet as time passed, many of these...

TOKI ARI: Quiet Resonance of Kyoto Artistry

TOKI ARI is a Kyoto-based artisanal garment brand dedicated to quiet, enduring craftsmanship. Every piece is handmade in Kyoto with careful attention to detail, reflecting the city’s long tradition of artistry while embracing a contemporary, minimal aesthetic.

Rather than focusing on trends or outward symbols of luxury, TOKI ARI emphasizes subtlety, quality, and timeless design. Each garment is created with the philosophy that...