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Stussy Hawaii: Worth the 4-Hour Wait? My Guide to Scoring Exclusives & the 2025 FW Collection

2025年10月12日 by CityNomix

The Waikiki Sun and a Streetwear Pilgrimage to Stussy Hawaii This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I’m surrounded by data and screens. For me, the Hawaiian breeze acts as a reset button for the mind. And on every visit to this island, there’s one place I’m drawn to like a pilgrim Continue reading “Stussy Hawaii: Worth the 4-Hour Wait? My Guide to Scoring Exclusives & the 2025 FW Collection”

Discovering Taneya’s Seasonal Sweets: A Limited Edition Wagashi Experience in Tokyo

2025年10月8日 by CityNomix

A white box with Japanese calligraphy and two blocks of Kuri Mushi Yokan (steamed chestnut jelly) wrapped in thin paper, resting on a wooden table.

An Autumn Quest for Taneya’s Seasonal Sweets On a crisp October afternoon, with the palpable sense of autumn settling over Tokyo, I found myself navigating the elegant bustle of Nihonbashi. My purpose was singular: to acquire a seasonal treasure from Taneya, a venerable *wagashi* (traditional Japanese confectionery) house. As CityNomix, my days are spent in Continue reading “Discovering Taneya’s Seasonal Sweets: A Limited Edition Wagashi Experience in Tokyo”

A Decade in the Making, Third Time’s the Charm! My New Balance U1300JP Raffle Saga – A Tale of Multiple Entries and (Almost) Tears

2025年6月10日2025年6月8日 by CityNomix

Side view of the U1300JP and its accessories.

Prologue: An Admiration for New Balance Sparked by a J.CREW Catalog My journey with New Balance, or rather, when I truly started paying attention to the brand, dates back to 2014. It was during a trip to Hawaii that I stumbled upon a J.CREW collaboration model. At the time, Todd Snyder was the men’s director Continue reading “A Decade in the Making, Third Time’s the Charm! My New Balance U1300JP Raffle Saga – A Tale of Multiple Entries and (Almost) Tears”

Shock in Omotesando! Iittala & Moomin Arabia Store Closing July 2025 – A Final Look

2025年5月28日 by CityNomix

Iittala Ultima Thule limited edition color sake glass for Tapio Wirkkala's 110th anniversary

Omotesando. This Tokyo district, a sophisticated hub of cutting-edge boutiques and trendsetting style, has always been a source of inspiration for me. After a client meeting on a Tuesday evening, my feet carried me purposefully towards one specific destination: the IITTALA & MOOMIN ARABIA Omotesando store. Finland holds a special place in my heart ever Continue reading “Shock in Omotesando! Iittala & Moomin Arabia Store Closing July 2025 – A Final Look”