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Tokyo Weekender July 2016

Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."

Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."

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EYESHADOW BY<br />

ALIMA PURE<br />

Founded in Portland, Alima Pure<br />

believes in “minimal ingredients<br />

for maximum impact.” This proudly<br />

carbon-neutral brand incorporates<br />

pure mineral pigments, nourishing<br />

plants oils, and soothing botanicals<br />

in their luxurious range. Their<br />

Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow is<br />

available at Cosme Kitchen branches<br />

in <strong>Tokyo</strong>, and our first choice for<br />

summer is this beautifully subtle<br />

Chai color. ¥2,376, alimapure.com,<br />

cosmekitchen.jp<br />

MASCARA BY<br />

AQUA ORGANIC<br />

Japanese brand Aqua Organic<br />

was founded in 2014 and<br />

uses fresh fruit extracts in<br />

their natural cosmetics. Even<br />

this mineral mascara, which<br />

lengthens and separates<br />

lashes beautifully, contains<br />

extracts including grapeseed,<br />

yuzu fruit, and loquat leaf.<br />

¥2,700, aqua-cosme.com<br />

BLUSH BY MIMC<br />

Created by Kotobuki Kitajima, MIMC<br />

uses 100% mineral and organic ingredients,<br />

and aims to “take care of your skin<br />

with make-up.” Look out for their 2017<br />

S/S 10th Anniversary Collection, which<br />

features this pressed Bio Moisture Cheek<br />

color made from minerals, plant serums<br />

and natural dye. ¥3,800, www.mimc.<br />

co.jp/2017sscollection.php<br />

EYESHADOW BY<br />

ZUII ORGANIC<br />

Whether you prefer a smoky<br />

eye or a pop of color on<br />

your lids, this new Certified<br />

Organic Duo Eyeshadow<br />

Palette range by Australian<br />

brand Zuii satisfies all tastes.<br />

The brand’s unique talc-free<br />

blend of rose, chamomile and<br />

jasmine powders are enriched<br />

with natural vitamins and<br />

minerals. We can’t wait to try<br />

the purple Pout Grape duo.<br />

¥4,800, www.zuiiorganic.com.<br />

For a list of stockists in Japan,<br />

visit www.zuii.jp

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