Tokyo – Streamlined online shopping site THE has opened its first physical store, THE SHOP, in the new Kitte shopping centre near Tokyo central station.
Designed to deliver a pared-back selection of outstanding versions of everyday items, THE SHOP offers the ultimate example of non-branded but good design for each type of product, including THE T-shirt and THE Lunch Box.
Japanese designer Mizuno Manabu opened THE following his success as head designer at the Good Design Company and his selection is based on objects he regards as classics.
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