W. David Marx

From a rising fashion historian, "The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion. Look closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look--known as ametora, or 'American traditional'--and turned it into a huge business for companies like Uniqlo,...