Makers of the sailor bikini are back to prove one-piece swimwear can still be daringly sexy.
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Savile Row suit maker recreates anime villain Char’s military uniform, and it costs far more than three times what a normal cosplay costume does.
If you guessed the prank is that the model in this picture is actually a man, he makes no secret about that, and the real trick is something else.
One of Japan’s top cosplayers introduces us to the hidden wonders of the two-piece bathing suit.
Carefully designed features promise to keep you warm and bring you closer together at outdoor events.
There’s even a life-sized figurine of the star waiting to greet you in a push-up bra.
If you ever feel like testing the limits of your hairdresser, try ordering one of these bad boys.
Lingerie maker seeks to address the annoying problem called “PK.”
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.
Surgery scar cover is a rare exception to Japan’s traditional no-clothes-in-the-bath rule.
And yes, you can get up and walk around while still inside the Super-big Wrapped in Warmth and Happy Fuzzy-lined Sleeping Bag.
Sure it’d be fine on an afternoon stroll, but how does it hold up against freezing winter winds?
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