Glad News - Late 00s Fringed "Skulls" Blazer

Glad News is a Japanese fashion brand established in 2004 by Slow Artworks Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo. It first gained traction in youth-oriented shopping districts like Shibuya 109, where it catered to a generation drawn to bold, street-influenced fashion with a graphic edge. The brand primarily targets women, though it has occasionally produced unisex or men’s items. Glad News specializes in casual streetwear with strong visual identity—graphic tops, printed denim, asymmetrical dresses, and outerwear marked by slogans, skeletal motifs, and distressed details. The aesthetic often blends elements of punk, gothic, and rock style, but within the framework of affordable, accessible fashion. Key characteristics include bold black-and-white contrast, screen-printed imagery, and layered silhouettes, often with studs, faux leather, and mixed textiles. While not positioned as a luxury label, Glad News built a strong retail presence in Japan throughout the 2000s and into the 2010s, aligning itself with the gyaru and punk-influenced Harajuku scenes. Its designs are meant to stand out in crowded urban environments and have been featured in Japanese fashion magazines and street snaps during the height of Shibuya-kei influence. The brand continues to operate, though its visibility outside Japan remains niche and largely tied to secondhand markets or Japanese fashion imports.

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