Why Is Japanese-Made Fashion So Expensive?

With a failing global economy and an increase on "fast retail" where the focus lies more on cost over quality, many fashion enthusiasts are questioning labels, their prices and ultimately their products. Japan has always been known for their high standards, but unfortunately is no exception to the aforementioned doubts. So does the country have justification for what they put out, or will we see an end to "high fashion" from the Far East? There are a few underlying factors and examples that may ...