Chowa Unites People, Traditional Japanese Crafts, and Contemporary Culture All in a Box

Chowa, a new, conceptual and creative platform has made its debut in tandem with Paris Fashion Week. The New York-based practice is dedicated to amalgamating century-old Japanese handicrafts with contemporary culture, people, and experiences, all conceptualized into monthly special releases that come packaged in a wooden box."Chowa mirrors my life story," said founder Ray Suzuki. As Chowa is born from his experiences, Suzuki explained that he was mostly "Inspired by the pursuit of excellence fou...