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Metro: Omotesando
Concierge.com's insider take:
All the big-name Japanese designers are clustered together in this district on the tree-lined Omotesando Boulevard: Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des Garçons, and Issey Miyake and his other labels (Haat and APOC, for A Piece of Cloth), plus interesting younger Japanese labels such as Tsumori Chisato and Frapbois. Look out for Sou-Sou, which sells its own version of the traditional split-toed soft Japanese shoe. Prada's spectacular glass store, designed by Swiss duo Herzog and De Meuron, is here, too. Tod's, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others are wall-to-wall, and they're housed in buildings by native architects whose names are bigger here than Marc Jacobs. Tadao Ando's 366,000-square-foot development, Omotesando Hills, opened in February 2006 and is a minimalist's fantasy mall, housing brands such as Yves Saint Laurent and Dolce & Gabbana. Unlike Tokyo's much larger luxury malls, which can be overwhelming, Omotesando Hills feels exclusive and manageable in both its gorgeous design and its choice offerings. Go on a weekday evening to avoid the weekend crowds; you'll have the entire place to yourself.
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