Babaghuri

Asakusa & Sumida River


German fashion designer Jurgen Lehl (1944–2014) lived in Japan for decades while building the fashion house Babaghuri, known for its use of natural material and dyes and artsy meets earthy aesthetic. This ivy-covered shop, down an unremarkable side street, is the brand’s Tokyo flagship, stocking the full range of singular clothing, accessories and homewares.

Department stores Isetan and Matsuya also carry Babaghuri, but not the whole collection.


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