The HIDDEN History of the Hanten

The Japanese workwear garment that won't go away.

The Japanese influence on streetwear is as prominent as it is on traditional American sportswear. One book worth reading about that ongoing cultural exchange is W. David Marx’s Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style. Marx, a scholarly type who writes about the history of brands like Uniqlo and BEAMS and documents the early days of Japanese streetwear i…