In 1998, Tokyo-based streetwear brands like AFFA, Goodenough, Undercover, and BAPE released products in extremely limited quantities, giving rise to what became known as "premium-tier brands" (Premier-kei). The February 1998 issue of Boon magazine featured a special column reviewing the masterpieces of these now-iconic labels, capturing the feverish excitement of the time.“With overwhelming dema..