Japanese Street Style #1

[fashionbutterfly]

i waaaaaant it

i wanna dress up like that but when i actually try i get lost....


why dont we share views of ways to dress the japanese?
waiting for ur replies or msgs...thank u

 

[mikas-sushi]

haha I tried that whole Japanese street style (like the more extreme clothing) when I was in 6th grade so you can imagine how weird I looked like around my peers. Well, I can say that if you don't really feel like wearing it don't because you won't be able to carry it out.

I think Japanese Street Style is just so colorful and unique! It's kinda cute! I'm glad there's some Japanese brands getting popular here in U.S. (Bape)

Blackjelly.com

 

[ApertureRomance]

I can't that help but feel that JST and BAPE have just become another bandwagon.

 

[djflame]

I'm glad there's some Japanese brands getting popular here in U.S. (Bape)

Please. Bape is lame. Nigo is a great street designer and all, but a large majority of his market are douche-bagging trend victims.

 

[SophieKawaii]

I think first try to mix a lil jp style with your own style (depending on which of their fashion you follow) and experiment step by step. You will see the key is in the small details.
Be sure about what you want to see in the mirror and what you have (your basic look you can work with). Some people forget what they've got and try "playing another role" but it doesn't work..
I hope i could help at least a lil bit!

 

[VintageDolly]

I think first try to mix a lil jp style with your own style (depending on which of their fashion you follow) and experiment step by step. You will see the key is in the small details.
Be sure about what you want to see in the mirror and what you have (your basic look you can work with). Some people forget what they've got and try "playing another role" but it doesn't work..
I hope i could help at least a lil bit!

i totally agree witht his. dun just follow. or else everyone will look the same

 

[TheSoCalledPrep]

I don't know if its fair to say that they are all especially stylish just because they are experimental with colour and show different patterns to those which Europeans and Americans do. Who is to say they are all not just following exactly what they see around them, even if that is something which we interpret as quirky simply because our tastes are usually more reserved and 'co-ordinated'? The longer they continue to dress that way and with the expanding of their drones, shopping for 'individuality' for them will become even easier until they, and their seeming creativity, are as prepackaged as other nationalities. If all our shops suddenly transformed into replicas of theirs we too would all begin to experiment in that way, especially if that particular 'look' is all that you see around you. As for saying it is one of the most fashionable cities in the world, (Tokyo), how could you really know unless you are familiar with both commercial and underground trading in every little city and then basing your decisions on both what the people wear and what they manufacture and market? Yes they do seem fashion conscious, but their country is also equipped with the economy to have every young person disposing vast amounts on attire. Imo, if they were as stylish as they are perceived, at least a hefty proportion of them would have been influenced by simplicity and western trends instead of just following the animated styles already established.

cheers.

 

[Luxury's Lap]

New pics from style-arena.jp!!

These four are all from Shibuya.......

 

[Luxury's Lap]

These four are from Harajuku..........

 

[mikas-sushi]

Please. Bape is lame. Nigo is a great street designer and all, but a large majority of his market are douche-bagging trend victims.

Well yeah, I mean I'm glad Japanese brands are getting here in U.S. but I really hate it when people wear clothing just because everyone else is and not because they really appreciate it.

 

[Luxury's Lap]

These four are from Ginza..........

 

[Luxury's Lap]

These four are from Omotesando.........

 

[Luxury's Lap]

These four are from Daikanyama........

 

[goosemaster]

with all due respect I disagree with the above quote. I jumped into the mddle of this whole thing... and there are many points being thrown about so I'll just say...
I believe japan to, in general, to have a more compact, precise, and extreme expression of internal personal and group mentality.
Also the time of early chidhood to young adult, is I think is used differntly then perhaps other cultures. Also, what are exceptable forms to express taboos, sexuality, statues, are differnt then Other cultures. This does not mean better, worse, right or wrong, just differnt.

The opinion that tokyo is the 'most fashionable place in the world' is an opinion. You cant say thats right or wrong. I agree that it's NOT the most fashionable. But as a westerner in Japan, I felt the same way. Actualy I thought it was *the best dressed* Cuz everyone from the train operators to private school uniformed children, to the monks, to the elderly all had a well constructed, formal ''cute" uniform. ("Cute"??? yup. Even the Yakuza look pretty cute compared to USA's thug gangsta wear.)
The whole quote was really complicated.... I mean... ok?
I think they base most of what they wear, from what is coming out of europe and America, and as they do with everything, they turn it upside down. Make it smaller, more cute, and wear it in a way not exactly the way it was 'meant' to be worn.
The skill of matching others and 'fitting into a group' is also something I think we perceive as something unique in japans style. Every culture in the world deals with this. I think in Japan, It is more extreme version and leads to really cute, cool, interesting, more extreme trends. That tend to change quickly. Also being a culture based on being the same (which is very differnt then USA). The personal need to feel differnt is amplified perhaps....
I hope I'm not just talking to myself here.

but what do I know....
Interesting ideas... hope that wasnt too boring or snoby sounding.

 

[SophieKawaii]

goosemaster: thanks for this opinion, i can't disagree with you.

 

[maraschin0]

I love Japanese street style! A few days ago, I bought a Japanese magazine "CUTIE". Have any of you heard of it? It was my first time buying this magazine, and they had pages and pages of Japanese girl's street style in it! I'll scan some later...It's sooo cute...They had a whole spread on Vivienne Westwood style too =)

 

[mikas-sushi]

with all due respect I disagree with the above quote. I jumped into the mddle of this whole thing... and there are many points being thrown about so I'll just say...


but what do I know....
Interesting ideas... hope that wasnt too boring or snoby sounding.

Wow, that sounded so formal...but it's true (in my opinion, at least).

They take something that looks good..and make it look better!

 

[goosemaster]

yeah sorry... I was just trying not to sound mean.... or something.

Cutie is fun. love to see the scans....

 

[maraschin0]

Ok, so my scanner is acting up again =(

I just took a few digicam shots of some outfits....Hope you guys enjoy... =)

And here's the Vivienne Westwood photos

Creds go to my digicam and my Cutie magazine

 

[vintage_princess]

Thanks for posting those scans!