Tag: Harajuku

HIBI, Orleans, Chimerical & HEIHEI – MGK Fashion Exhibition in Harajuku

HIBI, Orleans, Chimerical & HEIHEI – MGK Fashion Exhibition in Harajuku

Posted on September 22, 2013 in

In spring of this year, we covered the debut exhibition of indie Japanese fashion coalition MGK. Autumn is quickly approaching in Tokyo, and MGK is back with their second Harajuku fashion exhibition. This time around, founding MGK brands Hibi, Orleans,

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Moco w/ Kawaii Fairy Kei Fashion at Yoyogi Flea Market, Harajuku

Moco w/ Kawaii Fairy Kei Fashion at Yoyogi Flea Market, Harajuku

Posted on June 10, 2013 in

This weekend at the Yoyogi Flea Market in Harajuku, we ran into several cool Japanese fashion designers. We already posted Alisa Ueno, now it's time for someone with a very different style - Moco! Moco is the designer behind the

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SOL & BeBe SOL Harajuku – Kawaii Handmade Goods, Vintage & Remake Fashion Boutique

SOL & BeBe SOL Harajuku – Kawaii Handmade Goods, Vintage & Remake Fashion Boutique

Posted on April 25, 2013 in

SOL & BeBe SOL is one of those quirky hidden boutiques which have made the backstreets of Harajuku famous. Its location on a side street (just off of the famous Cat Street) and relatively chill exterior (racks of vintage clothing

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“Kawaii Hanami” with the Harajuku Fashion Walk Kids – Video & Pictures

“Kawaii Hanami” with the Harajuku Fashion Walk Kids – Video & Pictures

Posted on April 3, 2013 in

Springtime in Japan means one thing above all else - hanami! Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom, and every park in Japan fills with joyous people celebrating the season's sakura. Besides being the kawaii capitol of the world, Harajuku is lucky to

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Harajuku’s 6%DOKIDOKI Release Bilingual Mook Celebrating 18 Years of “Sensational Kawaii”

Harajuku’s 6%DOKIDOKI Release Bilingual Mook Celebrating 18 Years of “Sensational Kawaii”

Posted on March 27, 2013 in

The iconic Harajuku brand 6%DOKIDOKI has been creating "Sensational Kawaii" fashion and culture for eighteen years. Fiercely proud of the fact that his artistic inspiration comes "from the street", 6%DOKIDOKI director Sebastian Masuda has become a household name in Japan

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HIBI, ORLEANS, and CHIMERICAL – Three New Japanese Fashion Brands Debut in Harajuku

HIBI, ORLEANS, and CHIMERICAL – Three New Japanese Fashion Brands Debut in Harajuku

Posted on March 21, 2013 in

Tokyo is famous worldwide for its creative street fashion. DIY, resale, and major brands have a strong presence in the fashion scene here, but some of the most awe-inspiring pieces we see on the street come from young Japanese designers

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Harajuku Fashion Party “Heavy Pop #7” in Tokyo – Pictures & Video

Harajuku Fashion Party “Heavy Pop #7” in Tokyo – Pictures & Video

Posted on February 19, 2013 in

The 7th edition of Ray Ochiai's Harajuku street culture party "Heavy Pop" was held in Tokyo last week. The party featured musicians, artists, and performers including Raveman, Broken Doll, Bazookistan, Junnyan, Bloodolly, M&T from OVER ZERO, Die Schwarze Frau, rxsxhxc

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Snow in Harajuku & Shibuya on Coming of Age Day 2013 – Pictures & Video

Snow in Harajuku & Shibuya on Coming of Age Day 2013 – Pictures & Video

Posted on January 15, 2013 in

The second Monday of each new year is Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Japan. This holiday is a celebration of Japanese young people who are making the transition from childhood/adolescence into adulthood. Young men and women who

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Harajuku Fukubukuro Pictures 2013 – LaForet, Takeshita Dori, Cat Street & More

Harajuku Fukubukuro Pictures 2013 – LaForet, Takeshita Dori, Cat Street & More

Posted on January 5, 2013 in

New Year's Day is Fukubukuro sales time in Tokyo. That means shopping districts around the city are packed with people hoping for a chance to score a lucky bag from their favorite brand or store. From the glitz of Ginza

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10 Things That Mattered in Harajuku Street Fashion in 2012

10 Things That Mattered in Harajuku Street Fashion in 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 in

Harajuku style trends move quickly. Faces change, shops and brands come and go. It's difficult to stop time and declare what matters the most. Even so, as the New Year kicks off we thought we'd take a quick look back

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