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Michiko London 30th Anniversary – Video & Harajuku Popup Shop

Michiko London 30th Anniversary – Video & Harajuku Popup Shop

Posted on February 29, 2016 in

Michiko Koshino is a legend in the Japanese fashion world. She grew up in a family which made kimono for generations. In the 1934, her mother Ayako broke with tradition and opened her own dressmaking shop. Michiko and her two

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HEIHEI – Behind The Scenes w/ Japanese Fashion Designer Shohei Kato

HEIHEI – Behind The Scenes w/ Japanese Fashion Designer Shohei Kato

Posted on December 20, 2014 in

Japanese fashion designer Shohei Kato first caught our eye several years ago while a student at Tokyo's famous Bunka Fashion College. When not studying fashion at school, Kato spent much of his time exploring the streets of nearby Harajuku. Kato

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Fangophilia – Interview & Behind the Scenes Video

Fangophilia – Interview & Behind the Scenes Video

Posted on October 23, 2013 in

To say that Japanese accessory brand Fangophilia makes "custom" or "one of a kind" body jewelry is an understatement. In the words of the brand's founder Taro Hanabusa, "Fangophilia creates body extension accessories through careful molding to the individual parts

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Tokyo Dolores – Exploring The Spirituality of Japanese Girls Through Dance & Performance Art

Tokyo Dolores – Exploring The Spirituality of Japanese Girls Through Dance & Performance Art

Posted on July 10, 2013 in

Imagine a world where acrobatics are inspired by anime; where ancient fairy tales meet modern Harajuku girls; where gothic and lolita fashion meets pole dancing; and where kawaii costumes take on deep spiritual meaning. If this is a world that

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The Art of Being Choco Moo – Interview & Live Painting in Tokyo

The Art of Being Choco Moo – Interview & Live Painting in Tokyo

Posted on May 10, 2013 in

Choco Moo is everywhere. From her high profile collaborations with Japanese fashion brands and musicians (including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) to praise from top K-Pop groups to magazine appearances and recent gallery shows in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and New York, Choco

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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 Walk – A Short Documentary Movie Featuring Interviews & Kawaii Street Styles

Harajuku Fashion Walk – A Short Documentary Movie Featuring Interviews & Kawaii Street Styles

Posted on April 10, 2012 in

Harajuku Fashion Walk is a fun and colorful Japanese street fashion event which we've been covering since the very first one. Originally conceived as a one-time super kawaii street party by Sebastian Masuda (the founder of 6%DOKIDOKI & Kyary Pamyu

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Shojono Tomo – Japanese Fashion Designer & Artist Interview

Shojono Tomo – Japanese Fashion Designer & Artist Interview

Posted on March 7, 2012 in

Shojono Tomo is a Japanese artist and fashion designer who came to international attention last year when hip hop superstar Nicki Minaj showed up at several big events wearing her colorful kawaii creations. Early in 2012, Minaj even name checked

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Hyna Speaks! Interview With The Up-and-Coming Japanese Singer Behind “Taratika”

Hyna Speaks! Interview With The Up-and-Coming Japanese Singer Behind “Taratika”

Posted on August 10, 2011 in

Creative people - such as musicians, actors, and artists - influence Japanese popular culture and have the potential to shape fashion trends. For that reason, we occasionally report on up-and-coming artists who catch the public's attention. The attention of many

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Tokyo Chic: Foreign Models in Japan Tell (Almost) All

Tokyo Chic: Foreign Models in Japan Tell (Almost) All

Posted on October 8, 2009 in

One of TokyoFashion.com's favorite blogs right now is HORA Confessions. It's written by two non-Japanese models living and working in Tokyo. The blog gives you an insider's view of a foreign model's life in Tokyo. The updates alternate between being

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