Month: April 2011

Silk Robe, Leather Jacket & Studded Vest

Silk Robe, Leather Jacket & Studded Vest

Posted on April 18, 2011 in

Naomichi is a 19-year-old college student. He's wearing several layers of clothing, some from Wagado and resale shops, that includes two bulky knit cowls around his neck, a white studded vest, a tight leather jacket, a red silk embroidered robe

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Maxi Dress & Embellished Jacket in Harajuku

Maxi Dress & Embellished Jacket in Harajuku

Posted on April 17, 2011 in

This stylish girl is Moriyama, a 16-year-old student. Her outfit includes a Kinsella undershirt and a black maxi dress from Ksubi. She's also wearing a black jacket embellished with studs and medallions. Her black and purple bag, which features an

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Back-to-School Bags for Colorful Tokyo Teens

Back-to-School Bags for Colorful Tokyo Teens

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Grab your ruler and pencil sharpener! April marks the beginning of the new school year in Japan. Now, fun-loving gyaru (gals) and gyaruo (male gals) alike must search for items to offset the boredom of mandatory high school uniforms. Luckily,

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Dulcamara, Nozomi Ishiguro & Nike

Dulcamara, Nozomi Ishiguro & Nike

Posted on April 16, 2011 in

This guy with long dreadlocks is Reo, a 20-year-old college student. Reo is wearing a stylish hooded black tweed coat from Dulcamara over drawstring-bottom pants from Nozomi Ishiguro. His red, blue and silver sneakers are from Nike. Reo's accessories from

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Victorian Maiden, Shirley Temple & 6%DokiDoki

Victorian Maiden, Shirley Temple & 6%DokiDoki

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This is Yuma, a 16-year-old student we’ve photographed previously in Harajuku. She’s wearing a rose-colored double-breasted jacket from Victorian Maiden over a short striped dress that’s printed with the Shirley Temple logo. Her accessories, which include plastic jewelry and a

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6%DOKIDOKI Yuka in Pink Stockings & Cute Bows

6%DOKIDOKI Yuka in Pink Stockings & Cute Bows

Posted on April 15, 2011 in

Many of you already know who this is: it's Yuka, the well-known shop girl from Harajuku fashion brand 6%DOKIDOKI. Yuka is wearing - as you can see - a pink outfit created from various 6%DOKIDOKI pieces. High points of the

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Furry Scarf vs. Animal Hood & Paw Shoes

Furry Scarf vs. Animal Hood & Paw Shoes

Posted on April 14, 2011 in

We met this friendly stylish couple in Harajuku. The auburn-haired guy on the left is Yaya, who’s 17 and works in the apparel industry. He’s wearing a short Backlash leather jacket, black t-shirt and baggie jeans, all from resale stores.

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Christian Dada 2011-2012 Autumn/Winter Collection

Christian Dada 2011-2012 Autumn/Winter Collection

Posted on April 13, 2011 in

After the tragic events of the last month, it was a sign of great hope that sports, street demonstrations, hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties and fashion shows took place over the last few days in Tokyo - a city desperate

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6%DOKIDOKI x MIGHTY HARAJUKU Project 2011 World Tour

6%DOKIDOKI x MIGHTY HARAJUKU Project 2011 World Tour

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Harajuku fashion brand 6%DOKIDOKI has never been shy about bringing its vision of extreme cuteness to the world outside of Japan. Last year, we covered the "Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2010" world tour as the brand painted London, Paris, and San

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Accessory Creator in Fur Hat & Tutu

Accessory Creator in Fur Hat & Tutu

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This cute Japanese girl with long blonde hair is Mimeko, a 22-year-old shop staffer who creates accessories. Her outfit features a white fur hat, white tutu skirt, grey tights printed with black hearts, a purple velveteen jacket and a fur

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