Month: January 2013

Candy Stripper Pair Look w/ Ombre Hair, Bone Cat Sweaters & Creepers

Candy Stripper Pair Look w/ Ombre Hair, Bone Cat Sweaters & Creepers

Posted on January 16, 2013 in

When we spotted these two girls in Harajuku, we were immediately struck by their "pair look" (the Japanese term for when friends go out in matching outfits). Luckly for us, they were nice enough to stop and let us take

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Layered Fashion w/ Round Glasses, Clogs & Cute Rings in Harajuku

Layered Fashion w/ Round Glasses, Clogs & Cute Rings in Harajuku

Posted on January 15, 2013 in

Here are two friendly girls who we spotted in Harajuku. Their multi-layered white & beige fashion reminded us of the days when "mori girl" fashion could be seen all around the streets of Harajuku. The girls are each wearing tops

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Kyouka in Harajuku w/ Algonquins Fashion, Gothic Makeup & h.NAOTO

Kyouka in Harajuku w/ Algonquins Fashion, Gothic Makeup & h.NAOTO

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We often meet Kyouka in Harajuku, and his looks are always gothic and interesting. Kyouka works at a ramen shop and he's 30 years old. This time, Kyouka is wearing a pair of pants from Algonquins with a matching coat

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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

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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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Uniqlo Jacket w/ Lego Heart Pin & Lad Musician Oxfords in Harajuku

Uniqlo Jacket w/ Lego Heart Pin & Lad Musician Oxfords in Harajuku

Posted on January 14, 2013 in

Ryo is 20 and he goes to college. When we met, he was wearing a chunky polka dot neck piece and a lego heart-shaped pin that quickly stole our eye. Here is the breakdown of his outfit: His white, knee

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Shironuri Artist Minori in Harajuku w/ Antique Dress & Flower Petals

Shironuri Artist Minori in Harajuku w/ Antique Dress & Flower Petals

Posted on January 13, 2013 in

This is Japanese shironuri artist Minori. Many of you will likely recognize her from her video with Kyary or from our recent photoshoot and interview. Minori is wearing all antique/vintage fashion, much of which she has customized herself. Some of

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Velvet Blazer, Infinity Scarf, Dog Harajuku Boots & Paul Smith

Velvet Blazer, Infinity Scarf, Dog Harajuku Boots & Paul Smith

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20-year-old Yuhei is a student. We met him on the streets of Harajuku, wearing white and blue, and an oversized scarf. Yuhei's shirt is from H&M, worn here with white pants and and a blue velvet blazer. His brown heeled

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Harajuku Girls w/ Bob & Braids, Rocking Horse Shoes & Pastel Bag

Harajuku Girls w/ Bob & Braids, Rocking Horse Shoes & Pastel Bag

Posted on January 12, 2013 in

Here are two friendly girls - Ai and Akane - who we ran into on Meiji Dori in Harajuku, quite near to the famous LaForet department store. We have snapped the girls previously, as seen here. The girls' outfits include

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Vistlip Fan in Harajuku w/ Super Lovers & Shimamura Leopard Platforms

Vistlip Fan in Harajuku w/ Super Lovers & Shimamura Leopard Platforms

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Suzutlip is 14 and she's a student. We liked her accessories and clashing patterns, and thought we should snap a few pics of her look on the street in Harajuku. She is wearing a Momo t-shirt with a Super Lovers

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Ririan in Harajuku w/ Pink Braids, Himitsu Kessya & Hello Kitty

Ririan in Harajuku w/ Pink Braids, Himitsu Kessya & Hello Kitty

Posted on January 11, 2013 in

Do you know Ririan? We've snapped her before in 2012 and 2011! She's well known around Harajuku as part of the staff at the hip Tokyo resale shop Kinji, as well as managing her own brand Himitsu Kessya. Underneath her

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