Brands: handmade

Vintage Swim Cap, Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Wing Shoes & Handmade in Harajuku

Vintage Swim Cap, Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Wing Shoes & Handmade in Harajuku

Posted on June 7, 2011 in

This striking 22-year-old Japanese girl is named Mimeko. We ran into Mimeko in Harajuku, where she works at the vintage and resale boutique G2?. She also runs her own handmade accessories brand called MEtA. As you might guess by her

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Leopard Print & Dr. Martens Mary Janes in Harajuku

Leopard Print & Dr. Martens Mary Janes in Harajuku

Posted on May 26, 2011 in

Meet Yuuka, a 20-year-old Japanese college student wearing an outfit put together almost entirely from resale items - most which feature animal or floral prints. Yuuka's light zip-up jacket features a floral watercolor print, her shorts and leggings are both

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Comme des Garcons vs. Sailor Moon & Southpaw

Comme des Garcons vs. Sailor Moon & Southpaw

Posted on May 15, 2011 in

This is another interesting couple that we met in Harajuku. The cute blonde girl on the right told us her name is Miichan@Nyaas. She's a 19-year-old Vantan employee. Her pink sweater and layered ruffled skirt are handmade remakes. Her shoes

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Sailor Top & Denim Coat from Kinji & The Virgin Mary

Sailor Top & Denim Coat from Kinji & The Virgin Mary

Posted on May 4, 2011 in

This cute Japanese girl is Sato, an 18-year-old student. She's carrying a fabric tote bag that she made herself. Her striped sailor-style top and long denim coat are from Kinji and The Virgin Mary. Her red platform sandals, worn with

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Takuya Angel Kimono-Inspired Street Fashion in Harajuku

Takuya Angel Kimono-Inspired Street Fashion in Harajuku

Posted on April 27, 2011 in

It's not uncommon to see amazing fashion in Harajuku, but when these two walked along the street just about every head turned in their direction. Their outfits - both of which feature original pieces by underground/cybergoth Japanese designer Takuya Angel

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Milk, 6%DokiDoki, Shirley Temple & Doll Head

Milk, 6%DokiDoki, Shirley Temple & Doll Head

Posted on April 21, 2011 in

This is Yuma, who we've photographed in the past in Harajuku. Yuma is a 16-year-old high school student with a distinctive hairstyle and bright blue contacts. Her tops, from 6%DokiDoki and Milk, include a vintage brown jacket over a pink

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Galaxxxy Sweater x Matching Hoodie & Leggings

Galaxxxy Sweater x Matching Hoodie & Leggings

Posted on April 6, 2011 in

This blonde-haired girl with round Mykita sunglasses is Matsuri, a 22-year-old who describes herself as a furita. Her outfit features resale items, include a blue and yellow hoodie, matching leggings and a striped fleece coat. Her long black sweater is

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Earmuffs, Hair Bows, White Tights & Cute Shoes

Earmuffs, Hair Bows, White Tights & Cute Shoes

Posted on March 11, 2011 in

We photographed these cute Japanese girls in Harajuku. All three are wearing white tights and stylish footwear. The girl in the middle, with blonde hair and a red hair bow, is 16-year-old Pekorinu. She’s wearing a white crochet shawl from

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Sarueru & Furry Hat with Mouth

Sarueru & Furry Hat with Mouth

Posted on March 2, 2011 in

This colorful girl is Gerugbo, a 14-year-old student. Gerugbo's wearing a graphic print top from Thank-You Mart with handmade sarueru (drop crotch pants). Her high-top shoes also make a colorful statement with pink laces. Gerugbo’s accessories include one skeleton glove

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Harajuku Girls w/ Animal Ears, Bows & Lots of Pink

Harajuku Girls w/ Animal Ears, Bows & Lots of Pink

Posted on March 1, 2011 in

Here are three fun Japanese high school friends dressed in lots of pink - and, in the case of two of them, rabbit ears. Not surprisingly, we met and photographed this group on the street in...Harajuku! On the left -

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