Nude N Rude – Tokyo’s “Bright Despair” Lifestyle Boutique & Fashion Brand

Nude N Rude – Tokyo’s “Bright Despair” Lifestyle Boutique & Fashion Brand

Posted on June 18, 2012 in

Nude N Rude is known for its alternative Tokyo boutique and edgy Japanese fashion brand. But the Nude N Rude founders' vision goes even further - encompassing music, art, and a way of life. Nude N Rude supports an underground

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NICOPANDA Popup Shop in Tokyo + Hirari Ikeda Styled by Nicola Formichetti

NICOPANDA Popup Shop in Tokyo + Hirari Ikeda Styled by Nicola Formichetti

Posted on June 5, 2012 in

Nicola Formichetti is possibly the most influential fashion stylist in the world today. His work is wide ranging - from jaw-dropping theatrical styling for Lady Gaga to high-end Mugler collections to affordable everyday clothes for Uniqlo. He's also worked with

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Party Baby: The Story of Kumamiki’s Harajuku Fashion Brand

Party Baby: The Story of Kumamiki’s Harajuku Fashion Brand

Posted on May 27, 2012 in

Tokyo street fashion is famous around the world because of the tribes of young creative people who congregate in Harajuku. Beyond their status as international style icons, these fashionable "Harajuku kids" are also the future of the Japanese fashion industry.

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Harajuku Fashion Walk Presents “Pop N Cute” with Broken Doll

Harajuku Fashion Walk Presents “Pop N Cute” with Broken Doll

Posted on May 23, 2012 in

Harajuku Fashion Walk - Tokyo's most kawaii street fashion parade - takes place every other month, with the next one planned for this coming weekend. When the Fashion Walk kids aren't out walking the streets of Harajuku together in colorful

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Japanese Street Fashion, Music & Fun at Heavy Pop #3 – Pictures & Video

Japanese Street Fashion, Music & Fun at Heavy Pop #3 – Pictures & Video

Posted on May 14, 2012 in

"Heavy Pop" is the name of a series of parties produced by Japanese photographer Ray Ochiai. Heavy Pop's main draw is that personalities from the Tokyo street fashion scene are invited to DJ. If you've ever wondered what the fashionable

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Lady Gaga Fan Fashion in Japan – 150+ Amazing Pictures!

Lady Gaga Fan Fashion in Japan – 150+ Amazing Pictures!

Posted on May 11, 2012 in

It would be hard to imagine a modern celebrity who has done more to promote Japanese fashion around the world than Lady Gaga. With help from her stylist Nicola Formichetti (himself half-Japanese), Gaga's bleeding-edge wardrobe choices have launched one Japanese

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Acid Wash Jackets & Denim Shirts – Tokyo Spring Street Fashion Trends

Acid Wash Jackets & Denim Shirts – Tokyo Spring Street Fashion Trends

Posted on April 20, 2012 in

Spring has arrived in Tokyo! The city's beautiful cherry blossoms have come (and then gone), the weather has started warming, and - most importantly - Spring 2012 fashion trends are booming! There are numerous minor trends rising and falling at

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Million $ Orchestra “Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show” Harajuku Exhibition with Alice Black

Million $ Orchestra “Pastel Horror Yum Yum Show” Harajuku Exhibition with Alice Black

Posted on April 18, 2012 in

Takeru has gained worldwide fame as the singer for the popular Japanese rock band SuG. However, his creative ambition goes beyond singing and songwriting. He is also the driving force behind the Japanese fashion brand Million $ Orchestra (pronounced "Million

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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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Hyper Core Harajuku – Punk-inspired Japanese Fashion & Art

Hyper Core Harajuku – Punk-inspired Japanese Fashion & Art

Posted on April 4, 2012 in

There are many cool indie shops and fashion brands that exist only in Harajuku. These are the stores that give Harajuku its personality by catering mostly to the adventurous Japanese kids you see in FRUiTS Magazine, here on TokyoFashion, and

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