Japanese Fashion Brand HEIHEI – “Dalmatians” A/W 2014 Exhibition

Japanese Fashion Brand HEIHEI – “Dalmatians” A/W 2014 Exhibition

Posted on September 10, 2014 in

The independent Japanese street fashion brand HEIHEI will debut their 2014 A/W collection "Dalmatians" in Shibuya from September 19-21st. The new HEIHEI collection takes inspiration from cute dalmatians that enchanted the designer's childhood, mixed with plaids, denim, and other elements

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Funktique Harajuku – 1980s and 1990s Vintage Street Fashion Boutique

Funktique Harajuku – 1980s and 1990s Vintage Street Fashion Boutique

Posted on August 30, 2014 in

Tokyo's famous street fashion scene has long been powered by an ever-changing group of independent Japanese and international designers. Another force - one which has been increasing exponentially in the last decade - is Tokyo's diverse lineup of specialty vintage

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Japanese Yukata Pictures in Harajuku at Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival

Japanese Yukata Pictures in Harajuku at Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival

Posted on August 20, 2014 in

Summers in Japan are a time to get together with friends and enjoy fireworks festivals. For fans of traditional Japanese fashion, these festivals are a chance to see people wearing beautiful yukata (casual summer kimono). [We recently posted a video

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Japanese Fashion Brand M.Y.O.B Opening Boutique at LaForet Harajuku

Japanese Fashion Brand M.Y.O.B Opening Boutique at LaForet Harajuku

Posted on August 19, 2014 in

M.Y.O.B is an independent Japanese fashion brand best known for its transparent ear cuffs and die cut accessories. We see M.Y.O.B items being worn on the streets of Harajuku often, and the brand has been championed by popular artists and

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Japanese Brand Vive Vagina’s “Blue Willow” Debut Collection

Japanese Brand Vive Vagina’s “Blue Willow” Debut Collection

Posted on May 15, 2014 in

Japanese fashion brand Vive Vagina is best known for their trademark vagina-print tights, which are popular with many young women in Tokyo's street fashion scene. The brand was launched in 2011 by well-known Japanese model si oux. The first collection

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Shojono Tomo Art & Fashion Show at Edo-Tokyo Museum

Shojono Tomo Art & Fashion Show at Edo-Tokyo Museum

Posted on May 14, 2014 in

Shojono Tomo is a Japanese artist who is perhaps best know for creating colorful kawaii fashion worn by Japanese celebrities like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and international stars including Nicki Minaj. We see people sporting her manga-illustrated tote bags and tights

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“Elleanor’s Tokyo” – New English-Language Harajuku Video Blog

“Elleanor’s Tokyo” – New English-Language Harajuku Video Blog

Posted on February 20, 2014 in

Elleanor is a 19-year-old Japanese girl who spends much of her life in Harajuku. In addition to working at two popular Harajuku clothing shops, she is regularly street snapped by Japanese fashion magazines and street style websites. When we first

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Punk Cake – 1980s & 1990s Vintage Fashion Boutique in Harajuku

Punk Cake – 1980s & 1990s Vintage Fashion Boutique in Harajuku

Posted on February 18, 2014 in

Styles of the 1980s and 1990s are extremely popular in today's Japanese street fashion scene. While smaller Tokyo neighborhoods like Koenji, Nakameguro, and Shimokitazawa lay claim to countless resale and vintage shops, Japan's most influential vintage boutiques are located in

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Sebastian Masuda’s “Colorful Rebellion” Art Exhibition to Debut in New York

Sebastian Masuda’s “Colorful Rebellion” Art Exhibition to Debut in New York

Posted on January 30, 2014 in

Sebastian Masuda is one of Japan's top evangelists of kawaii culture. In addition to launching 6%DOKIDOKI - his iconic "Sensational Kawaii" shop and brand - in Harajuku almost 20 years ago, Sebastian has hosted countless kawaii-centric events and talk shows

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Hirari Ikeda Wearing Anthen x Fangophilia & Dog Harajuku x Anthen

Hirari Ikeda Wearing Anthen x Fangophilia & Dog Harajuku x Anthen

Posted on January 22, 2014 in

Hirari Ikeda is one of Tokyo's top street fashion icons. She is creative, unpredictable, and original in a way that sets her apart from everyone else in the Japanese street fashion scene. Even though she's been super busy lately (music

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