Tag: handmade

Dorothy Vacance – Japanese Remake Fashion Brand, Boutique, Gallery & Atelier

Dorothy Vacance – Japanese Remake Fashion Brand, Boutique, Gallery & Atelier

Posted on June 11, 2011 in

Inspired by Judy Garland's character Dorothy in iconic film "The Wizard of Oz", Dorothy Vacance has grown from a college student's idea into a fashion and art boutique like nothing else. While at Sugino Fukushoku Daigaku (Sugino Fashion College), Ayano

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Macaronic Moment – Takashi Aoki’s Edgy Harajuku Brand Makes Tokyo Fashion Week Debut

Macaronic Moment – Takashi Aoki’s Edgy Harajuku Brand Makes Tokyo Fashion Week Debut

Posted on May 5, 2011 in

Japanese designer and stylist Takashi Aoki has been a notable character in Harajuku's fashion scene since he was in his early twenties. After graduating from Vantan Fashion Institute, then spending some time in Europe, Aoki returned to Japan in 2005

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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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Bubbles: Vintage Fashion Boutique in Harajuku

Bubbles: Vintage Fashion Boutique in Harajuku

Posted on March 2, 2011 in

Last weekend, Tokyo's newest vintage fashion boutique opened in the heart of Harajuku. Located on the second floor of a building on the same street as many of Japan's most famous streetwear and sneaker shops, Bubbles Harajuku offers a very

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Cute Omocha Party Girls in Harajuku

Cute Omocha Party Girls in Harajuku

Posted on November 15, 2010 in

We spotted these two smiley Japanese girls walking on Omotesando Dori in Harajuku a couple of weeks ago. One of the girls has caught our attention a couple of times in the past, each time wearing a variation of the

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Spinns Harajuku – A Preview of Harajuku’s New “Forward Thinking” Fashion Boutique

Spinns Harajuku – A Preview of Harajuku’s New “Forward Thinking” Fashion Boutique

Posted on November 2, 2010 in

On November 20, 2010, the Japanese fashion company Spinns will open their new flagship shop in Harajuku. Spinns Harajuku will be located on Meiji Dori - right next door to Forever 21 and very near to H&M, LaForet Harajuku, and

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Handmade Coat from Denim Shirts & Lemon Tea

Handmade Coat from Denim Shirts & Lemon Tea

Posted on July 26, 2010 in

This cool Japanese guy is a 19-year-old college student named Shun. His unique denim coat is handmade from the pieces of several shirts. He’s also wearing NPC animal-print shorts and a t-shirt from Lemon Tea. He’s wearing a pack from

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Japanese Girl in Lace, Leggings & Brown Leather

Japanese Girl in Lace, Leggings & Brown Leather

Posted on April 13, 2010 in

This pretty Japanese girl is a 20-year-old college student who was photographed in Harajuku. Her outfit is a combination of vintage and handmade items. Her cropped brown shearling leather jacket has a retro feel and features white trim. Its worn

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Girl in Tiered Skirt & Ballet Flats in Harajuku

Girl in Tiered Skirt & Ballet Flats in Harajuku

Posted on March 26, 2010 in

This cute 26-year-old Japanese girl was photographed on the street in Harajuku. She is wearing a jacket with circle patterns on it that she got from a BayCrews family sale (BayCrews is a group of fashion brands in Japan that

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Blue-Haired Japanese Girl in Nike x Cassette Playa Jacket & Martin Margiela Tabi Boots in Harajuku

Blue-Haired Japanese Girl in Nike x Cassette Playa Jacket & Martin Margiela Tabi Boots in Harajuku

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These two cute and stylish Japanese girls were photographed near LaForet in Harajuku. The girl with the blue hair is wearing a Nike x Cassette Playa varsity jacket, a fuzzy hoodie, a black top, an Opening Ceremony skirt, stockings, and

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