Tag: kawaii

On Sunday January 22, 2012, the 8th Harajuku Fashion Walk will be held in Tokyo. Last week, a group of HFW participants got together in Harajuku to hang out and visit some of the shops that have been kind enough

Here is a super-cute Harajuku personality who many of you will recognize instantly - it's Kumamiki! Besides having her own brand (Party Baby) and modeling for Spinns Harajuku, Kuma is also one of the organizers of the Harajuku Fashion Walk.

The opening party of the Rune Boutique exhibition in Los Angeles earlier this month drew thousands of Japanese fashion and art fans. The event featured original artwork by the "Father of Kawaii" Rune Naito, a live performance by the current

"Kawaii" is a word well-known to fans of Japanese fashion. The dictionary definition of "kawaii" roughly translates as "cute". But "kawaii" is much more than just a word! Today, the concept of Japanese Kawaii is not only an important part

Here are two smiley Japanese sweet lolitas who we met on the street in Harajuku. Both girls were very friendly - so friendly, in fact, that they were nice enough to stop and pose for pictures every time someone asked

The countdown to kawaii has begun! On December 9th, Rune Boutique will make its world debut at the Royal/T Cafe in Los Angeles. The event's organizers came together in Tokyo this week to officially introduce the Rune Boutique concept to

In late November, the 7th Harajuku Fashion Walk took place in Tokyo. The fall edition of the event brought out lots of fun and colorfully dressed Japanese girls and guys, as well as a few international participants. A number of

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (The Princess of Harajuku) and 6%DOKIDOKI (one of Harajuku's most iconic fashion brands) are joining forces with Rune Naito (the father of "kawaii") to host a huge party in Los Angeles on December 9, 2011. (The official

Sayuri Tabuchi, aka Tavuchi, is a well-known fashion figure in Tokyo. For years she's been running Spank!, a hugely influential store and brand based in Tokyo's Koenji neighborhood. Spank! and its Shibuya sister store Spank me! are perfect for those

Blogs and magazines have been buzzing for months about the first ever exclusive fashion collaboration between Japan's Sanrio and the international powerhouse Forever 21. The "Forever 21 For Hello Kitty Collection" finally landed with a splash last night in stores