Tag: kimono

Here's a stylish blonde couple that we photographed in Harajuku. They've both mixed traditional Japanese clothing with modern pieces. The cute girl on the left, an 18-year-old student named Bunchin, is wearing a white-shirt and black happi coat from a

Summer festival (AKA natsu matsuri) season is just around the corner in Japan, which means lots of fireworks, bon-odori dancing, and drinking in the streets. The heat is already on retailers to supply the appropriate clothing for these time-honored traditions.

This is Hiiro, a striking 21-year-old student dressed in something that we just don't see often enough in Harajuku - a kimono! This isn't your average kimono, either, as it's being worn with a wide leather belt and large butterfly

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

The second Monday of January each year marks the Japanese holiday Seijin no Hi, known as "Coming of Age Day" in English. On this day, Japanese people who have turned 20 years old within the last year celebrate their graduation

If you've been following our coverage of Le Baron de Paris Tokyo's three-night 4th anniversary celebration, you know that the Le Baron crew knows how to party. The final night of Le Baron's birthday party - called ROCK STAR BANG!

This is Takada, who describes herself as a subculture girl and live camera person. Her graphic print dress, which is handmade, is based on the design of a Japanese kimono. Her shoes are Sou Sou jikatabi boots with a traditional

This Japanese couple is an example of very eclectic style. On the left is Mitake, who said her job is “Tamiflu Girl.” We’ve pictured Mitake here in the past. This time she’s wearing a white top from World Wide Love

Today - Monday, January 11, 2010 - is Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Tokyo. That means that walking in Harajuku you're likely to see quite a few 20-year-old Japanese girls dressed up in furisode Kimono on their