Tag: Los Angeles

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

Japanese fashion fans living in Southern California have been lucky enough to see two major events take place around Los Angeles in the final month of 2011. The Sweet Streets art exhibition - featuring a popup shop by Tokyo fairy

The Mighty Harajuku Project was born in the days just after the massive 110311 earthquake struck Japan. Sebastian Matsuda from the Japanese fashion brand 6%DOKIDOKI was looking for something positive to channel his energy into - something that would not

Last year, we covered the madness as Harajuku fashion brand 6%DOKIDOKI took their "Kawaii Anarchy" tour to Europe and America. Last month, everyone's favorite "Sensational Lovely Shop" hit the road once again. This time, Sebastian, Yuka, Vani, and the rest

Harajuku fashion brand 6%DOKIDOKI has never been shy about bringing its vision of extreme cuteness to the world outside of Japan. Last year, we covered the "Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2010" world tour as the brand painted London, Paris, and San

Harajuku fashion brand 6%DOKIDOKI have returned to Japan after completing their "Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2010" world tour. Earlier this month, we brought you coverage from their events in Harajuku, London, and Paris. After leaving Europe, the 6%DOKIDOKI crew made their

The LA Times just published an article saying that Japanese superstar artist, toy maker, fashion collaborator, and Louis Vuitton pattern maker, Takashi Murakami has leased a large building in Los Angeles to launch his own movie studio. Murakami is --