Tag: vintage fashion

Grimoire Tokyo 5th Anniversary Party with Vintage, Antique, and Dolly Kei Fashion

Grimoire Tokyo 5th Anniversary Party with Vintage, Antique, and Dolly Kei Fashion

Posted on July 27, 2013 in

Grimoire Tokyo is one of the most influential vintage boutiques in the Japanese street fashion scene. Not only is Grimoire a highly respected source for hand-picked vintage fashion from around the world, it's also the birthplace of Japan's Dolly Kei

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Pink Hair, Vintage Dress, Butterfly Skirt & Unicorn Ring in Harajuku

Pink Hair, Vintage Dress, Butterfly Skirt & Unicorn Ring in Harajuku

Posted on June 7, 2013 in

We met Chun - a friendly 22-year-old girl with pink hair wearing an outfit packed with pretty details - on Cat Street in Harajuku. Chun works at the popular resale shop New York Joe Exchange in Shimokitazawa. Chun loves antique

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Shironuri Artist Minori in Harajuku w/ Antique Dress & Flower Petals

Shironuri Artist Minori in Harajuku w/ Antique Dress & Flower Petals

Posted on January 13, 2013 in

This is Japanese shironuri artist Minori. Many of you will likely recognize her from her video with Kyary or from our recent photoshoot and interview. Minori is wearing all antique/vintage fashion, much of which she has customized herself. Some of

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Romantic Vintage Fashion w/ Cherub-Print Tights in Harajuku

Romantic Vintage Fashion w/ Cherub-Print Tights in Harajuku

Posted on September 26, 2012 in

Here's a vintage-fashion-loving Japanese girl with a romantic look who we met in Harajuku. Her outfit features a sheer lace-trimmed negligee (an item we often see worn by girl who frequent The Virgin Mary vintage/resale shop in Shibuya) over a

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Grimoire Tokyo Christmas Party Pictures – A Fairy Tale Holiday For Vintage Fashion Lovers

Grimoire Tokyo Christmas Party Pictures – A Fairy Tale Holiday For Vintage Fashion Lovers

Posted on December 23, 2011 in

Grimoire Shibuya (along with its sister shop Grimoire Almadel) is not only one of the most famous vintage clothing shops in all of Tokyo. It's also at the center of Japan's vibrant Dolly Kei universe. Grimoire's aesthetic - like their

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Qosmos: Chic Vintage Fashion Boutique in Shibuya

Qosmos: Chic Vintage Fashion Boutique in Shibuya

Posted on November 9, 2011 in

Resale and vintage fashion have seen a boom on the streets of Tokyo over the last few years. The network of hip street-friendly shops that cater to vintage fashion fans is ever-growing, and includes (but is certainly not limited to)

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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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Vintage Purse & Knit Sweater Girl in Harajuku

Vintage Purse & Knit Sweater Girl in Harajuku

Posted on March 24, 2010 in

This cute 19-year-old Japanese girl was photographed on the street in Harajuku. She told us that her entire outfit - a white knit sweater over a long lace-trimmed flower dress, red stockings, and moccasins - came from vintage stores. Her

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Japanese Girl Fringe Boots, Sweater & Scarf in Tokyo

Japanese Girl Fringe Boots, Sweater & Scarf in Tokyo

Posted on March 18, 2010 in

This 17-year-old Japanese high school student was photographed in Harajuku. She said that most of the items that she's wearing were purchased at resale and vintage shops in Koenji and Daikanyama. Her outfit consists of a tassel scarf worn over

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Vintage Japanese Street Fashion in Harajuku

Vintage Japanese Street Fashion in Harajuku

Posted on February 28, 2010 in

This 19-year-old Japanese beauty school student was photographed in Harajuku. She told us that her outfit came from vintage clothing shops. The outfit consists of several layers of different materials, including a suede-looking lace-up shirt under a corduroy dress under

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