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Mar 28th, 2004, 09:58 PM | #1 |
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Japanese Street Fashion
Is anybody, especially those who like in general Japan and its culture and trends, interested in Japanese street fashion? Lately I've been looking at photos from some japanese site and magazine (like Fruits, I don't know if somebody ever buys it around here), and at first I found the fashion taste of the young people a little weird, then I started to like it more, because it's very creative and everybody seems to be concerned to look unique. The way they mix styles and accessories is fantabulous! Lots of colors, lots of diy outfits. Isn't this kinda strange for a country with so strong traditions (they still wear kimonos now and then, after all...). Apparently it is, but they are very good at blending these traditions with the newest trends, also taken from anime and videogames. Actually, in cases like for example the ones of gothic lolitas or such things, we have people dressing up as if they really were characters of a fantasy world. No wonder visual kei bands are so popular there.
So, is there anybody into this kind of things around here too? What kind of sources do you have to keep yourself updated? I'd like to read opinions |
Mar 29th, 2004, 05:49 AM | #2 | ||||
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Re: Japanese Street Fashion
Yatta! I'm so happy this thread was created! I've been so interested in Japanese fashion for a long time (since 1999) and I thought creating a thread like this wouldn't be popular. But I'm glad you did, Hylas thank you! ^__^
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However, as much as the Japanese kids there really try to be unique as possible, but they do copy their fashions from a lot of European countries, especially the UK. They have an obsession with the English, so that's why the Japanese try to copy off of the "London street-style". But, this isn't to say the Japanese teens don't create their own or aren't unique. Quote:
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The Japanese fashion style really isn't such a surprise but at the same time it is. A lot of the styles for older women are similar to those of other Asian countries I mentioned earlier. A lot of Taiwanese, Japanese, and Koreans are obsessed (and I do mean obsessed) with designer brands and basically if you carry a designer brand bag, you're basically "in trend". That's why a lot of Asians mix and match and create their own styles so fast...a lot of trends come and go so quickly that they're running out of ideas. Seriously, it's really annoying especially the Taiwanese, but I won't get into that unless someone wants to hear it. EDIT: Also, if anyone wants to hear about the whole Gothloli thing, I would be glad to explain it if anyone's confused. A lot of people tend to mistaken the Japanese Lolita trend with the famous book/film "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov. They're no way related. I don't know much and I would also love to hear more about this if anyone knows about it as well!
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Mar 29th, 2004, 06:03 AM | #3 |
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i wish you all can see it first hand like i can it is amazing
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Mar 29th, 2004, 06:11 AM | #4 | |
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Mar 30th, 2004, 02:12 PM | #5 |
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I'm still a beginner, so I don't know many things about genres and subgenres. I only know few things and I have a general idea for now
Though I'm not an expert, as I said above, I think the term "Lolita" referring to the phenomenon of gothic lolitas has something to do with Nabokov and his book. Not in a literal sense, but being synonym of young and at the same time provocative, beautiful, sexy, intriguing and most of all deadly. The Lolita of the book was all these things together, being very young and attractive, but not in an ordinary way. She intrigued older men with an innocent look, but behind this look there was hidden a femme fatale. Last edited by Hylas; Mar 30th, 2004 at 02:20 PM.. |
Mar 30th, 2004, 06:30 PM | #6 | |
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That's all I really know...of course, I can't claim this is actual real information because I don't know any Japanese who can actually confirm this, but apparently others who've done the research actually read the "Gothic and Lolita Bible" and read the interviews/questionaires by these teens on the streets of Japan.
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Mar 31st, 2004, 02:49 PM | #7 |
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I love the Gothic lolita style, and also the eclectic fashion of Japanese young people. They're so good at combining different clothing elements and accessories... I'm so envious!
BTW, H.Naoto is a brand I like a lot, but I can't buy anything since I live in a place where it is pretty much unknown... I couldn't even find an online store, so I think I'll give up. Anyway, I'm too poor so I wouldn't be able to have a whole H.Naoto wardrobe Meryl, since you're a great fan of these things, maybe you own something interesting to show us regarding this subject. If you have any interesting items, you should take photos and post them! |
Apr 1st, 2004, 07:02 AM | #8 |
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Regarding gothic lolitas...
I'm pretty much confused... I like some outfits, the ones with lace and ruffles, the artistic make up, and mary janes shoes they wear, but I don't know more than that. Can anybody suggest sites with pics/info about this?
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Black Lolita Gothic Lolita Culture I know they're not much, but I hope it helps a little. The last link you have to read the comments by readers...very informative.
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Apr 9th, 2004, 11:15 AM | #10 | |
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Apr 9th, 2004, 09:29 PM | #11 |
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I never knew about that before!!! It looks awesome, I wish I could see more pictures! Are there any websites that have like galleries and stuff? That's too cool! I love fashion.
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Apr 10th, 2004, 05:13 AM | #12 |
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For Japanese street fashion in general, I like a lot the gallery of the site japanesestreets.
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Apr 10th, 2004, 09:42 AM | #13 |
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So cool, thanks much for the link Panu!
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Anyway, I got some pics. I used ImageStation, if the images don't show up, try right-clicking it to "Show Picture" and hopefully it'll show up. GothLoli Dress This dress is quite pretty and comes in two pieces: top and skirt. The skirt has bows on the intersection of the lace, in case it's hard to see. ^^;;; GothLoli Shirt 1 Close Up 1 GothLoli Shirt 2 Close Up 2 I hope you guys enjoy them. ^_^ It's not quite as glamorous as those other outfits, but it's decent.
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Apr 10th, 2004, 06:48 PM | #15 |
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Sweet! I LOVE that second shirt there!!! So cool!!
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I like the shirts, they're really cool |
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