Category: Fashion
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Yami Kawaii/Menhera
Recently, I read about a new “anti-Kawaii” movement in Harajuku fashion where I notice cynical taglines and and words that read “die”. It is Tokyo’s version of the anti-establishment Punk movement. It is called Yami Kawaii. The word “yami” is the character for “sick” or “ill” and often alludes to the physical maladies like pain.…
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Alternative Style Goth
To the outside world, Goth is just one big pile of black clothing and heavy makeup. However, that is far from what Goth is. Goth is a subculture that started in England about 30 years ago. In the 21st century, Goth style evolved into a unique style of living. Pale, thin, and white are deemed…
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Casual Harajuku Street Style
I got inspired to do another style coordinate. My inspiration derives from street fashion of the streets of Tokyo and Harajuku District. I wear some elements and accessories of glam rock in Visual Kei where I wear a clear punk choker and black punk cuff. There is a hint of decora with the bright colored…
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Harajuku Day Fashion Meet Up #23
The only place where fashion ideas comes directly from the street is Harajuku. There is a great deal of history on Harajuku Fashion. Here in the Los Angeles district of Little Tokyo, there is a Harajuku meet up where those who attend show up in various styles of Harajuku fashion and have a photo shootout.…
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Harajuku Day Fashion Meet Up #17
The style for this Harajuku Fashion Meetup in Los Angeles is a mixture between Gothic Lolita, Punk Lolita, Visual Kei, Decora Kei, and Pastel Goth. This is held in the Little Tokyo District of Los Angeles, California. I finally went with the lighter color of purple. with goth-like clothing. For head gear, I wore a Japanese…