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Harajuku Fashion 8-21-2018
360 S Alameda, Los Angeles Wall art by @Megzany at 1133 E 5th Street, Los Angeles
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Harajuku Day Meet Up #31
Now that it is summer and Anime Expo is two weeks away, I wanted to keep it simple yet combine styles. The weather was surprisingly pleasant for it to be June. Today, as one person stated, Wakanda visits Japan. I am in an outfit that mixes elements of Japanese Street fashion with cyber punk/pop. The…
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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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Harajuku Day Meet Up #29
The inspiration for today’s Harajuku style derived from Gyaru-Ke, which is a modern general Gyaru style. It has many subcultures. I focused on the Goshikku (Gothic), Rokku (Rock/Metal), and Haady (Punk/Cyber). I combine a few light colors and prints with a Punk style. Another style I’m incorporating is Pastal Goth, especially the cotton candy like…
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Au Natural Harajuku
On Saturday, March 18, 2018, Harajuku Day held their month Harajuku meetup. I always say, style should always be your own. This time, I focused on the style trend of wide pants and baggy shirts. A lot of Japanese people, prefer comfortable or loose fitting clothing, especially as their casual wear. This current style I…