Lately I have kind of become obsessed with Harajuku street fashion - made famous by the book FRUiTS.
If you love fashion, I don't need to explain the Japanese style (or the reason for my obsession) any further. But in case you aren't familiar with it, I'll go into a little detail.
The style became popular in 1997, after photographer Shoichi Aoki noticed a new trend in fashion among young people in Harajuku. Young people were mixing traditional Japanese clothing with Western designs, even punk clothing. It became known as "Harajuku Free Style."
Since the trend began in the mid-nineties, the street style has expanded to cover many sub-genres, like punk, Decorer, Gothic Lolita or just kawaii.
The look has gained a cult status all over the world.
The style is fun, wild, and original. It gives you the freedom to be as crazy as you want, which I highly approve of. Plus, it is fashion at its most creative. These kids are not merely fashionistas, but artists.
What do you think of this style?
56 comments:
i love all the crazy color,patterns, and textures!!
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Love it. It's so goddamn crazy...like 50 closets just exploded all over them.
I'd never wear it but I cheer on anyone who does.
You know how much I love Japanese street fashion, but Harajuku might be a little extreme for my taste. Hm...it's definitely unique and it made Japanese fashion famous, so, I think it's a great style.
You might have heard about this website called Style Arena http://www.style-arena.jp/index_e.htm
Here you can see many interesting outfits weekly.
I think it is so fun and awesome! But its definitely not for me ;)
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I've always adored the Harajuku style. I think it's so colorful and wonderful, and it really showcases how unique the individual is. Not to mention it photographs wonderfully! By the way, you're very welcome about the award. :) And I'm glad to hear your reaction about winning my giveaway! I'm so jealous ... that handbag was one of my very favorite items that I've ever given away!
Sydnie
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Love it! So colourful, fun and creative. x
I love how fun and creative it is. I'm a sucker for bright colors! Sometimes I don't get what they're going for, but I always like to look at pictures.
Really fun!
Loving the patterns!
xoxox,
CC
How do they come up with those combinations? That's true creativity
this look is so different. i admire their courage for sure!
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Crazy colors! Love it! xoxo
I love this style, so original and cool! I wanna go to Japan, now.
Crazy fun colors! Not sure if I'd rock the whoel outfits, but I lvoe the long sock look:-)
I like some of it...but really like other styles I think sometimes people take it too far or they just can't pull it off.
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xo Lynzy
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I love it ...so colourful, youthful and fun!! I never get bored looking at Japanese street fashion photos :)
I'm so jealous of their creativity and boldness!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
I love this style. It's one of the many reasons I wanna go to Japan, so I can see where this fashion trend started. Love this post! :)
I love fruits lol. The gothic lolita book is really fun as well.
xoxo,
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It gets a little too colorful and cutesy for my taste sometimes, but I love the Lolita looks and how happy everyone looks in their outfits.
thanks for the background on harajuku fashion:) i agree, these kids are definitely artists! i'm definitely a fan, but i don't think im brave enough to wear it out. though, i would love to visit the area one day. thanks again for dropping by my blog. so sorry i've been away from the blogosphere. hope u enjoyed the 4th, as well!
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I love all the colours! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog : ) Have a awesome day xxx
Undeniably fun (though not something I'd wear, I like looking!)
Comical, colourful, different, fun.
Patterns and textures shouting rather than whispering. Enjoy the day, my lovely!;-)
I've always loved this style. The kids who pull it off are definitely very creative. I'm pretty sure that I would never be able to pull this look off though.
japan has a unique fashion style..
from harajuku to lolyta..
like it..so inspire
what a great post!!
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Fun, daring, bold. Love them all.
Btw, added you in my blogroll. :)
Great fun! I do love an outrageous dresser. Not really my style but pretty damned fabulous none-the-less!
its adorable! i love it. when i went to tokyo, i went to harajuku and wanted to stay there forever!
I think it's a bit too crazy for me haha. I'm glad they're bold enough to wear it out but this style definitely wouldn't be for me lol.
I would never wear it myself; however, I think it's adorable. The use of color is phenomenal!! :)
I love looking through Japanese magazines for inspiration. These kids are such trend setters! Love it!
they always look so cool! i wish i could pull something like this off.
Harajuku street fashion is so fun to look at. I wish sometimes I could pull off something so crazy, but I would just look like a clown. LOL
Adorable pictures!
xoxo
Amy
i adore japanese street fashion. it's a hot damn mess, but of the greatest caliber. it's so creative and well thought out! crazy and fabulous.
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don't feed the models. part 2.
it is not for me but i feel inspired to be more adventurous every time i come back from Japan. : )
I love the creazy style of your blog, I like it.
So, I follow u
Kiss
Interestingand colorful...
I'm always so inspired by japanese fashion magazines, the girls are so much more stylish!!
Don't you think that the Japanese are so ingenious about fashion?!
I love the boldness of harajuku and the complete disregard for the norms or trends!
xoxo.
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They're so cool! I really admire their daring attitude to experiment with fashion and be creative!! Love the last girl's outfit!! xoxooxoo
Frutis is actually one of my fave magazines to look through when I want to be blown away and it really puts me into perspective. I could always use a tip from them, even if it's a minor detail from a look.
I didn't know much about this style before so I'm very pleased that you have informed me. I love the colours, creativity and patterns and the freedom to mix whatever you want together in a way that looks good. I'm thinking how cool it would be if more people dressed like that, the world would feel and so look so much happier. Thank you so much for your email. I will reply tomorrow. I appreciate it so much, you really helped me and we have even more in common than I thought.
Those are so ultra cool. I love them. I hope you've had a great week. I certainly have. Thanks for your comment on my Eva Mendes post. I appreciate it. Enjoy the upcoming weekend.
Its creative, individualistic, and allows you to have a tonne of fun with your wardrobe. However, I personally don't think I can pull it off.
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I love street fashion and these are great pics. really unique!SarahD:)
So unique and fun! :)
i aodre this style! wish i was brave enough to try it x
Missy
Blending Style, Beauty and Fashion
http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com
Tokyo street fashion is so much fun!
♥ Teresa ♥
I think Harajuku is so fun!!!!!!!
love it
=)
-Bionica
Ya know what, I give them credit for doing whatever they want!! I like it alot!! =)
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you girls are looking very cute. I find this Harajuku street fashion challenging and I doubt if I could ever pull them up. :)
crazy pics!!!
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xx
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