Japanese Fashion

In the world of fashion, one cannot keep out Japan. This nation, may not have churned out the best of names in the world of high-level designers, but where youth and young dressing is concerned, their streets say it all. What is more, the streets of Japan is shopper’s paradise because of the combination of choice and price. No wonder Japanese youth fashion is considered trend-setting in the world. According to experts, the fashion trends that launch in the USA, simultaneously launch in Japan.

The traditional fashion of Japan include the following :

• Komono
• Furisode
• Yukata
• Houmongi
• Tomesode
• Mofuku
• Uchikake
• Obi
• Geta

The prominent amongst the modern day trends is the Japanese street fashion.

Tokyo is famous for this genre of Latest Japanese fashion trends and in fact, is said to account for maximum returns from the fashion business in Japan. Amongst the latest trends is the denim jackets, with a t-shirt inside, worn over a skirt. The skirts maybe the school-girl-type pleated skirts; or then the longer skirts. Depending on the season the fabric and cut trends keep changing. Not many girls or women in Japan wear trousers.

Where footwear is concerned, boots are commonly in fashion at any given point. These are not just the standard black, brown, white and beige options; but bolder and trendier colors such as yellow, orange, red, electric blue, etc. The youngsters in Japan tend to experiment with vibrant colors, rather than stick to the tried and tested trends.

Amongst the popular shopping destinations in Tokyo are :

• Harajuku
• Ginza
• Roppongi
• Shinjuku
• Odaiba
• Shibuyu