The World of Fashion heavily Influenced by Japan

People know Japan by many names and tags. Some know it as ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’, a geographical tag that was given to the country for being the first country to see the sun rise. Many also know Japan as the personification of history, culture, heritage and tradition. Japan is also considered as the technology hub or the technology capital of the world. But besides all of this, people often miss out on the world of Fashion in Japan.

Not many people know this but Japan is not influenced by western trends, in fact, it is the other round. Most of the fashion trends first start in Japan and then is spread across the world. The fashion capitals of the world, Milan, Paris and New York are deeply influenced by Japanese styles and fashion trends. Many European and American fashion designers launch their collections basing it completely on Japan trends.

One huge example of how Japanese fashion trends influence world fashion is camouflage motifs. These motifs first started in Ura-hara before it travelled all over the world. Japanese fashion might not be as famous as European fashion but some of the big names in global fashion are highly influenced by trends set in Japan or even the essence of Japan. One of the most unique Japanese fashion trends that struck UK was a Japanese undergarment called fundoshi. Sharefun released underwear like Japanese Fundoshi in the UK. Many in the UK have tried out the product and found it to be extremely comfortable. The linen that these undergarments are made of is snug and keeps you at ease at all times. 

The national outfit of Japan, the Kimono, has also inspired many fashion designers to make shirts, blouses and tops in the same design. Big names in the fashion world like Christian Dior and many more have been inspired by many Japanese fashion trends like the Samurai ensemble. Why even bags have been designed by using the Japanese hair knot style. The main fashion revolution in Japan started in the 80’s. Stalwarts in the world of Japanese fashion, like Issey Miyake, Comme de Garcons and Kohji Kamamoto, brought about the first changes. That revolution was later continued by brands like Kenz, Uniqlo and Muji. Many ‘western’ designers go to Japan to draw inspiration for their new collections. Therefore, western fashion has been heavily influenced by Japanese art and culture.

Autumn: The Season of New Trends in Japan! by Pretzel William

Fashion Trends that Reign Japan

Japan is heaven for fashionistas. They who know the fashion love everything about Japanese fashion. Such is the acceptance that Japan-inspired trends have come on the international runways as well.

If you are a fashion freak and follow international fashion trends, you must be aware of the virtues of Japanese fashion. Have you ever though where from Japanese designers take inspiration?

Japan has many facets to offer inspiration to the designers. Its history, tradition and modern culture are simply exemplary and have a lot to inspire the fashion designers. It is interesting to notice that each designer has a unique way to interpret their inspiration to contemporary fashion.

Traditional Wears Translated in Modern Designs

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When you delve deep to explore the Japanese fashion trends, you will be amazed to find out that traditional costumes translated into modern designs are very much liked by the younger generation. The samurai-warrior and geisha costumes are still quite popular and form everyday pieces of clothing. Another big trend to look up to is prints inspired traditional motifs of silk kimonos.

If you take a look at the warrior approach on clothing from Haider Ackermann, you will grow fond of entire collection. The designer puts everything such beautifully that even a traditional form becomes wearable. Lanvin and Uniqueness are the other designers who take the minimal way out and design clothes on strong view.

Japanese-inspired prints are more about vibrant colours. With the onset of summer, floral prints on light and airy clothing can be seen everywhere. Besides, you can get to see some of the cliché fashion trends on the bustling streets of Japanese metropolises.

If, on one side of block, you can see working men and women adorning executive dresses then on the other, there are young girls and boys dressed outrageously in funky clothes. Japan is blessed to have such a vibrant fashion sense among its pupil.

Double-Eyelids Catching Fancy of Young Japanese Girls

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Adorning double-eyelid has caught fancy among the young Japanese girls. Though the issue might be controversial for many individuals but it has over-gripped the fashion sense of young petite beauties.

Young girls put on double eyelid to make a statement and to look attractive, fashionable and modern. There are many takes of this sensuous fashion trend. Many take it as a way to restore confidence and show off positive energies.

At the end, the major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya and Sendai, among others are the centre of uber-cool fashion trends. There are many shopping centres in the major cities where you can find out everything reining the Japanese fashion world.

Set the Trend with Japanese Fashion This Autumn

It is true that Western fashion has dominated the world but again regional influences have their own value. Japanese fashion has a distinguished approach. Japanese fashion imposes a strange mix of the convention and contemporary. Fashionable style of the land of the rising sun is not new. In fact innovative approaches prevail since many centuries.

With the start of the 21st century revolution in fashion trend took place in Japan. A new kind of fashion known as street fashion has arrived and this seeks the attention of the Japanese youth as well as millions of fashion lovers all across the world. The key result of this fashion was the customization of fashion for a complete change. It is the fusion of fashion trends and adoption of different traditions that brought these things into the international limelight.

The present day Japanese fashion is a mix of local and foreign labels and this introduces a new trend. The range of styles varies greatly as well. There is no doubt that the Japanese fashion trend has undergone constant changes in styles over the decades. But, fashion is what keeps on changing according to the likes and preferences of the masses.

Different seasons in Japan witness different kind of wardrobes and fashion trends coming into the limelight. However, irrespective of the season, Japanese fashion styles are known to influence through dark colours and designs that bear a typical architectural richness. When we talk of dark colours then it is the season of autumn where more and more people are seen sporting jackets and trousers of rich and bright colours.

If you love the Japanese fashion trends then you surely will love Stunning Lure’s collections. This collection flaunts a lot of sport wear range. You can go for a rider jacket and team it with a pair of black boots if you love to flaunt sportswear. For the cold and chilly days you can try out patterned cloth from the Japanese fashion trends to lift up your mood. Another common trend in the autumn days is using leather with fur.

To add a unique touch to your wardrobe you can try out Levi’s Made and Crafted long wrap. This really is unique. If you want to go for something bright then you can try out a blue fur coat of Stunning Lure. Again, for trench coat, you can go for Spick and Span’s long trench coat. For knitwear, you can go for Acne’s loose stitched ones.

For your beautiful legs you can try out the T strap pumps. There is a great versatility of colours available as well. With the Japanese fashion trends therefore you can leave too much of an impression and fill, your wardrobe with something that will never get old in terms of fashion.

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What all were “in” During the Autumn in Japan

People in southern hemisphere have started to feel chilly but it’s spring in Japan. The colourful season of spring brings joy and cherry in Japan. Although Japan has moved from the autumn season long ago but if you like to keep track on what all made fashion statement during the months of October and November in Japan, here are few autumn fashion trends amongst Japanese people.

Around the autumn season, garments and accessories stores on Japanese streets stock eye-catching and highly fashionable merchandises.

Tailored jackets along with trousers and blocked hats

Tailored jackets along with trousers and blocked hats are commonly considered by men but in the previous autumn, such stuffs were quite common to see on the Japanese women. The granddad style shoes and cardigans supplemented the style very well. This trend is vastly influenced by British fabrication.

Awesome collections at The Stunning Lure

The Stunning Lure’s collections made several people go crazy over it. Most Japanese people swear by this brand’s name and image. The edgy and individual collections are quite wearable and made it in vogue last autumn. If sporty collections attract you, it’s Stunning Lure’s collection for you.

Topshop offers stylish biker’s jackets
The Topshop had to offer several design of stylish biker’s jackets. Although they can cost you a huge amount of money but worth wearing if you love to ride bikes during the autumn season. Jackets with washed version look were hit amongst the high-speed bikers in Japan. To supplement the look, black boots were quite in fashion.

Mixed pattern was a huge hit in autumn season

And, who said that mixed patterns are no more in vogue? If you take a look at the autumn wardrobe, Japanese beauties will prove you wrong. The dark and cold was almost out of fashion, as most Japanese donned patterned clothes during the autumn season. Many people reasoned that it lifts their mood.

Fur was “in”

If you are into fur, PETA people might have an objection on your fashion sense but Japanese people seemed to be oblivion during autumn season. Clothes in natural dye colours look beautiful but outwears made up of bright fur were also quite in demand.

Simplistic and minimalist look with gold as “add on”

In comparison to the men’s wear, last autumn season was dominated with different designs in the women’s wear segments. Simplistic and minimalist fashion was the highlight of autumn fashion wears in Japan. Black and white seemed to fit perfectly on the chicks and the gold accessories added sophisticated looks.

Long warps were favourite in accessories section

Long warps added a twist to the autumn wardrobe, with many people mixing their clothes with scarf, bags or long cardigan, it seemed that fashion has come of age in Japan.

So, these collections featured frequently on top in Japanese fashion trends for autumn season. If you are on the tour to Japan anytime during the autumn season, you will not have any sort of difficulty in buying trendy clothes. Take a hint from previous year’s collection and get noticed in the months of autumn.

A Look at Evolving Fashion Trends in Japan

On my last visit to Japan, when I went to photograph some street fashion, I saw that the streets were already filling up with various new fashion trends that were fresh in the year 2013. Whoever still thinks that Japanese fashion is only about kimonos is highly mistaken. Japanese fashion trends are influenced by the ‘west’ but very well moulded to fit the Japanese climate. Some fashion trends are extremely funky while others are a little outlandish.

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W all know Japan to be the epitome of culture and heritage but in recent times, Japan has picked up pace and is now moving toe to toe with rest of the fashion world, if not ahead. Japan is a mixture of the old and the new; it is a country where antiquity meets modernity. However, Japanese people are extremely fashion conscious and are always dressed for the occasion.

As summer has almost set in, I saw many women wearing beautiful floral prints. Therefore, this season, if you take a look at the streets of any metropolis in Japan you will find women sporting a lot of floral prints. It could be dresses, shirts or blouses but fancy floral prints are definitely the talk of the town. These summery prints are highly in demand.

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Japanese fashion trends change every season much like fashion trends in any other country. The Japanese follow trends prevalent in all the fashion capitals of the world. So, don’t be stunned to see the trends of New York, Paris and Milan being sported by the people of Japan. If we talk about fashion trends, we can’t really leave out hairstyles, now can we? I saw a lot of women especially teenagers and girls in their early twenties, sport pretty hairstyles with wonderful accessories. I even saw some with simple plaits but gorgeous accessories. Some even sported OTT (Over the Top) accessories and yet carried them off beautifully.

Another very interesting and eye-catching theme I saw parading the streets of Japan was the cat-woman theme. Everything from headgear to footwear has a very cute cat style look. I saw girls sport caps with cat ears on them, skirts with ‘whiskers’ printed, et al. This trend is definitely growing in Japan and might be a huge hit this season. To study more about fashion trends in Japan you can check out some magazines and blogs on the net. Summer fashion in Japan has loads to offer.

An insight into new fashion trends in japan from Pretzel William