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Skirt on Pants
(November 25, 2002)
The "skirt on pants" style of wearing a
skirt or one-piece dress over a pair of pants is in.
You Gotta Have a Yukata!
(August 29, 2002)
The popularity of yukata
(lightweight cotton summer kimono) continues unabated. This summer has seen the emergence
of a more mature style reminiscent of Taisho era romanticism.
Lace and Frills
(June 5, 2002)
This spring, women's clothing embellished with frills and
lace are gracing the streets of Japan. Not only clothes but also accessories, such as bags and
belts, have taken on a soft, feminine note, and floral designs are particularly
popular.
All Bundled Up
(January 16, 2002)
This winter, young women are wearing bulky, long knit mufflers and leg warmers. One explanation for
the popularity of mufflers and leg warmers is that they solve women's winter fashion
dilemma by being both warm and fashionable.
Cozy Caps Keep Out the Cold
(November 2, 2001)
The latest headwear this fall and winter
is the "casket," a visored cap with a somewhat retro, boyish rounded dome
that fully covers the head. Even people who have never heard the word "casket"
used in a fashion context before will probably become well-accustomed to
it before the season is out.
Black Parasols
(August 29, 2001)
This summer, one of the hottest-selling items is the parasol. Japanese
women have long used umbrellas for sun protection. Once upon a time, parasols
were typically made of white or pink lacy fabric that gave an appearance
of coolness; By contrast, the "in" color for parasols this year is jet
black.
Back to the Eighties
(July 25, 2001)
Styles from the 1980s are in. The fads in colors, patterns, and designs are said
to revolve in a 20-year cycle, and sure enough, the fashion world at the
start of the new century seems to have time traveled backward by two decades.
This retrospective tendency is particularly apparent in footwear and belts.
