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Trends in Furisode
The Festive Face of Japan’s Kimono Tradition
Traditionally worn for weddings and other formal occasions, the colorful long-sleeved furisode kimono has begun to incorporate the influence of Western-style clothing and has become key to passing on the rich tradition of kimono to the next generation of Japanese young women.
Wrap It Up
Versatile, sophisticated, and affordable stoles have become a firm fashion favorite with young Japanese men.
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Japanese Winter Fashions
Popular fashions this winter incorporate colorful accessories and multiple layers to create an individualized look. Cozy boas, fake fur outerwear and wraps, and retro Nordic-pattern knits are all popular.
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Japan Fashion Week
Japan Fashion Week is a ten-day event to enhance the global competitiveness of the Japanese fashion industry. Several main tendencies were discernable in the styles unveiled at this year’s Tokyo Collection.
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The World Beyond Jeans
Men are starting to look beyond denim. New styles include things like leggings and long socks, once worn only by women, and creative new twists on traditional styles of clothing.
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Accessorize for Accent
This season, Japanese women are going for a simple look and adding flair with accessories. The miniskirt boom that has lasted for several years has culminated in mini-culottes that look like miniskirts, and increasing numbers of women are stepping out into the summer heat wearing boots.
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Classroom Chic
Fashions with the look of school uniforms, called nanchatte seifuku ("just kidding" uniforms), are the latest hit among teenage girls. Recently the trend has started to take off outside Japan too.
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Conservative Makes a Comeback
Lately, young Japanese women on the forefront of style appear to be leading a return to a more modest, conservative look. Representative items include textured tweed half-length coats, Chanel-style collarless jackets, and tight or pleated skirts.
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Laced with Style
Lace, which ranks among the most elegant of fabrics, is enjoying renewed popularity in Japan. Though once used exclusively in spring and summer designs, it is now featuring regularly in outfits designed for the colder seasons.
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Girls of the Forest
Mori girls favor loose-fitting clothes, particularly dresses, typically made of natural materials and in naturalistic colors like white or cream. This gentle style is winning the hearts of young women seeking comfort in a restless age.
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