How Do You Dress Harajuku Style?
Harajuku style originated among teens on the streets near Harajuku Station in Shibuya, Japan. It may have been brought to many people’s attention by American singer Gwen Stefani, but the evolution of the style certainly didn’t begin with her and it certainly won’t end with her. Like many “street fashions” it is difficult to characterize, both because it is constantly changing and because it has many manifestations. There is no cookie-cutter approach to the style, but if you want to dress in Harajuku style, here are some guidelines to get you started. • Shopping in an eclectic Harajuku boutique Mix and (mis)match different fashions. What is now known as Harajuku (like Halloween in Japan every Sunday) style started as teens in the district began to integrate traditional Japanese attire, especially kimonos and geta sandals, into their dress. Before, they wore primarily clothes that were influenced by the West, but by mixing the traditional with the modern, they created a new style. Other
Gwen Stefani first introduced Harajuku style to mainstream America through her fashion line and the Harajuku Girls that appear everywhere with her. This style originated in the Harajuku shopping district in Tokyo, Japan. There, fashion is a form of art. And now, that art is embraced in the United States. Pick a Harajuku style. To some, it might look like Harajuku style consists of throwing mismatched pieces together in one outfit, but it’s much more organized. There are five different categories of Harajuku style, and they don’t mix well. Mix feminine and elegant clothes with gothic accessories. This is the classic Harajuku style called Gothic Lolita. Overdo your makeup to create Punk Harajuku style. Top it off with over-the-top accessories. Dress like your favorite cartoon, game or anime character. To pull off Cosplay Harajuku, spare no expense to copy the look of that character. Choose very bright colors and wild accessories for Decora Harajuku. This is different from Punk Harajuku b
