How to Dress Harajuku Style
Mix and (mis)match different fashions.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: 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 wardrobe.
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 examples of mixing and matching including the punk look with the schoolgirl uniform or a goth look with designer clothes.
In Harajuku, mixing different styles and mismatching colors and patterns is encouraged
- you can do anything you want, as long as your outfit is a thoughtful expression of your individuality (see Tips). ;
Detailed Guide
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 wardrobe.
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 examples of mixing and matching including the punk look with the schoolgirl uniform or a goth look with designer clothes.
In Harajuku, mixing different styles and mismatching colors and patterns is encouraged
- you can do anything you want, as long as your outfit is a thoughtful expression of your individuality (see Tips). ;
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