Friday, May 11, 2007
Sunday, May 6, 2007
J&E and D&G
So, I was going to have a post on Dolce and Gobanna and there was some really meaty actual kind of thought behind it...
But I realized that most of the pics were Johnny's Entertainment guys... So I"m just gonna post the random pictures and make comments on them ^_^
Kat-tun's Nakamaru Yuichi
Nakamaru looks awesome but... I just can't understand paying so much money on a T-shirt. Well, this was for a photoshoot so it's not the singer's own clothing, but I mean in general. If it weren't for the D&G at the bottom, you would never know it was an expensive shirt.
Arashi's Ninomiya Kazunari (who just starred in the Hollywood film Letters from Iwo Jima)
This is from Arashi's 2005 ONE concert.
I love this shirt. - But is it okay to wear such a nice brand when you know it's going to get really sweaty? Also, isn't Nino known for being a cheapskate? So why is he decking himself out in luxury undershirts?
Speaking of underclothes.
JE likes to put their boys in D&G ones.
NewS's Yamapi.
You know you just got a nosebleed. I like the jeans too.
Also,
Arashi's Matsumoto Jun
This is from his nude Anon photoshoot...I actually think this was the hottest picture even though he's not nude...
Now would probably be a good time to remind people that if you click on the pics they get bigger XD
But I realized that most of the pics were Johnny's Entertainment guys... So I"m just gonna post the random pictures and make comments on them ^_^
Kat-tun's Nakamaru Yuichi
Nakamaru looks awesome but... I just can't understand paying so much money on a T-shirt. Well, this was for a photoshoot so it's not the singer's own clothing, but I mean in general. If it weren't for the D&G at the bottom, you would never know it was an expensive shirt.Arashi's Ninomiya Kazunari (who just starred in the Hollywood film Letters from Iwo Jima)
This is from Arashi's 2005 ONE concert.
I love this shirt. - But is it okay to wear such a nice brand when you know it's going to get really sweaty? Also, isn't Nino known for being a cheapskate? So why is he decking himself out in luxury undershirts?
Speaking of underclothes.
JE likes to put their boys in D&G ones.
NewS's Yamapi.
You know you just got a nosebleed. I like the jeans too.
Also,
Arashi's Matsumoto Jun
This is from his nude Anon photoshoot...I actually think this was the hottest picture even though he's not nude...Now would probably be a good time to remind people that if you click on the pics they get bigger XD
Friday, April 27, 2007
Hit or Miss in Harujuku
One of my fave sites is Tokyo street style, if you haven't noticed.
They send somebody out to pick the best outfits in Harujuku, Shibuya, etc. for the week.
Here are the two boys they showed from Harujuku this week.
I love the one on the left, but the guy on the right...
Is he really one of the best outfits they could find in Harujuku?
What is going on? Maybe he is going for a Western look of American Teenager pants and a 1970's Texas jacket? I don't like the accessories either.
Look at the back.
The jacket of Left Guy gives him broad shoulders and a sturdy but shapely waist.
The jacket of Right Guy with the T-shirt peeking out looks so sloppy.
What do you think?
Are these outfits a hit (^_^)
? Or a miss (>_<)
?
They send somebody out to pick the best outfits in Harujuku, Shibuya, etc. for the week.
Here are the two boys they showed from Harujuku this week.
I love the one on the left, but the guy on the right...
Is he really one of the best outfits they could find in Harujuku?
What is going on? Maybe he is going for a Western look of American Teenager pants and a 1970's Texas jacket? I don't like the accessories either.
Look at the back.
The jacket of Left Guy gives him broad shoulders and a sturdy but shapely waist.
The jacket of Right Guy with the T-shirt peeking out looks so sloppy.
What do you think?
Are these outfits a hit (^_^)
? Or a miss (>_<)
?
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The Star Power of Samantha Thavasa
One of Japans major labels, Samantha Thavasa, has recruited several celebrity designers. The surprise is that the celebrities are mainly Western, including actress Penleope Cruz (with her sister Monica), heiress Nicky Hilton, tennis star Maria Sharapova (who appears in the likes of Vogue quite often recently), and fashion figure/author Victoria Beckham (a.k.a "Posh").
Out of all of them, my favorite are the last two. Maria Sharapova's bags are really cute, have lots of detail, and have very feminine shapes.
Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham's bags have a classic shape and come in amazing colors that I can see many a rich Tokyo teen falling in love with.
There is one more celeb lending out her artistry, and she's actually Japanese!!! Model/actress Yuri Ebihara designs for Thavasa's "DELUXE" label.
The bags seem kind of average, but the jewelry is pretty cute:
Out of all of them, my favorite are the last two. Maria Sharapova's bags are really cute, have lots of detail, and have very feminine shapes.
Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham's bags have a classic shape and come in amazing colors that I can see many a rich Tokyo teen falling in love with.
There is one more celeb lending out her artistry, and she's actually Japanese!!! Model/actress Yuri Ebihara designs for Thavasa's "DELUXE" label.
The bags seem kind of average, but the jewelry is pretty cute:
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Love for Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is one of the most praised designers of our time. The British artist's trademark orb-shaped jewery is popular all over the world - but it's Japan that has a very unique cult following for it.
If you search (in English text) for Vivienne Westwood communities on Mixi, the Japanese version of MySpace, there are over 280 results.
Perhaps the most famous Japanese Vivienne endorser is actually the fictional character Nana Osaka in the immensely popular anime Nana.
When Nana's roommate lists off the things Nana likes, the first thing she says is "Vivienne."
Nana O's style is either typical punk (leather chokers, plaid skirts, big boots) or complete Vivienne Westwood.
As you can see, the Westwood dress in the upper right corner became a focal point in episode 8 when Nana O. dressed to impress. The necklace is also a Vivienne Westwood-like design.
Like Nana, many Japanese girls who love Vivienne are followers of rock and punk style.
Tatsuya Ueda is a member of KAT-TUN, a glitzy Johnny's Entertainment pop group, but is known to have a very obvious love for J-rock and its style. As you can see in the picture on the left, he also wears a Vivienne necklace.
***Vivienne Westwood is also responsible for a fave quote among fashionistas - "You have a better life if you wear impressive clothes."
If you search (in English text) for Vivienne Westwood communities on Mixi, the Japanese version of MySpace, there are over 280 results.
Perhaps the most famous Japanese Vivienne endorser is actually the fictional character Nana Osaka in the immensely popular anime Nana.When Nana's roommate lists off the things Nana likes, the first thing she says is "Vivienne."
Nana O's style is either typical punk (leather chokers, plaid skirts, big boots) or complete Vivienne Westwood.
As you can see, the Westwood dress in the upper right corner became a focal point in episode 8 when Nana O. dressed to impress. The necklace is also a Vivienne Westwood-like design.
Like Nana, many Japanese girls who love Vivienne are followers of rock and punk style.
Tatsuya Ueda is a member of KAT-TUN, a glitzy Johnny's Entertainment pop group, but is known to have a very obvious love for J-rock and its style. As you can see in the picture on the left, he also wears a Vivienne necklace.
***Vivienne Westwood is also responsible for a fave quote among fashionistas - "You have a better life if you wear impressive clothes."
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Style Her Famous: Drew Mitai
This post is dedicated to two girls. Actress Drew Barrymore and a normal girl in Japan with a similar flawless style.
Drew's current casual style is to almost always wear a short jacket, partly because it's flattering to her short stature, and a nice big scarf. She seems very attached to her purple Sir Alistair Rai scarf.
She even carried her jacket and scarf style into her recent movie, Music and Lyrics. Well, when you are your own producer, I guess you can wear whatever you want!
Another place this style popped up was Paris Fashion Week 07 in the Balenciaga collection.
Like the model on the far right, Drew also teamed her typical jacket style with stripes as you can see below.
So...on to the Japan part...
The girl below, spotted in Daikanyama, has used every cool little quirk previously mentioned - the short jacket, the scarf, the stripey shirt, the scarf - and it's a perfect outfit.
The splash of color created by the shoes and scarf is great. People shy away from yellow, but look at how cool it is if you do it right! And the bag completes the look perfectly.
Her bag was an excellent accessory as well. It has a similar style to the Dior lambskin bag.
Major points to you, Daikanyama Girl
Especially since you probably came up with it on your own, you didn't get tips from a professional stylist like Drew does. ::nods::
Drew's current casual style is to almost always wear a short jacket, partly because it's flattering to her short stature, and a nice big scarf. She seems very attached to her purple Sir Alistair Rai scarf.
She even carried her jacket and scarf style into her recent movie, Music and Lyrics. Well, when you are your own producer, I guess you can wear whatever you want!
Another place this style popped up was Paris Fashion Week 07 in the Balenciaga collection.
Like the model on the far right, Drew also teamed her typical jacket style with stripes as you can see below.
So...on to the Japan part...The girl below, spotted in Daikanyama, has used every cool little quirk previously mentioned - the short jacket, the scarf, the stripey shirt, the scarf - and it's a perfect outfit.
The splash of color created by the shoes and scarf is great. People shy away from yellow, but look at how cool it is if you do it right! And the bag completes the look perfectly.
Her bag was an excellent accessory as well. It has a similar style to the Dior lambskin bag.
Major points to you, Daikanyama Girl
Especially since you probably came up with it on your own, you didn't get tips from a professional stylist like Drew does. ::nods::
Monday, April 16, 2007
The High Ponytail
80's lovers rejoice, the high pony seems to be making a comeback! 笑。
The picture on the left is from Kera's March issue. Those are some wicked highlights!
Koda Kumi also modeled some super cute high ponies in a recent issue of Seventeen.
The one on the right is cute because I like the way the hair raps around the base. I also enjoy the giant Scorpio brooch on her shirt.
The one below is awesome too, because the blinged out pony holder seems to be another trend, and also the classic 80's neon plastic earrings are adorable!
Another place this trend was seen was...Harujuku!!! Ah, finally this blog is mentioning the famous grounds of uber-trendy Japanese fashion!The below pic is from a girl in Harujuku in the last week of March.
As you can see, even after you've gotten the tail that freakin high, it's best to pull at it and give it a little height and bounce.This trend seems easy and spunky...it'll be a fun way to get the hair out of the face for the hot days of summer!!
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