Japanese Fashion Show part 1

As promised, here are some photos I took last night at the Japan Night fashion show. Unfortunately, the seats we were in had a blocked view of the end of the runway where most of the poses were, because of a huge metal bar holding up some of the lights.

I was slightly disappointed that they chose to stick with tame outfits, instead of plunging us into the darker world of Tokyo street fashion - I would have loved to see gosurori (Gothic Lolita, think dark Alice in Wonderland) or even ganguro (bleached hair, dark fake tan, miniskirts). For more information about the history Japanese street fashion check out one of my favorite books, Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno.


Yukata style, or "summer casual traditional style," many Japanese wear these kinds of clothes after taking baths.


Furisode style, or "formal traditional clothes for young, unmarried girls." These elegant kimonos are worn often at weddings.


I'm not quite sure of the name of this style, but my Japanese friend who came with me to the show told me that it's something that would have been worn in the 90s as opposed to present day.

That's all for now, more to come later :)