Style

August 24, 2018

Japanese Designer Combines Traditional Kimonos With Modern Streetwear

The Japanese fashion scene is known for its quirky sense of style. From cutesy Kawaii-inspired outfits to creative cosplay, we’ve seen many extraordinary looks emerge from the “Land of the Rising Sun” (take pigeon-themed high heels for example). And while traditional garments such as the kimono still remain popular, they’re often worn with a modern twist. One item of traditional Japanese clothing to recently get a redesign is the hanten.

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July 13, 2018

Japan Is in Love With This Bodybuilding Landscaper Who Became a Citizen

Many of us love to travel, but most of us wouldn’t dream of giving up citizenship to the country in which we were born. Swedish-born Jakob Sebastian Björk, however, fell so in love with the country of Japan that he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. In fact, he had to renounce his original nationality because dual citizenship goes against Japanese law. He now proudly goes by the name Tatsumasa Murasame.

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May 3, 2018

30 Flower-Themed Accessories To Celebrate Spring in Style

Spring is finally in full bloom! As symbols of nature’s regeneration, flowers transform the landscape and inject vital color into our winter-weary lives. And while bouquets of beautiful blooms often make the perfect pick-me-up gift for most occasions, their short life span means that they won’t last forever.

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February 27, 2018

Woman Creates Exquisite “Wearable Storybook” Dress Inspired by a French Town

Pairing an admiration for haute couture with an appreciation for the Hauts-de-France, French fashion designer Sylvie Facon has created Hommage à Arras (“Homage to Arras”), an exquisite evening gown that pays tribute to the historic town. Featuring everything from intricate illustrations to “iridescent lace and pearls,” the dress puts a storybook spin on French fashion. At first glance, the fanciful frock looks like a fantastical work of fiction.

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