Thursday, April 14, 2011

Vintage with Far Eastern flair

I thought that we could take a virtual trip to Japan. This way we don't have the long plane ride nor the crippling jet-lag. The concept of vintage seems to be predominantly North American, so I wanted to see what the fashionistas in the far east are wearing...
(images courtesy of tokyofashion.com)

Vintage Lace, Fur Hat & Jean Paul Gaultier Bag

She is looking very Boho chic with a
Gautier purse slug casually on her arm

Pink Vintage Dress and Hanging Suspenders in Harajuku

Boots are the stars here, along with
her peasant dress and his
casually hanging suspenders
.

Vintage Layers, Pink Sweater & Hats in Harajuku

Men are keeping up with vintage trends
as well as the women. The key
word here seems to be layers.

Japanese Guy with Pop Art Jacket & Toile Pants

Here is a cool teen in relaxed toile
print pants and pop-art vintage jacket.
The look is relaxed and layered,

These girls look like they're having a
lot of fun. On the left, she is wearing
a peasant skirt and vintage Girl Guides
hat complete with achievement pins!
Her friend has a fashionable bow in
her hair, a very fashionable accessory
in Toyko these days.