Unique look! Very interesting to notice how the Japanese really love to layer their clothing and generally seem to show less skin than Americans.

@Kjeld: I wonder why that is? A cultural ideal about modesty? Yes, I think you have a great point about the Japanese attention to detail. That seems particularly true with the decora fashion, but just about every other genre, as well.

@Kjeld: Yes, that is a good questions as well! I never knew that about Japan, thanks for the information. That is pretty surprising for me to learn, but I can understand with the Western influence affecting them. I’ve read about some of the ways the Western world changed Japan before, but hadn’t heard about the nudity. That’s also odd to me that they would encourage covering up because it seems that nudity is more accepted in Europe (especially compared to America). This is a great discussion topic, for sure. :)

I love his style, and I think I am starting to see a new trend of unnatural hair color over black/dark hair. For example, usually people bleach the hair then add the color, so you notice it more..But I’ve seen a few shots recently where it appears the unnatural color (green or blue for instance) is added on top of the black. REALLY cool!

And about the showing skin, that is interesting. What’s interesting now is you also find a sort of a Japanese “western take” on showing skin. For example, lots of the extreme gyaru girls who sometimes behave much differently publicly as far as what they show, than many of the heavily layered girls in Harajuku and other vintage/high fashion places. I noticed lots of Japanese girls wear sexy lingerie-esque tops with even prostitute looking tights and super mini skirts and high heeled boots. I’m not saying this is what is cool in Tokyo now at all, especially with the fashion crowd but it is definitely still there.