What is your thought process when you look for a photo? It seems to be: “do they look over the top?” “do they have no sense of style” and “are they a bit retarded?” It’s an honest question and I’d love it answered because Japanese “fashion” and “streetsnaps” are bloody awful. And these are some of the best examples of how awful they are. Please discuss and enlighten.

Actually I think Japanese streets post one of the best street snaps… Wont say name here,but there is other blog that post snaps,that doesnt have as much variety as this blog here. Japanese fashion is some what crazy,it is not cat walk style from paris,milan ,new york.. It is unique styles and sometimes over the top,but that is what makes it special. Obviously you have no knowledge of japanese streetfashion or its history. I suggest you study that for better understanding the styles posted on “japanese streets”

@Roberto

I think that the M. Duilts made his point very well and I hope it will give you some hints on how to try to see beyond what is in front of you. Of course, to someone who never came to Japan, to someone who is not really acquainted or interested with/in Japanese street fashion, this might seem a bit over the top (the words “bloody awful” are a bit too rude for my taste). But then again would you really be interested in pictures that show the same things you can see on mannequin in shops or in the big magazines? What makes this website unique is the uniqueness of its subject!
Well … that is only my humble opinion ^^

@ Roberto

Your question is totally OK. Many westerners think Japanese Street Fashion is retarded. Thank to your question, we have a chance to explain. For me J. street fashion is very creative, crazy and playful! These folks try to INVENT something NEW, EXPERIMENT and PLAY with fashion. Of course, not all experiments end up well ^_ You should rather understand these folks as walking canvas and their fashion as ART. They add many new dimensions to the fashion which we have never seen before. They invent something we couldn’t even imagine! That’s why we should be thankful for their imagionation. Also, I admire them because they try to express their personality and an effort to be unique.

@ Roberto :
How can we illuminate you Roberto since you use words that close the doors. The difference is something that awakens the spirit and Japanese fashion consists precisely of elements that escape you. This is not serious don’t get angry either. And if it assaults you please feel free to look at things more hopeful for you. :)

@Joe: Beautifully said, Joe. Thank you.