18th Harajuku Fashion Walk

By Kjeld Duits, Monday July 29, 2013 - news

The Harajuku Fashion Walk, with deep Japanese roots, is slowly becoming an international event.

The Harajuku Fashion Walk started as 100% Japanese affair. But just two walks before it reaches the magic number 20, it is now truly turning into an international event. At yesterday’s Harajuku Fashion Walk, out of a total of 62 participants, no less than 22 people were from outside Japan. Almost a third! And an increasing number of cities around the world are now organizing their own Harajuku Fashion Walk. The Harajuku Fashion Walk is slowly becoming a movement.

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About the Author

Inspired by the stunningly creative street fashion that exploded on the streets of Tokyo and Osaka in the late 1990’s, photo-journalist Kjeld Duits launched JAPANESE STREETS in 2002. This makes JS one of the first fashion blogs on the net, and the very first to cover Japanese street fashion.

Comment （日本語もOK）

When will be the 20th Fashion Walk? which day?! ;)

Eloisa
Jul 29, 2013 (3303 days ago)

@Eloisa: The 20th Fashion Walk is scheduled for Sunday, November 24th. ^^ Will you join?

Kjeld Duits (author)
Jul 29, 2013 (3303 days ago)

I will be in Japan in September/October. I’d like to join one of, if it will be possible! So the days are already decided!? Could you tell me if there will be any in Sept/Oct? THANKS :)

Eloisa
Jul 29, 2013 (3303 days ago)

@Eloisa: In September, I think it will be on Sunday the 29th. Perhaps the Sunday before that. I’ll announce it on our twitter page.

Kjeld Duits (author)
Jul 29, 2013 (3303 days ago)

Horie is always so cutie, I want to be like her, one day~
As usual HFW is amazing. Congrats to everyone. Thanks for Share it with us ! !

Beatriz
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

＠Beatriz: Thank you for the support, Beatriz! ^^

Kjeld Duits (author)
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

Aimi’s new hair is awesome!! Really suits her.

Adam
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

Nice! And a few familiar faces there! :) This must’ve been fun! How many miles/km did you walk? I suppose a consideration of comfy shoes would be important? :)

Kimi
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

I love seeing so many people from outside Japan taking part too! It’s just nice to see people bonding over fashion like that ^_ Lovely pictures.

Jenni
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

@Adam: It brings out her forehead real well, don’t you think?

Kjeld Duits (author)
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

@Kimi: I don’t think many of the participants consider comfort when they dress for the HFW. ^_- We don’t really walk that much. Harajuku is not that large and the HFW takes only 2 hours, with a 30 to 45 minute break in between for shooting photos and socializing.

Kjeld Duits (author)
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

@Jenni: Yes, it is a very interesting and unexpected, but nice development!

Kjeld Duits (author)
Jul 30, 2013 (3303 days ago)

I LOVE JAPANESE STREETS It’s a beautiful experience! I wanna be there!