An Era of Growth and Stability on Cards in Japanese Retail Sector

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According to Japan Consuming reports, the apparel market of Japan is all set to witness an era of growth and steadiness after two years of decline.

Although the apparel sales recorded an incremental growth of 0.4 percent in the fiscal year 2012, a strong growth rate of 5.2 percent was averaged by the top 100 retailers in the market. With such impressive growth rate, market leaders have acquired above 60 percent share of the apparel market. Most of the growth was delivered by the specialty chains but the e-commerce businesses also delivered handsome sales growth in the market.

The fiscal year 2012 was a good year for apparel retail stores in Japan. In spite of recording less than 2.3 percent sales growth of the year before, the market was on path of recovery only for the second time since 2003. The highlights of overall Japanese apparel retailing are as follows:

• Year on year average sales growth among the top 100 was 5.2 percent, increase of a significant 2.0 points on FY 2011.

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• The real growth came basically from two channels. While e-commerce rose nearly 7.2 percent, specialty retailing recorded 10 percent growth. The general merchandise stores or supermarkets and department stores went down 1 percent on average, indicating greater stability in these channels.

• Specialty chains dominated the top 10 retailer list of the highest growth. Direct marketers Jupiter Shop Channel and Start Today were also in the list.

• The top 100 retailers in combine shared more than 63 percent of the apparel market and 48 percent of apparel, accessories and footwear market.

Specialty Chains Dominate but E-Commerce Growing Fast Too

In the last 15 years, the specialty chains have been successfully increasing their market share as an apparel vendor. All the new entrants have infused the sector with new growth, innovation and ideas. There are several new entrants, such as Mash Style Lab, Trinity Arts and F.O. International, in the top 100 rankings.

All the new developments in Japanese retail market say volumes about the presence and influence of Japanese fashion trends on the global platform.

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Follow the Latest Trends in Suits this Season

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For fashion conscious men, their wardrobe always has to be up-to-date. One of the most important ensembles in a man’s wardrobe is a suit. Now, if a man is to choose a fashionable suit for the new season, he has to make sure that the suit is universal in appeal and well tailored in the right colour.

The suit a man chooses to be a part of his wardrobe for the fall-winter collection of 2013-2014 has to fit the trends that are ruling the season. The suit models have to be up to the mark and current.

What is ‘in’ this season?

If you want to buy or tailor a suit this season, you can very well go for suits that have long jackets or the three-piece suit that will never go out of style. The trends that prevail in the season are the futuristic styles, the retro style, military or safari style, the sophisticated classic, etc. The formal suit is also very much in fashion this season.

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Designs incorporated to make suits and men’s wear more stylish

• Coat

• Collarless jacket

• Low scye pants with cuffs

• Zipper

• Belt-cummerbund and various other elements

The belt has been much in vogue this season in suit collections of 2013-2014, fall-winter. Suits with belts have been very much in fashion. The military designs with belts have also come into the spot light. Japanese fashion trends for men are very much in focus all year round but when it comes to belts, the Japanese obi-belt is excluded from the list.

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Patterns, Designs & Colours

A combination of various elements is extremely trendy this season. For example, a combination of various colours and textures are used to create new block designs. The trendy materials include:

• Tweed

• Leather

• Wool fabrics

• Velvet textures

• Denim, etc.

Also, the jacket lapels are made of satin or other kinds of shiny material. The colours that dominate other than black and grey are:

• Beige

• Chocolate

• Red

• Military

• Burgundy

• Emerald

• Cobalt blue

• Dark ink

• Rust, etc.

Designs like stripes, graphics, checks and abstract prints are very trendy this fall-winter. So, if you want to buy or make a suit to fit the trends of the new season, these are the tips to follow.

Winter is here; Time to Prepare a New Wardrobe

Fashion is something that keeps on changing, from time to time, place to place and season to season. Japanese fashion, know for quirky designs and styles, follow the same rule.

Fashion in Japan is more like any addiction. Young boys and girls, dressed up in bizarre costumes, envisage deep respect for fashion and subcultures. They are the fashion’s biggest ambassadors to the world.

Winter has set in the Japan. Now, one can see different fashion trends altogether occurring at the same time throughout the big cities in Japan. It’s time to collect winter clothing and accessories and prepare an all new wardrobe. But, before that you need to know the running fashion trends in Japan this season.

Tailored Suits and Jackets are always in Fashion

When it comes to winter, many people fail to think beyond tailored jackets and trousers and blocked hats. Though these are typically considered men’s wear items but they are also popular among the Japanese women. Old men’s sleeper like shoes and cardigans with British-styled fabrication are other men’s wear items now popular among the women.

Stunning Lure is a Popular Brand

If you have ever lived in Japan, you will be aware of the craziness among people for Stunning Lure’s collection, which is known for its Glamorous Sports trend in range. Everything at the brand’s outlet is edgy, individual and incredibly wearable.

Biker’s Jacket with Black Boots

Another quite popular trend in Japan these days is wearing biker’s jacket. You can buy one at Topshop but be ready to pay a fortune for a jacket that has your liking of design. Washed rider jackets are refreshing and most importantly they are in fashion. Get a pair of black boots to co-ordinate with the rider jacket.

Fur items for Winter

Mix and match clothing is absolutely acceptable in Japanese fashion. In the winter, people like to wear different colours and designs of winter fashion accessories. If you like fur items, you are spoilt for choices in the Japanese market, as fur items made of sheep, goats and rabbits are easily available in many shops. Beautiful women love to wear bright fur outerwear with natural tone.

Simplistic and Minimalistic Look

When you take a look at the men’s fashion trends, you will be surprised to find out that women’s fashion offer different varieties than men’s wear. If someone likes simplicity and minimalistic look, they also have lots of different options available in the market. Such women can’t go wrong if they decide to wear black and white cloth with gold accessories. You will look chic and elegant.

There are many other winter fashion trends doing rounds of the market in Japan.

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Denim Catching up with Other Japanese Fashion Trends

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Japanese youths are known for their exceptional fashion sense. Whatever they wear instantly becomes hit in the fashion world and keenly followed by the people all around the world. Teenagers in Japan are extremely fashion conscious and prefer to wear funky apparels with accessories while classical clothing like denim jeans are popular among people of all age groups.

The denim buffs around the world look upon Japanese denim as one of the best and of very high quality whereas Japanese people think of indigenous denim differently. They think highly of American denim and consider it as a real deal. The awesomely crafted Japanese denim does not enjoy the kind of popularity it deserves in the own country.

In the modern times, the rugged and rough jeans have become a real fashion staple. However, middle age Japanese people still prefer to wear clean and elegant design of denim jeans. They do not own a large collection of denim jeans in their wardrobe and a simple pair of jeans is enough for most of them.

Japanese Jeans Association working Hard to Popularise Denim Jeans

However, the Japanese Jeans Association is putting in great efforts to change the existing perception about denim jeans. Their hard works are paying off, as many people these days have started wearing denim fabrics.

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Denim jeans are slowly and gradually catching up with other Japan fashion trends and subcultures. Lots of young as well as middle aged men and women in Japan have started wearing denim fabrics.

Top Denim Jeans Brands in Japan

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With over the top cuts, detail and branding, popular brands like Evisu and Momotaro have specific bad-boy image. They are highly fashionable, well-respected and hugely regarded brands that everybody cannot afford to buy.

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On the other hand, the Pure Blue is considered well-behaved product in the Japanese denim fashion industry. Pure Blue is all about simple designs and understated cuts and does not have big branding patch on the back of the products. There is tiny leaf detailed at the back of jeans and can hardly be noticed but specifies the quality of jeans.

Best Jeanist Award

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Along with the top notch brands, the Japanese Jeans Association is working tremendously hard to popularise the denim jeans among the fashion conscious people of Japan. The association has started presenting annual “Best Jeanist Award” to attract the jeans aficionados. This award is given to the celebrities whom general public choose by voting. Their looks and appearance in jeans are keenly watched over before voting.

Japanese youths have freedom to choose their outfits from a vast range of collection available at the stores. If you are visiting Japan, you will have plenty of options to buy denim jeans at the high-end stores.

The World of Fashion heavily Influenced by Japan

People know Japan by many names and tags. Some know it as ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’, a geographical tag that was given to the country for being the first country to see the sun rise. Many also know Japan as the personification of history, culture, heritage and tradition. Japan is also considered as the technology hub or the technology capital of the world. But besides all of this, people often miss out on the world of Fashion in Japan.

Not many people know this but Japan is not influenced by western trends, in fact, it is the other round. Most of the fashion trends first start in Japan and then is spread across the world. The fashion capitals of the world, Milan, Paris and New York are deeply influenced by Japanese styles and fashion trends. Many European and American fashion designers launch their collections basing it completely on Japan trends.

One huge example of how Japanese fashion trends influence world fashion is camouflage motifs. These motifs first started in Ura-hara before it travelled all over the world. Japanese fashion might not be as famous as European fashion but some of the big names in global fashion are highly influenced by trends set in Japan or even the essence of Japan. One of the most unique Japanese fashion trends that struck UK was a Japanese undergarment called fundoshi. Sharefun released underwear like Japanese Fundoshi in the UK. Many in the UK have tried out the product and found it to be extremely comfortable. The linen that these undergarments are made of is snug and keeps you at ease at all times. 

The national outfit of Japan, the Kimono, has also inspired many fashion designers to make shirts, blouses and tops in the same design. Big names in the fashion world like Christian Dior and many more have been inspired by many Japanese fashion trends like the Samurai ensemble. Why even bags have been designed by using the Japanese hair knot style. The main fashion revolution in Japan started in the 80’s. Stalwarts in the world of Japanese fashion, like Issey Miyake, Comme de Garcons and Kohji Kamamoto, brought about the first changes. That revolution was later continued by brands like Kenz, Uniqlo and Muji. Many ‘western’ designers go to Japan to draw inspiration for their new collections. Therefore, western fashion has been heavily influenced by Japanese art and culture.

Autumn: The Season of New Trends in Japan! by Pretzel William

Japanese Love to follow the Changing Fashion Trends

Japan is known for its remarkable fashion trend. Fashion lovers love to follow Japanese fashion trends and everything about it. Their fashion trend is accepted even on the international runways. If you are a fashion freak, you must know the Japanese fashion virtues and what is the inspiration for designers there. The country has many facets for the designers – their history, tradition and modern culture. It is even interesting to see that each designer has a unique way to relate their design to contemporary fashion.

In Japan the tradition and modern culture walk hand-in-hand. When you go to explore the fashion trend in Japan, you will be surprised to see that traditional costumes designed in latest fashion are very much adorable among young people. The samurai-warrior and the geisha costumes are still quite popular and people love to wear them on special occasion or festivals. The traditional silk kimonos are designed with different types of prints, sometimes big or small.

• If you see the warrior approach cloth from Haider Ackermann, you will surely love the entire collection. Everything is assembled so beautifully that even traditional dresses become fashion icons.

• Lanvin & Uniqueness are the other brand who designs clothes on stronger view with minimal effort.

• Japanese use vibrant colors in prints. With the arrival of summer, light and airy clothes with floral print in light colors can be seen everywhere.

• Double-eyelid has caught the fancy of young Japanese girls. They put it on to look attractive and make a style statement.

• Some of the cliché fashion trends can be seen on the Japanese metropolis streets.

• Cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya and Sendai are the main centers of uber-cool fashion trends.





If you see working professionals in adorning executive dresses then you will also see young boys and girls in cool funky attire. Japanese Fashion Trend is a way to restore confidence and show positive energy. Some of the latest Japanese street fashion trends are: Lolita, Gyaru, Decora, Shironuri, Oshare kei, Dolly Kei, Fairy kei, Mori girl etc.





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The street fashion trend in the country is known for its mix and match of different style and genres. The country is blesses to have such live and vibrant fashion sense among its people. The immediate fashion trend is influenced from China, Taiwan and Korea. There are many shopping malls in the metro cities where the Current Japanese fashion trends is clearly visible.                                                                            

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Fashion Trends that Reign Japan

Japan is heaven for fashionistas. They who know the fashion love everything about Japanese fashion. Such is the acceptance that Japan-inspired trends have come on the international runways as well.

If you are a fashion freak and follow international fashion trends, you must be aware of the virtues of Japanese fashion. Have you ever though where from Japanese designers take inspiration?

Japan has many facets to offer inspiration to the designers. Its history, tradition and modern culture are simply exemplary and have a lot to inspire the fashion designers. It is interesting to notice that each designer has a unique way to interpret their inspiration to contemporary fashion.

Traditional Wears Translated in Modern Designs

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When you delve deep to explore the Japanese fashion trends, you will be amazed to find out that traditional costumes translated into modern designs are very much liked by the younger generation. The samurai-warrior and geisha costumes are still quite popular and form everyday pieces of clothing. Another big trend to look up to is prints inspired traditional motifs of silk kimonos.

If you take a look at the warrior approach on clothing from Haider Ackermann, you will grow fond of entire collection. The designer puts everything such beautifully that even a traditional form becomes wearable. Lanvin and Uniqueness are the other designers who take the minimal way out and design clothes on strong view.

Japanese-inspired prints are more about vibrant colours. With the onset of summer, floral prints on light and airy clothing can be seen everywhere. Besides, you can get to see some of the cliche fashion trends on the bustling streets of Japanese metropolises.

If, on one side of block, you can see working men and women adorning executive dresses then on the other, there are young girls and boys dressed outrageously in funky clothes. Japan is blessed to have such a vibrant fashion sense among its pupil.

Double-Eyelids Catching Fancy of Young Japanese Girls

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Adorning double-eyelid has caught fancy among the young Japanese girls. Though the issue might be controversial for many individuals but it has over-gripped the fashion sense of young petite beauties.

Young girls put on double eyelid to make a statement and to look attractive, fashionable and modern. There are many takes of this sensuous fashion trend. Many take it as a way to restore confidence and show off positive energies.

At the end, the major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya and Sendai, among others are the centre of uber-cool fashion trends. There are many shopping centres in the major cities where you can find out everything reining the Japanese fashion world.

Japan is a Shopper’s Paradise for Tourists and Locals Alike

For tourists who love to shop, Japan is the place. Yes, you heard right. The country where antiquity meets modernity, you will find a shopper’s paradise. Towns and cities are filled with high end boutiques and small shops filled with goodies you can buy while you are visiting the land of the rising sun. We all think that Japan is all about, history, culture, tradition and heritage but the country is also very up to date with fashion trends and the bustling towns are full of stores from which you can shop.

In Tokyo, the Old Tokyo Post Office has been revamped and launched as Kitte, a seven storey shopping mall. The mall has products from all over Japan under one roof and you will also find various designer labels there. The entrance is well-lit and extremely spacious and it will surely blow you away. On the 6th floor of the building there is an outdoor garden. The fifth and sixth floor of the building are dedicated to food and the restaurants on these floors are extremely interesting. Amazing and traditional kitchenware is available at Kitte. Many branded clothes shops fill the floors at this shopping heaven. You can pick up souvenirs from the mall, perhaps a pretty tote bag? Citizens and tourist visit this shopping plaza as it has an interesting blend of typical Japanese handicraft and modern items. There is also a deli in the basement that serves brilliant take away food.

One of the most desirable places to shop in Japan is Ginza. Ginza is well renowned for its high end boutiques, stores and cafes. All the famous brands are available here and these fashion labels have also opened up restaurants of their own where gourmet cuisine is served. The shoppers can take a break from shopping and grab a bite at these places.

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Shinjuku is one of the busiest towns in Japan. There are department stores, book stores and electrical appliance stores that surround the station in Shinjuku. These stores are filled with customers at all times. There is an underground mall where you can find the best bargains. There is a discount store along Yasukuni Dori, and you will find arcades, restaurants and theatres at Kabuki-cho.

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A shopping guide in Japan is extremely important so that you do not get lost in the crowd of busy streets and it is advisable to read up blogs on the shopping scenario of the country so that you will know where to shop.

With Autumn Passed, Hope for a Remarkable Summer Fashion Trends in Japan

Long locks of hair, tanned skin and the long nails are keen to make a statement on the global platform. If this kind of fashion sense appeals to you, well you are one of the Black Diamond women.

This fashion trend is very much there to see on the streets of Japan. This fashion trend has been dubbed as “gal” and is ready to fly in the face of conventional ideas of feminine beauty. The pale skin and black hair trend has its root in the Japan of 1990s. This was the time, when Japanese fashion trends started to evolve. Dying hair brown and going to tanning salons was a hit thing amongst the teen girls in Japan.

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The rebel fashion trend can be very much seen in the fashion district of Harajaku and other areas.

With the onset of summer season, airy and floral patterned clothes are very much in demand. But, when it comes about the ongoing fashion trends, you will like to take note of the previous trend that made its presence felt in between the youths and teenage population of Japan.

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 The autumn season in Japan is all about vibrant colours and furs. Last season was also very much patterned on the same fashion trends. Tailored jackets and trousers with blocked hats were something outrageously preferred by the Japanese women. The fashionable wears were supplemented with old men’s slipper like shoes and cardigans. British fabrication had a large influence on this fashion trend.

The Stunning Lure is one brand that most of the Japanese people are in love with. The edgy and individual collection available at the brand’s showroom is incredibly wearable. With a vast range of sportswear, Stunning Lure was one of the most popular brands in the previous autumn season.

The topshop had a great range of biker’s jacket. Irrespective of the high price range, these jackets were quite popular amongst the bikers. Most of them preferred to couple the jacket with black boots.

And, who says patterned clothes no more look classy and fashionable? If you look at the previous season’s Japanese fashion trends, you will realise that these are still in fashion. The key motive behind this fashion trend was to lift up the mood.

Fur items are always in demand in Japan. A large number of Japanese women had adorned fur clothes with lots of vigour and enthusiasm.

Last but not the least; accessories have always been very popular in Japan. Supplementing the dresses with designer and colourful accessories has always been a stylish thing in the Japan.

With so much of choices available in the last autumn season, hope for a remarkable summer fashion trends is very high amongst the Japanese fashionistas.

New Trends Engulf Japan this Spring-Summer by Pretzel William

Experiencing the unseen and the unknown of Japan

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Travel experiences are the most treasured of all; people from different parts of the world visit places far and near to gather unique travel experiences. In fact some people feel that they don’t require any expert advice to visit a place abroad; they can do fine with last minute plans. While sometime, it’s the word of the mouth that works for us, at other times its expert advice that inspire us to consider a trip generating an out-of-the-world experience. Other than seeking inspiration from family, friends and relatives, travelers are also encouraged by different kinds of travel blogs giving an insight into the nooks and corners of world, that are worth visiting. 

In recent times we have witnessed how Japan has come into the forefront as a top travel destination with a wealth of sight and scenes. japaneselifestyles.blogspot.com is one such travel blog, revealing upcoming travel themes of Japan and other awe-inspiring aspects a travel enthusiast may fall for while visiting the land of the rising sun. 

Knowing well, that there is no age for sharing one’s travel experience or being part of a trip, This blog looks into the appealing areas in Japan which will interest travel folks at large. After all, the satisfaction one gets from seeing the unseen and knowing the unknown can hardly be expressed in words. This whole new blog has been created to welcome travel enthusiasts and share their experiences through interesting write-ups that also give an insight into appealing topics related to Japanese destinations, culture, fashion food and a lot more. 

At  japaneselifestyles.blogspot.com, a travel enthusiast will get the opportunity to consider a quick glance at the picturesque landscapes, vibrant culture, robust art-forms and heritage that still prevail across this Asiatic landmass. In fact a short go through on the blog will help a person find the best shopping destinations in Japan, the local flavours that will interest the foodie, Japanese interiors, seasonal festive celebrations, Japanese recipes for the gourmand and a lot more that one will get to know once he visits the blog. 

The blog is a friendly platform for travel enthusiasts who also pen and share their experiences through this common podium. There are also other popular posts that will entice bloggers from across the world to join and experience a fun ride through the wonderful Japanese landscapes. So, what are you waiting for? Information on every aspect of Japan is just a few clicks away.

Set the Trend with Japanese Fashion This Autumn

It is true that Western fashion has dominated the world but again regional influences have their own value. Japanese fashion has a distinguished approach. Japanese fashion imposes a strange mix of the convention and contemporary. Fashionable style of the land of the rising sun is not new. In fact innovative approaches prevail since many centuries.

With the start of the 21st century revolution in fashion trend took place in Japan. A new kind of fashion known as street fashion has arrived and this seeks the attention of the Japanese youth as well as millions of fashion lovers all across the world. The key result of this fashion was the customization of fashion for a complete change. It is the fusion of fashion trends and adoption of different traditions that brought these things into the international limelight.

The present day Japanese fashion is a mix of local and foreign labels and this introduces a new trend. The range of styles varies greatly as well. There is no doubt that the Japanese fashion trend has undergone constant changes in styles over the decades. But, fashion is what keeps on changing according to the likes and preferences of the masses.

Different seasons in Japan witness different kind of wardrobes and fashion trends coming into the limelight. However, irrespective of the season, Japanese fashion styles are known to influence through dark colours and designs that bear a typical architectural richness. When we talk of dark colours then it is the season of autumn where more and more people are seen sporting jackets and trousers of rich and bright colours.

If you love the Japanese fashion trends then you surely will love Stunning Lure’s collections. This collection flaunts a lot of sport wear range. You can go for a rider jacket and team it with a pair of black boots if you love to flaunt sportswear. For the cold and chilly days you can try out patterned cloth from the Japanese fashion trends to lift up your mood. Another common trend in the autumn days is using leather with fur.

To add a unique touch to your wardrobe you can try out Levi’s Made and Crafted long wrap. This really is unique. If you want to go for something bright then you can try out a blue fur coat of Stunning Lure. Again, for trench coat, you can go for Spick and Span’s long trench coat. For knitwear, you can go for Acne’s loose stitched ones.

For your beautiful legs you can try out the T strap pumps. There is a great versatility of colours available as well. With the Japanese fashion trends therefore you can leave too much of an impression and fill, your wardrobe with something that will never get old in terms of fashion.

Latest Fashion Trends in Japan Are All About Chaste Designs and Vibrant Colours by Pretzel William

Japan Explicitly Welcoming the Stylishness of the West for Autumn-Winter collection

Last year’s autumn had witnessed how Japan had welcomed style statements that were chic and wonderful. The autumn winter collection had brought with it one-of-a-kind clothing inspired by the glitz of the west and the simplicity of the east. I had witnessed the eye-catching collection stocked by some of the major fashion stores across Tokyo. They were so tempting that I had effortlessly bagged quite a number of autumn outfits.

While wandering about these shops, I had noticed that a majority of fashion outlets were solely selling autumn winter collection. I was completely floored by the wide range of winter wear sold across Tokyo and other parts of Japan; previously I had noticed trousers and tailored jackets dominantly rule men’s winter wardrobe collection; but last year I was quite surprised to find the same jackets and trousers capture women’s attention. Additionally there were the elderly sporting simple cardigans and pairing their woolens with slipper type shoes.

Being a shopaholic I can’t resist myself from visiting shops; I was completely head over heels for the edgy and wonderful collection offered by Stunning Lure. Most of all the wardrobe collection included everything that looked wearable and beautiful to me. Again!! I could not hold back my temptations as my eye balls started exploring the vivid colours used for the trendy looking sportswear.

As I did a quick go through, I found the autumn collection bear resemblance with previous year’s UK fashion trends. Top shop was selling one of the finest rider jackets for winter; the cool full sleeved upper outfits outwardly spoke of stylishness; though after seeing the price tags I had to quit the idea of bagging a few of those winter wrap-ups. The problem arose when I was trying to find biker wears for a reasonable price. There weren’t any and I was quite heart-broken at it. 

While studying last year’s Japanese fashion trend during the winter months, I had chanced upon women wearing patterned clothes that were stylish. The solid colours added to beauty of the patterns. I even found some people sporting clashing patterns; wow!! They all looked incredibly smart in the contrasting designs. Clash patterns are nowadays making quite news in the fashion industry. Fur-wears were also amongst the top choices for japans’ Autumn Winter collection. While some were donning dyed fur, others kept it simple with natural tones. I personally feel that the natural tones add a little more stylishness to the furry attires. Last year’s Autumn-Winter wardrobe collection wooed me quite a lot and I am expecting that this year’s winter season will arrive with even more interesting fashion collections.

Exceptional Range of Products in Shopping Houses of Japan

If you are visiting Japan, do not miss on shopping around the bustling cities. You have ample opportunities to buy things of your taste. There are several shopping places available with trendy clothes and traditional souvenirs to bring home. If you are fascinated with Japanese fashion trends, you can find eye catchy collections at the street shops.

KITTE: A new shopping hub

The Old Tokyo Central Post Office has been recently refurbished into a shopping hot spot. With a new name and modern concept, KITTE has been attracting tourists since the time it was re-launched. This 7 storied shopping hub has number of stores where you find trendy clothes and other merchandises.

On the 5th floor, there is a shop named Nakagawa Masashichi Shouten that is an ideal shopping centre for kitchen ware. Built with timeless and traditional Japanese values, this shop offers exceptional range of kitchen merchandises.

When you come down at 4th floor, CLASKA gallery & shop “DO” is available with a large number of souvenirs. You will like to buy a printed tote bag from here. Then there is Gelato Pique, an inner clothing brand, which offers soft and adorable design of clothes.

You will catch fancy of Double Standard Clothing’s spring collection. There is a wide range of well-tailored casual clothes available at the store.

Noda Horo Co. Ltd. kettle

Vegetable tea is a new trend in the beverage section. If you have fallen in love with vegetable tea after coming here in Japan, you will certainly like the Noda Horo Co. Ltd. kettle that is used to store vegetable tea. You can order this kettle on Amazon Japan; they are available with wide range of kettle in various colour and design.

Christmas Shopping

Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations in Japan. There is a tradition of gifting on the Christmas Eve. You can also present something unique and beautiful to yourself on the Christmas Day. At the Shibuya Loft, you have several beautiful gift choices available to present to others as well as to self.

The Rabito offers you iPhone covers whereas Coga’s wooden alarm clock is as fascinating as anything.

Shopping in Okinawa

Okinawa is one of the most famous shopping hotspots in Japan. If you are visiting this part of Japan, Ishigaki offers you unique and exceptional shopping options. Most shops are spread mainly on three streets around Euglena Mall. Several discerning products and gifts can be purchased at the boutiques and shops.

On the alleyways between Heiwa Street and Mutsumi Street, there is a vintage store selling cool vintage T-shirts and bric-a-brac. The hand dyed clothes are available in different design and colours.

You will have a great shopping experience in Japan. Almost every shopping hot spot is well connected with transportation system, so you will never feel any sort of hassle in commuting from one to another marketplace.

What all were “in” During the Autumn in Japan

People in southern hemisphere have started to feel chilly but it’s spring in Japan. The colourful season of spring brings joy and cherry in Japan. Although Japan has moved from the autumn season long ago but if you like to keep track on what all made fashion statement during the months of October and November in Japan, here are few autumn fashion trends amongst Japanese people.

Around the autumn season, garments and accessories stores on Japanese streets stock eye-catching and highly fashionable merchandises.

Tailored jackets along with trousers and blocked hats

Tailored jackets along with trousers and blocked hats are commonly considered by men but in the previous autumn, such stuffs were quite common to see on the Japanese women. The granddad style shoes and cardigans supplemented the style very well. This trend is vastly influenced by British fabrication.

Awesome collections at The Stunning Lure

The Stunning Lure’s collections made several people go crazy over it. Most Japanese people swear by this brand’s name and image. The edgy and individual collections are quite wearable and made it in vogue last autumn. If sporty collections attract you, it’s Stunning Lure’s collection for you.

Topshop offers stylish biker’s jackets
The Topshop had to offer several design of stylish biker’s jackets. Although they can cost you a huge amount of money but worth wearing if you love to ride bikes during the autumn season. Jackets with washed version look were hit amongst the high-speed bikers in Japan. To supplement the look, black boots were quite in fashion.

Mixed pattern was a huge hit in autumn season

And, who said that mixed patterns are no more in vogue? If you take a look at the autumn wardrobe, Japanese beauties will prove you wrong. The dark and cold was almost out of fashion, as most Japanese donned patterned clothes during the autumn season. Many people reasoned that it lifts their mood.

Fur was “in”

If you are into fur, PETA people might have an objection on your fashion sense but Japanese people seemed to be oblivion during autumn season. Clothes in natural dye colours look beautiful but outwears made up of bright fur were also quite in demand.

Simplistic and minimalist look with gold as “add on”

In comparison to the men’s wear, last autumn season was dominated with different designs in the women’s wear segments. Simplistic and minimalist fashion was the highlight of autumn fashion wears in Japan. Black and white seemed to fit perfectly on the chicks and the gold accessories added sophisticated looks.

Long warps were favourite in accessories section

Long warps added a twist to the autumn wardrobe, with many people mixing their clothes with scarf, bags or long cardigan, it seemed that fashion has come of age in Japan.

So, these collections featured frequently on top in Japanese fashion trends for autumn season. If you are on the tour to Japan anytime during the autumn season, you will not have any sort of difficulty in buying trendy clothes. Take a hint from previous year’s collection and get noticed in the months of autumn.

A Look at Evolving Fashion Trends in Japan

On my last visit to Japan, when I went to photograph some street fashion, I saw that the streets were already filling up with various new fashion trends that were fresh in the year 2013. Whoever still thinks that Japanese fashion is only about kimonos is highly mistaken. Japanese fashion trends are influenced by the ‘west’ but very well moulded to fit the Japanese climate. Some fashion trends are extremely funky while others are a little outlandish.

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W all know Japan to be the epitome of culture and heritage but in recent times, Japan has picked up pace and is now moving toe to toe with rest of the fashion world, if not ahead. Japan is a mixture of the old and the new; it is a country where antiquity meets modernity. However, Japanese people are extremely fashion conscious and are always dressed for the occasion.

As summer has almost set in, I saw many women wearing beautiful floral prints. Therefore, this season, if you take a look at the streets of any metropolis in Japan you will find women sporting a lot of floral prints. It could be dresses, shirts or blouses but fancy floral prints are definitely the talk of the town. These summery prints are highly in demand.

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Japanese fashion trends change every season much like fashion trends in any other country. The Japanese follow trends prevalent in all the fashion capitals of the world. So, don’t be stunned to see the trends of New York, Paris and Milan being sported by the people of Japan. If we talk about fashion trends, we can’t really leave out hairstyles, now can we? I saw a lot of women especially teenagers and girls in their early twenties, sport pretty hairstyles with wonderful accessories. I even saw some with simple plaits but gorgeous accessories. Some even sported OTT (Over the Top) accessories and yet carried them off beautifully.

Another very interesting and eye-catching theme I saw parading the streets of Japan was the cat-woman theme. Everything from headgear to footwear has a very cute cat style look. I saw girls sport caps with cat ears on them, skirts with ‘whiskers’ printed, et al. This trend is definitely growing in Japan and might be a huge hit this season. To study more about fashion trends in Japan you can check out some magazines and blogs on the net. Summer fashion in Japan has loads to offer.

An insight into new fashion trends in japan from Pretzel William