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Pose Like a JoJo Character in These Mayla Shoes

Samantha Low — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:20:58 +0000

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an anime that’s known for a lot of things, including its incredibly stylish characters. In this latest collaboration with anime apparel brand, Mayla, you can now strut your stuff like a JoJo protagonist on a fashion runway. Stylish Golden Wind Shoes The shoes are specifically inspired by characters from JoJo’s Bizarre […]

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Lacoste Sets Out to the High Seas with One Piece Collaboration

Samantha Low — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:46:01 +0000

Manga and anime fashion collaborations are fairly commonplace these days, but it’s rare when you find an international luxury brand ready to showcase their nerdy side. Enter French label Lacoste and their latest One Piece line! Lacoste Gets the One Piece Treatment The brand is well known for its iconic crocodile, often depicted as a […]

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Photographing Koenji’s Vibrant Fashion Scene by Night

Victoria Bennett — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:38:37 +0000

This article appeared in Made in Japan Vol. 4. To read the entire issue, click here. It’s a Friday evening in Koenji. Swaths of workers pour out of the station and cross the road while the sound of an acoustic guitar washes through the warm air. Young groups begin gathering noisily by a saxophonist, as a […]

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New Attack on Titan High Heeled Shoes Are Both Beautiful and Creepy

Samantha Low — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:17 +0000

Note, this article may contain spoilers related to the ending of the anime, Attack on Titan. When looking back on the end of Attack on Titan, you might recall epic yet tragic images such as the Doomsday Titan surrounded by an army of Colossal Titans. Japanese shoe label Mayla has gone one step further (see […]

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Shojo Anime, Y2K Fashion and the Comeback of Dress Over Pants

Aya Sato — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:54:51 +0000

If you’ve been on anime TikTok recently, you might have scrolled through some users who are recreating outfits from their favorite shojo anime and manga heroines from the 2000s. Shojo refers to the genre that typically targets adolescent girls and young adult women with its common tropes and narrative themes of romance, cute aesthetics, school […]

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Rainy Season Style: How To Stay Both Dry and Fashionable During Tsuyu

Mimana Kiel — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:54:53 +0000

Are you tired of darting between sheltered buildings every time it rains? Tsuyu — the rainy season — is here, and we’ve got some fantastic rain gear recommendations that will transform your rainy-day dread into excitement. From innovative umbrellas to quirky rain ponchos and comfy rain boots, we’ve curated a collection sure to keep you […]

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Move Over Family Mart, Lawson Socks Are Here

Samantha Low — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:20:52 +0000

Where were you when Family Mart socks took over Japanese social media? Back in 2021, the iconic green and blue stripes blew us all away with their retro vibe and thick, comfy cotton. More than just a fashion statement, convenience store fiends finally had a way to showcase their affiliation as more and more both […]

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Katyusha: How a Russian Character Turned Into A Disney Accessory Icon

Aya Sato — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:14:05 +0000

When visiting Tokyo Disney Resort, it’s very popular to dress up, decking yourself out in Disney merchandise and accessories to show your enthusiasm. Indeed, it’s part of the theme park experience. So it came as no surprise that with the recent opening of the Fantasy Springs area at Tokyo DisneySea, fans rushed to gift shops […]

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The Complete Guide to Japanese Colored Contacts: Types and Where to Buy

Wakaba Oto — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:17:24 +0000

Colored contacts are the crown jewel of Japanese beauty. Renowned for their high quality, innovative designs and safety standards, Japanese colored contacts set the gold standard. From high schoolers to models, millions in Japan use them daily. Actresses and influencers are even launching their own lines. The domestic market is booming, estimated at a staggering […]

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You Can Now Buy Glasses Themed After Popular Gacha Game Fate/Grand Order

Samantha Low — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:38:28 +0000

Fate/Grand Order fans can style out like a true gacha gamer with a new collaboration between the hit mobile game and the Japanese brand, Eyemirror. The glasses are inspired by Mash Kyrielight, a character from the game who also wears spectacles. Called the “Mash Kyrielight (shielder)” model, it differs from a previously released pair of […]

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