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Fashion Culture

4 August 2025

Gyaru Meaning: Where Japan’s Gal Subculture Came From

It starts with heavy lashes and bold outfits, but what drives a look that refuses to blend in? The answer might say more about society than style....

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    Hello Kitty & Japan’s Kawaii Culture

    Explore the captivating world of Hello Kitty Kawai...

    hello kitty figure representing kawaii culture and japanese cuteness aesthetic with global influence on fashion design and pop culture.
    Explore the captivating world of Hello Kitty Kawai...

    Written by: Samantha Arnaldo

    9 January 2024
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    Rebirth of the Kimono: Tracing the Historic Revival of Japan’s Timeless Icon

    The kimono is dubbed as the national dress of Japa...

    woman wearing a traditional japanese kimono representing japanese cultural clothing history and the revival of the kimono as an iconic national dress.
    The kimono is dubbed as the national dress of Japa...

    Written by: Samantha Arnaldo

    13 December 2022
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    Shibuya Subcultures as a Reflection of Japan’s History

    Crowded crossings become archives clothes signal r...

    busy shibuya street in tokyo with bright city lights crowds and fashion culture representing japanese youth subcultures and urban lifestyle.
    Crowded crossings become archives clothes signal r...

    Written by: Samantha Arnaldo

    3 October 2022

Fashion culture in Japan is a unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern flair. From the kimono to avant-garde street fashion, we explore how Japan’s rich cultural history shapes the styles seen today. Discover why Japan has become a global fashion capital, leading the way with bold designs, intricate craftsmanship, and a keen eye for innovation.

  • model wearing dramatic black avant garde fashion inspired by japanese designers like rei kawakubo and yohji yamamoto challenging traditional western fashion silhouettes.

    The Emergence of Japanese Avant-Garde Fashion

    In the early 1980s, Japanese Avant-Garde Fashion was brought to the West by Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Y...

    By: Samantha Arnaldo

    17 June 2022
  • close up of hands sewing traditional japanese hanten jacket showing craftsmanship fabric stitching and detailed textile work in wafuku clothing.

    The Hanten Jacket: An Essential Japanese Cold-Weather Garment

    It’s no surprise that this traditional piece, the Hanten jacket, is deemed a must-have today. Read m...

    By: Simon Martin

    3 May 2022
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on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
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My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
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