Trend Alert: Turning Japanese

March 4, 2008

Some trends take a while to warm up to. Such was the case with turning Japanese. Don't get me wrong: I love sushi, martial arts films and Memoirs of a Geisha, I just haven't found any items that suit me from "The Land of the Rising Sun." Alas, fashion has worked its mojo once again and origami folds, cherry blossoms and obi belts have some serious staying power — Rachel Weisz turned Japanese in Alexander McQueen's shift dress at left. Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so . . .

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17 Comments

karenpanna 4 years 37 weeks

I find the high-fashion take on Japanese clothes rather interesting. Obis aren't supposed to give the hourglass shape like that. I feel like that sometimes people become fans of "things Japanese" without actually knowing anything about other than its pretty. Perhaps, I have lived in Japan too long and I'm desensitized to all the hype...

berrymix 5 years 11 weeks

i love japanese prints and patterns! and harajuku girls are cute!

girlfriday 5 years 11 weeks

I love Rachel. I think she's fabulous no matter what. Although, I would have put her in a more muted red, or a pink with that gray. But it's small potatoes. She works it.

girlfriday 5 years 11 weeks

I love Rachel. I think she's fabulous no matter what. Although, I would have put her in a more muted red, or a pink with that gray.But it's small potatoes. She works it.