THE COLLAR FLIP, JAPAN

Did you know that this is a real thing?

All over sartorial Japan (at least in the Classic Italian sub-genre) guys flip their shirt collar to appear more nonchalant. Even the shops display the shirts with the collars flipped.

Being flawless. The usual.

Love the neutral outfit with the lime green nails. WERQ. She has a beautiful smile, too!

I usually hate a lot of jewelry on wrists, but this is so well put together! I’m in love.

OBSESSED. Dress, belt, jewelry… everything. Perfect. Wahhh.

EDIT: I just found out that this is Giovanna Battaglia [fashion editor of L’Uomo Vogue]! It would be her! Flawlessssss.

UGH. I want this Proenza Schouler jacquard wallet so much.

This outfit is so classy. DAT SKIRT.

fortunaforme:

lovedimanche:

A Streetstyle Named Perfection. Top marks go to this man.

Winner.

 Only thing I would change is the location of the tie clip. Does he not understand the concept of one? Haha. LOWERRRRR!

I have joined my friend Taylor Martin’s blog as a writer for a section on men’s fashion. As my first article, I took a more general approach and spoke about Asian fashion. My article kinda sucks, but whatevs. I’ll improve as the weeks go on.

In the past couple of years, there’s been a rise in the number of young Asian-American designers in the fashion industry. The Wall Street Journal stated in an article last September that many of the designers attribute their success to the cultural shift within their respective communities that has allowed them to steer away from traditional career expectations.

With the recent introduction of these unique designers, one has to wonder where they get their inspiration. Seeing as I, unfortunately, can’t get into their heads, I’m unable to give you the facts. However, I have a feeling that many of them are influenced by their home country’s culture. One of the Asian cultures that most fascinate me is that of Japan.

I visited Tokyo two years ago, and the mix of both tradition and modernity was amazing. I half expected everyone to be dressed in kimonos. Oh boy, how much more wrong could I have been? Just as cultural shifts have liberated the work force, they’ve also made way for a new generation of fashion-conscious youth. The young people of Japan have such creativity in their style, whether it’s in the form of a subculture such as Lolita fashion or just someone who loves to experiment with colors and textures. The street style of Tokyo is something to envy; they must have some innovative gene that the rest of us don’t carry. What’s even cooler is that there’s a unique style depending on what area of Tokyo one ventures to. From Harajuku, the eclectic area made famous by Gwen Stefani, to Omotesando [known for its upscale shopping], there’s never a shortage of impressive fashion statements.