The Mystifying and Powerful World of Japanese Fashion

According to many, fashion is an expression of culture and the soul; as a result, every country has an own fashion sense that, in some way or another, reflects its own history and traditions.

This sentiment is also true of Japanese fashion. This essay will go into some detail about how it changed over time while constantly maintaining its traditions.

The Past and the Present

The Kimono is one of the most traditional and popular Japanese clothing items; it is still worn today in more contemporary forms and was also welcomed by Western countries due to its elegance and sensuality.

Japanese fashion changed very little over the years, but the kimono remained a staple of the country's traditional wardrobe and an ongoing aspect of everyday life. In Japan, the legal drinking and smoking age is twenty, therefore to celebrate, parents frequently give their daughters a Furisode. This is another type of kimono that young ladies in their twenties wear.

The Houmongi then enters the stage. Similar to the Furisode, parents would give their daughter one of these kimonos when she gets married. This is another style of kimono worn by married ladies.

Married ladies frequently wear the formal Kimono, also known as Tomesode, to social events like weddings. The Mofuku, the burial kimono in Japanese design, and the Uchikake, the bridal kimono, are other varieties.

Last but not least, the Obi is the oldest style of Japanese clothing because it is no longer produced and is quite uncommon to see someone wearing it, even in Japan.

In general, there are various categories in modern Japanese fashion, in addition to a few that have nothing to do with clothing. In Japan, the term "Kogal" refers to persons who take pleasure in flaunting their higher money by donning pricey jewelry or clothing.

The Gothic Lolita Japanese fashion is represented by the innocent and sweet-dressed (Lolita) all the way to the other extreme kind known as punk fashion, which is also known as Gothic Lolitas. The Gangoro Japanese fashion is created for those who started changing their hair color.

The Eternal Fashion

Japanese fashion has its Kimonos to emphasize that the world of traditional clothing is timeless. Since color is strongly tied to the occasion, it also plays a significant role in Japanese culture and fashion. Fashion not only depicts and characterizes a particular time and place, but also the personality and character of the wearer.