Japanese Street Fashion

A look at some Japanese street fashion for men.
Ladies - any one of these gents dressed as your kinda guy?
Men - you fancy looking like which style?
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If I just had to choose, I'd choose number one as it looks the most comfotable to wear at home.
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Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
http://www.howagirlfigures.com
4 and 12 are decent, but the boots ruin it... sorry danny but #1 looks really bad, looks like he just got out of bed
Pre-Press Technician
1 is like a pirate, I think he's awesome!
Space Pirate
Agree, Actually think nr 1 is the best one
Kendo Kid / 大学生
http://makocat.deviantart.com
I agree with Danny. It looks comfortable and not too tight. I also like the lighter colors.
My second choice would be #10. The only thing I have against it is it's a bit...Final Fantasy-ish
Student
Yeah, 4 is decent and 11 is not bad either. But in my opinion they all overdid it, trying to seem cool. Btw 9 looks as if he just ran out from a burning building or fire lol.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I dig all the clothes in black especially number 11.
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
I kinda like the style from 4, 12 and 17 if I'm to choose right away. Haven't seen a lot of guys with this style past their twenties (in USA at least), I think it's more tied to teenagers.
Student
I like 12, 11 is pretty cool, but I though #1 was a hobo.
Student
http://www.jpopular.com
I think out of all of them, I like to dress as #4, it suits me better. Although, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't look good in any of these without the proper hairstyle.
Game Designer
http://www.myspace.com/moose_house
I hate them all...
i'm with him
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
They all look so punkish...and weak...
IT Crowd
They all look pretty lame IMO. I think most people in Australia would just have a little chuckle if they saw someone dressed like that walking down the street.
Pirate
That's the cool thing about Japan, many different and unique fashion styles. But I agree, this is not one of the better ones. They come off as posers and generic.
Student
http://fruitjuicy.wordpress.com/
The style isn;t bad. In terms of the guys, I like 4, 12, and 17 with their shades and fobby haircuts. Still, they all look kind of like standoff douchebags IMO (and some of them look like they haven't showered, ew.)
Shut-in
If I could afford the clothes, I'd go 10, 4 then 3.
student , otaku and awesome blogger
http://otakudan.com
i see myself trying out 1, 3, 10. the rest looks the same
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Number 18:
http://www.sek-c.com/upload/preview.php?image=%2Fupload%2Ffiles%2Fotaku-freaks.jpg
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Or even better.. number 19:
http://ossowicki.com/randomstuff/motivational_japanese.png
I paint F/A-18C's
That show is awesome! (for those that don;'t know, just search youtube for '5 rangers')
NEET
I like 4, 10, 11. However the style doesn't really fit my region... we will die from HEAT. (unless you can stand it)
Architect
http://marcsy.multiply.com/
4 without the feather, 12 and 17. They look good but tend to also look quite heavy.
Student
http://lastpastry.tk
Yeah. Totally agree on this.
Too overdone and trying. But then again, i tend to pull my style too hard too.
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
i'd probably rock 10.
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Id wear 1#'s outfit, then I'd be rockin' in my homeless drug addict cosplay, yeah! ^^
http://sparklingzone.blog124.fc2.com/
Eh, I guess they all look okay, 12 and 10 being my faves. But they way they're standing around makes em look totally lame... XD
Eroge blogger
http://omochikaeri.wordpress.com/
4 or 12 without the boots. What's with 16?
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
Before i read your post i thought "#1 looks like a hobo..." :O!! Prolly #4 for me.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
I'd probably go with 17's fashion.
just another something else
http://the7sinner.wordpress.com/
3, 10, 7 one thing i dont like about fashion is they are designed to look good in perfect looking people as in models, not those who are short, chubby and got short leg... and utterly expensive...
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
#10 for me... and maybe #1 too, because I like comfortable clothes
Mahastudent
http://anitenshi.wordpress.com
I'll go with no 10
Otaku/Agent Of Death
seems the Japanese are all going for that rocker style.
InfoSys Student and Saxophone Player
I lean towards 17 since it is pretty simple in design, which is how I dress in general, but I wouldn't mind 11 either. #1 reminds me of some of my stoner friends, the ones that always try to invite me to marleyfest.
student, part-time NEET
They all look like such poseurs. I could probably imagine my big bro wearing one of those, though.
My "fashion" consists of a plain t-shirt (sometimes with a zip-up sweater) and blue jeans.
Student
http://www.tecurious.com
There are some of these I wish I could pull off, but not really any I think I could wear right now.
http://pantsukudasai.deviantart.com/
1, 9 look like bums, 2, 3 and 10 look like gangsters.
The rest all look like Metrosexual Emos in my eye. Of which, 16 and 17 look really, really, gay.
If I HAD to choose one I guess it would have to be 10.
I'm not trying to insult anyone or to flame, that would just be my impression of the person if I were to see/meet them.
I've lived in America more than half my life, (South California, LA) and that's just how I see it as a man.
I don't really know how other people see it, and how much it differs from where you live or if you're a woman.
As such, I would like comments on what you guys think of my opinion as well as your opinion on this matter.
I would also like to know: Is this style 'normal' in Japan for males?
Please advise. =P
NEET
As far as I know there's a few styles in Japan:
1. Rock
2. Mode-kei
3. Kireime
4. Urahara-kei (Street)
5. Salon-Boy
6. Onii-kei
7. gal-o
8. extreme
9. Otaku style (forget what is it call in japanese)
Personally I would prefer kireime out of the rest
sauce http://www.jmode.com/fashion/trend5.htm
http://pantsukudasai.deviantart.com/
Tyvm, especially with a source link. =D
Art Student
http://roxyssketches.blogspot.com/
I'd go for 10
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
How about none? all of 'em look like they're compensating for something ;P
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
Some of them look kinda dirty lol! 4 looks kinda hot tho! he gives a slight Takuya Kimura vibe :P
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
4, 17 and 12 look appealing for me. 1 is a no no.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Style 4 and 13 is for me. But just what one of the replies here stated. The boots ruined it.
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
10 ftw
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
Lol, 17 is really growing on me as well now.
Student
http://k625.blogspot.com/
#4 minus the funky thing he's wearing
Software Engineer
http://www.neilduckett.com
The glam rocker thing just isn't me, none of those outfits looks comfortable.
University's Slave
10's definitely the cutest guy there. :) But 13's coat kicks major ass. I love long coats!
Student // Collector // Gaijin
http://zacbush.com
1 or 11 is how I'd dress.
流浪人
Final Fantasy/Kingdom Hearts rejects? ^^;
If I had to pick a style to wear, I'd probably go with 17.
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
http://www.otakuinternational.com
I guess I would wear #2 If I was a vampire but other than that yeah none of them is for me.
Student
I'm more of a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl so #7 is as near as it gets to my kinda guy. The rest are dressed too outlandish for me.
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
#1 looks like a hobo to me O_o
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
None, thank you. I hate wearing jeans, and I like my khaki pants...so I suppose 10, if I'm forced to pick. I also have a thing for long black jackets so I'd steal the jacket off 13.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Ahhh.. None of them fit me. I just stick to my cargo pants, t-shirt, and sandals. Beach look =)
Stealthy Ninja, Life support.
I already kinda dress like # 10 lol
Blogger Looking For Employment
http://www.theandysan.com
#17 doesn't seem to be too bad, even though I'm not a fan of belts.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Oh boy... you tellin me I have to dress like Squall from FFVIII to look cool in Japan.
Well, I could probably work out #4 or #17
Student, I hate school. FML
4 10 11
Limousine Driver
looks like the early American "Grunge" look. Only lasted a few years and died out.
???Confused???
I wouldn't try any of these...I prefer a simple T-shirts and blue jeans...
Starving Student
http://www.mexicansamurai.com
Pants seem to be a bit on the tighter side for my tastes.
Anybody else smell a tinge of femininity among these guys or is that just me?
Student
http://andreijournal.blogspot.com
Scary models.
>.<
Software Engineer
http://amerikajin.net
I would probably do anything that's not too tight on the skin.
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
Totally agree with all the other people that said none of them @_@
University Student
http://boodehototdaily.blogspot.com/
As a female, and taking into consideration only their clothes and not the state of their hair
#3: love the shirt and vest combo
#4: the peacock feather, he pulls it off
#7: the fedora really goes well with his outfit.
#11: he looks coordinated
#12: pretty good except those brown boots.
None of these are my kind of guys. A couple remind me of the stylists at the hair salon I go to.
Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com
they all look the same to me ><
Man of few words
Number 10 =)
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
Weird styles...
Sadly I'm the kind of guy who doesn't care on how I look as long as I look normal...
Basically a Tshirt, jeans and running shoes work for me...
I look normal...if people saw me, they wouldn't think I'm an otaku...
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
http://thenightsshadow.animeblogger.net/
I don't think any of those styles fit me at all. I prefer to look something other than disheveled...
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
I have little to no style. Why should I bother? I like to think true "style" is beyond skin deep.
Student
http://animestuff.wordpress.com/
Seen better, normally people who dress like that here are always looked kinda down as being show offs, only women use boots like that here and even so we normally tend to ask if they're going to ride on a horse later on. Normally here people tend to dress casual, nothing fancy or "flashy" just pure casual, normal shirt, jeans, leather jackets (depending on the weather).
Choosing a number? I'd probably only choose number 4 jacket, cause seriously if I looked like that (all numbers) on the street people would think I was gay or crazy.
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Tight shirts all around.
Pre-Press Technician
Anyone who wants a weekly updated site with japanese fashion from different districts should goto
http://www.style-arena.jp/
Really good site :)
Student
http://stuart-zaq.livejournal.com
Agreed
Office Administrator
http://aquilla429.co.uk
Yik, I don't like any of them. I'd be pretty sad if my fiance turned up for a date dressed like that.
occuwhat?
Did anybody noticed that most of them have the same style only with different accessories? And what is the thing with Japanese and boots?
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
10. The style is more casual, so it's not too bad.
17. I like the idea of shirts and jeans but, otherwise it seems as if he's trying to hard.
The rest are all nice but, not really within my taste. It's not bad but, I just prefer simple, casual clothes or smart casual styles... going the extra mile to follow fashion is not something I like as much as the former.
you wonder why there's no food
http://shikomizue.deviantart.com/
i kinda normally wear something that looks like #10~
i hate tight jeans rkn it look weird on guys~ >___<"
university student
http://comica23.deviantart.com
4, 12 and 17~! XD *nosebleeds*
But well, they are too stand off lol.. Personally, I prefer guys who simply look fine in casual shirt and jeans. ^_^
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
I like 7... Hats are cool!
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
http://picchar.cerestia.net
I like the style of 4,5, 10 and 17. I wouldn't say that they're my type of guys though XD
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
liked the 15, i liked the red jeans
Student
I don't see myself trying out any of them:P
IT support
http://kusakabemisao.com/
i rather spend my money on electronics and figures rather than expensive clothes ><
Malaysia is hot so i think its best to just wear cotton polo/tshirt and comfortable khakis
http://thepoop.wordpress.com/
NUMBER 12
Quality Scrutinizer
None of them - they all look like they're trying TOO hard.
And that 'wearing-boots-over-pants' thing only worked for Han Solo.
A peacock feather?(#4) I don't get it.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
4-12-17.... they're all a bit glamrock for me though.... And they're so freakin' skinny!! Too skinny... Don't like the mega-skinny ones, but don't like the overly pudgy either... I like something in between lol.
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I would like to look like #4, #12, #13 and #17. Those would make me look like HYDE! LOL XD
Undergraduate Student
http://akatsukiotoko.blogspot.com
First expression, they looked like my Yankee friends(delinquent Japanese youths).
Design Student
http://totoro88.vox.com
I like #10.. he has Cloud hair hahha. A lot of them look a bit too much like hosts. Though as a girl I can't say much that I always dress for comfort..
student
none -_- is it just me or are they all trying to do the same pose.
Student
4 & 11 are quite nice <=)
I'll go with number one since he looks kinda like a hippy/reggae pothead. I think it would suit me nicely. ^_^
Everything else looks like combinations of cowboys/rockstars/and pop idols all mixed together.
1,4 or 10
MG Impulse no Tamashi
too stylized. whatever happened to just wearing plain-old ZAFT/Zeon uniforms?
studying Japanese and Computer Science
10 looks fine for me
Producer
"Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months."
Oscar Wilde
Study
If my wardrobe consided of these clothes (though i wouldn't prefer them) i would probally put on number 10 or 4 and as said before change the boots.
Can't find an appeal to any of them... so I guess I dislike them all...
Student
Not my style... The boots on them are especially untasteful to me lol... Some say If you've been in the army, you know how boots are, you won't like em, ;-D
Bounty Hunter
wtf? that looks kinda gay.... or some androgyny shit, that's what i don't like about the new japanes wave, i prefer to wear a cowboy hat and some leather boots hahahahaha, wait no, i'll stay with the jeans and t shirts
One, five or six. If I wore anything else I would start feeling emo.
lecherous wretch
http://graeble.deviantart.com/
those clothes look a little too tight for my taste.
i'm gonna go with 10, he looks the least sassy.
http://www.nanyate.biz
I would like to say I'm dressing like #2, minus the boots. man I hate boots.
I do not like such Japanese fashion. Otaku fashion is much better
InfoSys Student and Saxophone Player
In a random thought, I think it would be cool to see some of the various fashions that the members here wear. I am kind of curious of all the fashion choices across the board and it would seem like something fun to do in the member news area, well, that is if I knew how to post member news. Haha.
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
12 and 13 look awesome~ I actually really like 12's boots.
Student
I love Japanese fashion, but this is just.. ew. e.e;
Pokemon Trainer
i like the bottom half of #4
this makes me wish I had a subscription to TUNE instead of FRUiTS...well, maybe.
unconcerned & oblivious slacker
is it me or 13's feet are reeaally huge? He could drive his car from the backseat.
I mostly dress like #7 anyways
Engineer
4, 12 and 17, are the best outfits. The have a kind of classic rocker air. Still I like to wear a little bit more of punk/goth style.
student(high school), fansubber(translator), general ninja
They all look like they came straight out of a square enix rpg, which is good I guess depending on you're preference
Teacher, Artist, Writer
http://eatdrinkmanotaku.blogspot.com/
Step 1. Find Pants in your own size
Step 2. Ask for same pants in female size
Step 3. Go 2 sizes down
Step 4. YAWN into it like sheathing your legs
Step 5. WIN
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
http://denkikoiji.com
my picks: 1, 10, 11 only ones i like best and that i would wear ^^ + i have some of the cloths already ^^
IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
http://www.digitalanime.com.br
They all looks like vagabonds to me (lol!)
Software Quality Engineer
http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/
Heh! Kool topic!! I am pretty sure we have never talked about fashion before (esp. for guys!).
I think Japan street fashion is very cool! #7 and #12 used to match my style pretty well, actually. These guys are quite a bit younger than me, though, so I none of these would suit me very well these days.
One of my favourite designers is Takeo Kikuchi-- check out their website: http://www.takeokikuchi.com/
Also, here is a really kool, bilingual website with something for everyone! http://www.japan-fashion.com
Future Ruler of the World
The 'bad boy' look is ALWAYS a popular look with the ladies. ^____^ b
Quite a few of these guys are wicked hot. Thumbs up for this set of pics.
Animator, Figure Collector.
As we go towards the right.. i feel the 80's never left Tokyo.
Future civil engineer, amateur artist and animator
i just love japan's street fashion, just too cool <3
Technical Support Specialist
http://www.fallenhaven.per.sg
I like no.10 best ~
infact, I kinda dress like that but without the hairdo, gloves and wearing shoes instead.
Aspiring Photographer
http://bernerd.multiply.com
1 and 10 seem decent to me, they seem to be the only ones wearing flipflops, although 1's left foot kinda looks like he's wearing women's shoes... i'd go for 10's khaki pants and 1's jacket. and top it off with flipflops, as to look like i came from the beach. haha.
IT TechGuy
http://starboykb.blogspot.com
4, 10 and 11 looks pretty good i have to say.
Student
maybe #10, all the other ones I'd rather stay away from.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
not my type of fashion. I like the kind they usually use on drama series which looks really cool. The street fashion for women are much better looking as well. ^^
Designer
I am too old for any of the above :(
I'm diggin' 4, 10 and a little bit of 17.
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
4, 6 and 17 ftw haha now I should prolly be glad I don't like JE especially with their garish concert costumes
1 would be nice at home but I prolly cant stand it outside...or depending on who's wearing it though XP
Electrical Engineer
Egad! Most of them are walking fashion disaster in my own taste. :D
For me 5 , 10 and 15 looks okay to me... is this coincidence that the number I chose are all divisible by 5? Weird.
Student
http://stuart-zaq.livejournal.com
And i look at these sites:
http://www.style-arena.jp/en/street/
http://scrapture.org/
Navy Recruit
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=519499924&ref=profile
if I had to pick one, it would have to be number 7. because it has that urban underground hip-hop feel to it.
University Student
http://emimilove.blogspot.com
I'll take guy #4 please! Though I'm loving the gyaru-o #12...
Student
http://musou-enrai.deviantart.com/
№6, 10 and 11 are nice! ... I'd go with №10. Lookin' cool! But I'm not someone who conforms to fashion in the first place. I just wear whatever I have. But those guys in the picture up there look pretty... badass!
super duper cool high school student
I like the clothes 12 and 17 are wearing.
大学生
I dig 4, 12, 15, 17. They're all really cool and nice. But I won't be able to carry it off.. Too short. *bleah*
Student
I think the styles are all pretty wack imo, they all look like girls. But if i really have to pick one ..... 12 will be my choice.
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
7,10 and 11...The rest scare me
Student, Cashier, Singer, Guitarist
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=622633132&ref=name
either 6 or 10
cant normally stand sleeves
Lazy College Student
imo they're not that greatxD
#10 is the best definatly though.
Cleaner
What's up with teh gheyness?
Grocery Store Clerk
I am more convervative in my old-age (by old age I meaan 25)
Also it is too early 1990's
I can not pull that off, but a friend of mine can.
lowlife shutin
eh im in2 guys that have more 2 them and who dont wear clothes that make them look punny... and its not like im in2 guys that are 200 pounds but im not in2 guys who are ultra skinny either xD
Magical Maid Girlfriend
Agreed. Although some of them do have nice jackets.
student
http://rinrinne.wordpress.com/
i'd probably suit myself in style #1 and style #5. seems pretty much the way i wanna look like.
aerospace engineering student
4 and 10 interest me. Might need to try and imitate some of those styles ;)
fighter
i like 10 and 1
Graphic Design student/Pest-ridden Jackal of the Earth
http://kriegtherion.deveiantart.com
i dont see myself wearing any of these..i follow my own trend.
http://threecharles.blogspot.com
Can anyone link me the large image version? I like the layering with a jacket and tight shirt, but not the end product.
http://threecharles.blogspot.com
I mostly want a larger version of the #10. I really like his jacket!
Network Security Specialist
This is "host club" fashion. Men's Knuckle style~