ORIENTAL LOVER

oriental printed loose bomber jacket: ZARA

striped loose structure pants: MIXSEVEN

acid-washed tank top: (FROM MY FATHER)

"paper"clutch: MICHELLY MO

transparent mirrored sunglasses: (similar one here from LLLESTEVA )

fretwork cuff: ASOS (SOLD OUT!)

structure rings: H&M

metallic shoes: tomonari.co.kr

I have to admit that my affection for Oriental culture has enhanced after my 10-day off in Japan.During my trip when I was at Hakone Town, which is a nationwide notable holiday resort for Japanese and foreigners, I happened to learn the manners of wearing a kimono and going to a hot spring.From those countless kimonos on the street, I spotted various fabrics, styles, patterns, as well as different prints and details. Sure I believe Japanese wear a variation on kimonos.However, their willingness of dressing in this traditional garments reveals the spirit of a people——self-confidence, self-conscious, and somehow pragmatism.

And as the French fashion designer Pierre Cardin once said whilst examining kimonos in Japan, “There is no need to change this perfect traditional costume.", Kimono spirit do inspires fashion a lot. Take Emilio Pucci' s spring 2013 collection for instance, a wide range of kimono silhouettes were brought into use with those oriental prints and satin fabrics. Not come singly but in pairs, the embroidered souvenir jacket from 3.1 Phillip Lim also uses kimono for reference to create a sporty oriental look.

ITEMS ON THE LIST   ZARA printed jacket/ PULL&BEAR printed kimono/ATHENA PROCOPIOU geometric kimono/ ZARA oriental printed loose jacket/ RIVER ISLAND navy blue kimono/ TOPSHOP printed kimono/VIX St. Barths Helen floral tunic/ ZARA embroidered kimono/ 3.1 PHILLIP LIM embroidered neoprene bomber/ ZARA printed pajama blouse/ FRONT ROW SHOP printed kimono/ 3.1 PHILLIP LIM embroidered souvenir jacket

JAPAN ~episode I~

Sorry for being probably silent for while, for these days I've been engaged in preparing my trip to Japan with my friends at primary school, thus, currently we are in Hakone Town about to complete the day four schedule.

Honestly speaking, it's my debut experience to another country, as for times I had been too lazy to make any practical plans.Nerve, insecurity, and a little bit of sudden homesickness filled in my brain on the first day of our trave l.However, as our flight landed punctually and safely at Natari Aiport, all that concern came out of my way in a sudden and I was so eager to explore a brand new culture and staffs in a new country ever than before.

We headed to Odaiba in Tokyo after checking in the hostel Khaosan Tokyo Labarory for some night treasure. Of course the Sky Wheel at the Platte Town caught our heart at the first sight we arrived. There was a moment I believe that the whole world had turned into complete silence except for us. And there was almost nothing better than overlooking the nightscape of Tokyo with the rainbow light flaring.

What I expected the most was the second day's schedule and sure it was. Not to mention the unbelievable view from the observatory of Tokyo Tower or the harmonious air at the Imperial Palace, we were fortunate enough to have met the Emperor of Japan when we are just getting of the railway station.I was also surprised to spot a supersonic vintage silk shirt with fire frame embroidery by Johnny Suede at Jumpin' Jack's and a gorgeous printed jacket at Kinsella. 

On the third day we went on some busy walk around Tokyo including the notable Sensoji Temple, the University of Tokyo, Akihabara, Ginza area,and the significant Tokyo Skytree.

Right now I'm sitting in front of my notebook(though my roommates have all gone to sleep) and waiting for the fifth day to come after a dramatic foggy foggy day in Hakone Town enjoying the cool wind, moist air, hot spring, and a series crush of traditional Japanese yum!

Going to bed right now, talk to you guys later. Have a nice weekend!

Runway: Miuccia's Impossible Dream: PRADA Spring 2013

 

 

While anti-Japan riots continue on intimate terms in China, our queen of fashion Miuccia Prada has accomplished presenting her Spring 2013 Ready-to-wear collection, which extensively contains Japanese-style elements to the world. "Dream is forbidden, nostalgia is forbidden, to be too sweet is not good. Everything we used to feel historically, now you can't enjoy. The clothes are the expression of this impossible dream." Miuccia Prada said so.

A black satin coat, meanwhile, was embroidered with papery origami blossoms. Still, the collection had a spareness that worked like a balm after seasons of endless prints, moving from dark to light.

There was POETRY to the collection, but walking the runway in either towering Harajuku girl platforms or leather judo socks bound with patent leather bows—flats in both cases, Prada pointed out—the models exuded power too. Leave it to Miuccia to tweak nostalgia into something that felt modern and new.

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