Japanese Jeans: an international sensation

Ah, the Japanese.

They have given us so much to be thankful for (think Hondas, Tamagotchis, and the girlfriend lap pillow), and fashion is no exception. Their cutting edge, push-the-boundaries, anything goes, calculated yet cool sense of style is impossible to ignore.

So, it’s not surprising then that their denim fashions are equally noteworthy.

So what Japanese denim sensations have us doing a double-take these days? 

Denim jackets have been making waves beyond the US of A. They’ve been spotted in Japan, and even seen paired with jeans.

(Courtesy Japanesestreets.com)

So you know what that means? It’s official. The Japanese have spoken. Double denim can be done. BUT since not all of us are 100 pound Japanese fashionistas with Harojuku wardrobes, we recommend thinking carefully about your denim on denim decisions if you have any doubts about your ability to pull it off.

Some other Japanese denim trends, straight from the street, include some somewhat frightful 80s influences. Take this denim jacket, fully equipped with an elastic waistband.

Now that’s a girl whose ready for a Michael Jackson tribute!

(Courtesy Japanesestreets.com)

But we have to admit, there’s something about that layered look and the popped collar that makes us (almost) want to raid our dad’s closet and uncover this 80s gem. Too bad (or good) for us: we don’t live at home anymore…

So before we sign off, we’ll leave something for all of you who are looking to get in touch with your inner Japanese self with a less conventional denim accessory. We call it the jascarf, aka the denim jacket turned winter scarf. 

(Courtesy Japanesestreets.com)

We’re not exactly sure it will keep you warm, but we’re pretty confident it will get you noticed.

If that’s what you’re into…

posted by: abigail on August 26, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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