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The Mystifying and Powerful World
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Many would say that fashion is an expression of the culture and
soul, hence every nation has a unique reflection of its own
history as well as traditions in one way or another.
Japanese fashion is no exception to this sentiment. This article
will go into a few details of how it has changed throughout the
years while always remaining intact in its traditions.
The Past and the Present
One of the most traditional and common Japanese fashion outfits
is the Kimono; it is still worn today in more modern designs, it
was also embraced by the Western nations because of its
sensuality as well as elegance.
Throughout the years Japanese fashion saw very few changes but
throughout the years the Kimono was a dominant part of the
classic collection and consistently a part of their lives in one
form or another. Another kind of Kimono is the Furisode which is
worn by young women in their twenties; in Japan the age to
legally drink and smoke is twenty and in order to celebrate the
parent frequently offer their daughters a Furisode.
Then the Houmongi takes the stage. This is another kind of
Kimono that is worn by married women and similar to the Furisode
the parents will give their daughter one when she is married.
The formal Kimono is known as Tomesode and is typically worn by
married women to social functions such as marriages. Additional
variations include the Mofuku which is the funeral Kimono for
Japanese fashion and the Uchikake is the wedding Kimono.
Last but certainly not least the Obi is the oldest form of the
Japanese fashion as they are no longer in production today and
rarely will you find someone wearing this type even in Japan.
Modern Japanese fashion generally has several categories in
addition to some that are not related to clothes. The Japanese
fashion known as the Kogal is translated in Japan to people who
enjoy displaying their higher income by wearing expensive
jewelry or clothes.
The Gangoro Japanese fashion is designed for those people who
began changing their hair color and then you have the Lolita as
the Gothic Lolita Japanese fashion, which is being represented
by the innocent and sweet dressed (Lolita) all the way to the
other extreme type referred to as punk fashion, which is known
as Gothic Lolitas.
The Eternal Fashion
The world of classic fashion is eternal throughout the world and
Japanese fashion has their Kimonos to prove it. The use of
colors also plays a large part in the world of Japanese fashion
as well as their culture as it is directly correlated to the
event. Fashion not only reflects and defines an era and a place
in time but also the character and personality of the person who
is wearing it.
About The Author
Listen to Korbin Newlyn as he shares his insights as an expert
author and an avid writer in the field of fashion. If you would
like to learn more go to http://www.efashioninfo.com/ and at
http://www.efashioninfo.com/fashion-youth/teen-fashion/
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