World Fashion

Harajuku

Harajuku refers to the area around Harajuku Railway Station in Tokyo, Japan. It is the centre of Japan's most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles. The center of extreme teenage fashion is Takeshita Streets have many trendy shops, fashion boutiques for not only teenagers but also adults. There are also used clothes stores, fast food outlets, and historical sights.

Sunday is the time when many young people gather around Harajuku Station and engage in costum play. Many are dressed up in crazy costumes to resemble animal characters, punk musicians, etc. Now Harajuku has become one of the popular school excursion destinations for Japanese students. Agnes Monica and Gwen Stefani are two celebrities who often dress in Harajuku style. So, what do you think of Harajuku style? Do you like it?

How to dress in Harajuku style?

1. Mix and (mis) match different fashions.

2. Dress in layers - layer your clothes: sweaters, vests, or jackets over blouse over t-shirts, dresses worn with leggings, and so on. Layering clothes allows you to mix and match a wide variety of different styles, and add more interest to your outfit.

3. Costumize your clothes - Second-hand clothing and do it yourself styles are popular in Harajuku outfit. Use scissors and glue and make your store-bought clothes uniquely yours.

4. Accessorize - add any wild accesories you have, such as belts, earrings, hair clips, jewelry, and handbags. Remember, accessories can be colourful and loud, and they don't have to match your clothes.

5. Wear whatever looks good to you - Harajuku is a way of dressing in whatever looks good to you. If you think a striped top will go together with spotted skirt or pants, then why not wear them? 

(source: KGRE magazine)

Hand Paintings

Do you realize that these paintings are actually printed on people's hands?

a bird

An elephant

A cat

A crocodile

GuidoDaniele an illustrator, painter and photographer was born in Soverato, Italy. And now lives and works in Milan. He atended Brera Artistic High School and graduated from Brera School of Arts in 1972. After graduating, he lived in India where he attended the Tankas school in Dhramsala. Since 1968, Guido has been painting and participating in individual and group exhibitions. In 1972, he started working as a hyper-realistic illustrator working with major editing and advertising companies and began testing different painting techniques. It takes him three hours to ten hours to complete his hand paintings. His favourite painting is the cheetah. It was his first hand painting. AMAZING!