Crazy colourful goings on? No. Well kind of. This is
Japanese street fashion,
and individual style displayed by fans of Japanese singer
Kiriko Hayama,
better known as
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
I first photographed the beautiful Japanese in Japan back in around 2010,
when she was a fashion model. That image is featured in my book
Japanese Street Style.
She is one of Japan’s biggest exports, and is known globally.
I had Kyary in front of me, willing to let me photograph her, still beautiful at
age 30. But sadly her management team or people did not want some guy,
especially non Japanese to photograph her. 5 seconds was all I needed,
while they took 2 minutes creating excuses. The usual nonsense about
she has no time, then am I professional? Then it just gets worse.
Wouldn’t this blog post be complete with a photo of the beautiful Kyary?
Sorry folks. The usual only photographed and styled by famous celebrity
types, and well known. That’s not Pat Lyttle, Hope it never will be.
So what I will do is share with you the images of way cool, stylish young
people in London, that dress up in various Japanese fashions from its many
street style tribes. All about to see their lovely Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
on her World Tour, in London, at the Earth Hall on June 7th 2023.
I love Japanese street fashion and style. I've been shooting it in Japan,
and outside since 1997. My passion and enthusiasm for street style
will never end.
Check out these cool Japanese fashion looks.
More images can be found
here
Isn't she just amazing. She's actually South Korean and packed full of fun
How about some retro Y2K style unique to Shibuya
More Y2K style with the classic Shibuya based Ganguro look ガングロ
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