the most stylish anime aka the cheat code to improving your style! (nana, paradise kiss etc)

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taking a look at the fashion in the world of ai yazawa including her hit shoujo series Nana, Paradise Kiss and Gokinjo Monotagari (aka Neighbour Story) the costume design is so striking and detailed that it has seemingly influenced a lot of readers/viewers to level up their style!
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previous nana character inspired outfits - • 21 outfits inspired by...
~nana~
plaid skirt - depop
graphic tee - mercari japan
jacket - yesstyle
denim bag - thrifted
tie - sam's
beanie - thrifted
leg warmers -
shoes - windsor smith
plaid drop waist dress - thrifted
leather top - tiger mist
belt buckle - depop
tights - berserk
fishnet top - ebay
boots - koi footwear
necklace - thrifted
jacket - nasty fancy club
stripe sweater - depop
zipper jeans - eun (korea)
skinny scarf - acubi club
belt - yesstyle
shoes - windsor smith
~hachi~
denim skirt - thrifted
blouse - mercari (axes femme)
lace scarf - thrifted
ruffle cardigan - thrifted
necklace - thrifted
coat - mercari japan
head scarf - came with a slip dress
boots - thrifted
platforms - buffalo london x puma
layered lace skirt - mercari japan
pink floral top - thrifted
lace scarf - thrifted
ruffle cardigan - thrifted
ribbons - cheap shop
necklace - thrifted
heels - yesstyle
~paradise kiss~
plaid dress - mercari japan
fluffy cardigan - yesstyle
fascinator - cheap shop
stockings - target
shoes - koi footwear
chocker - thrifted
bag - yesstyle
bag chain - market a
butterfly ring - yesstyle
button up - mercari japan (vivienne westowood)
blazer - thrifted
tie - thrifted
pants - style nanda
shoes - asos
necklace - thrifted
hat - yesstyle
stripe shirt dress - mercari japan
lace trim skirt - thrifted
pearl harness - etsy
tights - yesstyle
shoes - koi footwear
gloves - yesstyle
bow - i can't actually remember i think they were detachable from a dress
headband - devil inspired
patchwork lace skirt - thrifted
black tank - thrifted
denim jacket - thrifted
brooch - thrifted
necklace - thrifted
beret - thrifted
boots - thrifted
bag - thrifted
hair clip - clut studio
pink plaid coat dress - mercari japan
fuzzy hat - asos
boots - lewkin
bow tights - devil inspired
~gokinjo monogatari~
button up - thrifted
purple sweater vest - thrifted
plaid skirt - depop
pink boots - aliexpress
tie - thrifted
bunny bag - we go
scrunchie - diy
necklace - kids cheap shop
heart top - lazy oaf
white dress - ledin
purple cardigan - yesstyle
stripe thigh high socks - costume shop
shoes - charles & keith
bag - thrifted
cowboy hat - cheap shop
black dress - princess polly
tee - yesstyle
red cardigan - yesstyle
lace bike shorts - h&m
boots - thrifted
headband - lovisa
necklace - thrifted
graphic tee - mercari japan
jeans - ugly shadow
green shirt - princess polly
pink puffer vest - depop
pink shoes - devil inspired
kuromi ear muffs - korea
stripe scarf - thrifted
green dress - thrifted
blue turtleneck - crank
tights - asos
boots - aliexpress
printed jacket - depop
headband - princess polly
bag - yesstyle
let me know which wardrobe you'd want the most and i'm interested to hear what universe you think suits me best. as always thank you so much for your patience with me and i look forward to getting back into these style of videos ♡
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[@MissChloeLennon]

completely unrelated to the context of the vid, but as a long-time plus size viewer, I just have to say it always means so much to see Katie using images of plus size models in her moodboards/inspo - it’s something that you rarely ever see others doing and it truly goes such a long way in seeing representation and seeing bigger people as stylish and part of the fashion world too. thank you Katie, always love your vidssss 💖

[@ColleensMangaRecs]

you KNOW I would be immediately seated for a shoujo manga style video 🧎‍♂

[@badlilthang2]

YALL KEEP LIKING THIS COMMENT!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS

[@Alice-tj9pl]

Oh my god yes ❤

[@jamenjoyer]

begging for this🙏

[@aprilshowers7815]

Time to be seated

[@inspireira]

I went to university to be a fashion designer because of Paradise Kiss. The only thing I can say is that it's true that fashion students look for models on the streets LOL. Now I work in the industry. I'm forever thankful to Yazawa Ai for her impact on my life.

[@stvrlighy]

I know this is 6 months later but i’m also interested in fashion because of Paradise Kiss and just wanted to ask how did you like start getting in to fashion? Cause I wanna start but have no idea how.

[@user-dk7qf1pm2j]

​@@stvrlighyI think ai yazawa wanted to be a fashion designer before becoming a manga artist

[@ticket5365]

I watched paradise kiss and I'm literally changing my degree to fashion design because it made me realise what I actually want to do in life:Dd

[@Nothereforit174]

@@ticket5365don’t you do that unlsss you know you’re ready for the grind because if you’re not used to making designs with your hands(you need to know how to sew before the first day or they’re gonna ask why you walked in there), sketching them well, don’t have original artistic vision you can show off (they may ask you to bring in some stuff your first week to give an idea of where you’re at and what you’re trying to get to), knowledge beyond Paradise kiss of fashion, and more you should’ve already studied....then this is just something you’re excited about as a topic. Can you theoretically start over years behind all your pears and become successful? Yeah but ask yourself do you normally have that kind of determination to catch up and if you think you can be a very self taught Coco Chanel type or like the Selkie dress founder, people with exceptional to legendary talent who don’t mind working with little money(you have a rich family?) or can you work on other projects to sell while you make your fashions at night because most of your day with be making and selling of goods. Would you be okay if you never get past that level like some people who have shops and will likely be unknown except for a niche most of their life? They’re great and respect by those who find them but if you can’t put in those hours and turn that into your only work if you don’t make in a certain number of years(gotta maximize profit and figure out how to merge passion with what pays the bills then), then you’ll be miserable. Of course you can work for someone else but you don’t need a degree for that if you do your du diligence and network but a degree is for someone who wants a chance to command the ship with their own line in some way. Just want you to know since it’s easy to get wrapped up:) if it’s your path though, I’m cheering for you, consider no school too ir what subjects you like already and what you’d do in the community if you could. See if something merges from that. Worked for me

[@sierrak1189]

6:18 YES to a video on the more shojo esque outfits! Would love to see your take on it. I also 100% agree on waiting for your mental health to improve prior to watching and/or reading Nana. It took me years to get through the whole series because of how emotionally heavy it can be.

[@Mia-yk2is]

I didn’t watch nana until uni, but parakiss was definitely a major influence in my style since middle school (and still today tbh) it was far from the only anime/manga that was a fashion influence (there were too many to list but include sailor moon, shugo chara, cardcaptor sakura or anything CLAMP tbh, honey and clover, etc) but it was a main one

[@Sohotchic]

No way, I just finished the Paradise Kiss manga yesterday 🥺 the timing is amazing tyyyyyy

[@tessarose8430]

you nailed it, as usual!! i'm not even an anime/manga girly but i'm so happy you're bringing these videos back because they always give me something new to be inspired by!

[@Omnibushido-]

Nana didn’t really cause an exterior glow up for me, but mostly an interior one. Watching and reading Nana made me feel like a mirror was being held to my soul and I was forced to deal with all of my shortcomings and selfishness. Beautiful series.

[@dorotaisqueen3650]

Omg I would LOVE a shoujo inspired outfit video!!! I also just love it when you do videos on stuff u'r really passionate about, hearing u talk abt it is so fun!

[@AislingBlack]

All these comics had such a impact on my style and life and heart. I remember before it was even translated I had a poster of Mikako on my wall. I had Korean and Japanese versions of Yazawa stuff and I was OBSESSED. I really wanted to be Miwako big time when I was a teenager, pink hair is still the best hair color for me, and I started wearing strawberry lotion and washing my hair with strawberry shampoo I found at the local Japanese market... And I love Nana so much. I am so happy these stories are having a renaissance because the fashion in them is so interesting and fun!

[@alexasunshine83]

I totally bought the black stones graphic tee last week, but in the baby tee version they made 😅

[@stephaniehoang9099]

where did u buy it from??

[@alexasunshine83]

@@stephaniehoang9099 angelty.pe ❤

[@amandatinglertkallstrom724]

Where can I buy it?

[@ash_ley369]

I’m Japanese, lived in Australia from the 90s and currently living in Korea. I grew up on mangas like Sailormoon and Yazawa Ai but every time I bought back clothes from Japan couldn’t wear most of it in Aus cos the seasons are opposite and aesthetics were sooo different!😅 Love seeing you embrace fashion from different cultures💖

[@cookiefaits]

yes def do a video specifically for shoujo manga! I've seen so many great looks throughout my years of reading them

[@looncaloo]

ahhhh katie we’ve all been wait for this one!! i cant tell how much effort u put in this video, the editing the outfits. one of my favourites that you’ve posted!!!

[@BaileyTheSaxophonist]

Loved this video! You seemed very in your realm of styling! Love all the outfits! Hope you're doing great!

[@a-yam943]

Nana has influenced my style so much!!

[@RandomBailey2011]

I love that you love Ai Yazawa 😭 Nana was so formative for me at 14. Parakiss really hit me last year. I feel like all the people I trust & just adore artistically are into Ai!! I really, really loved your Gokinjo Monogatari looks!! The curls at the end of your hair with the bright color scheme made you pop!! You made pop art!! 💗💛🩵

[@NFry]

On a related note: Neighborhood Story is getting an official English release by VIZ this December. I was happy to see clips of it referenced in your video, and I hope an official release can bring it to more people! Thanks for your hard work and great videos!

[@rachelt1351]

ahhh the editing in this video is so good!! because of your videos I bought and read the paradise kiss manga a while back, and i have so many thoughts on it but it did not disappoint. 10:06 and 10:41 were especially great outfits!

[@Angel.aaa109]

Love the Hachi looks so much, also a southern hemisphere so they're so perfect for spring!!

[@jonaebeling3981]

Ughhh the amount of joy this video has given me, I always feel euphoric when you post ai yazawa related content!!:)

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I like the shojo style of Satoni Ikezawa - so bubbly and cheerful. Othello is my fave I think. It has sweet and edgy looks.

[@IceQueen975]

Yuko Ichihara from CLAMP's xxxHolic is a character I *desperately* wanna be like. I, too, wanna Know Shit, intimidate everyone and be styled to the 9s. But I always get... afraid to dress like she would. Some of my pieces have hints of it but I've never like... gone fully into it. I get too afraid it will look bad on me, the style. But generally, all of CLAMP's works are super stylish imo. No one really talks about it, though.

[@jemi_]

I have been waiting for this video!! 💗Thank you so much for this, I've always loved Ai Yazawa character fits, but have had trouble figuring out how to put together outfits like that!

[@HopeeInk]

I recently started rewatching Nana on Netflix after ten years had no idea that it had impacted me that much in the choices of clothes I made. I loved every outfit you created.

[@sejbomb]

What is the brand of the lace patchwork skirt please it’s gorgeous!❤❤

[@rachelhopkins8373]

I’m obsessed with that patchwork maxi skirt omg!!!!

[@JayofallTrades]

I loved Nana i actually have her cigarette clip finger sleeve. Its the coolest accessory aside from ren's lock necklace that Nana has the key to. But I love hachi too. Her white dress with black sleeves and tights is actually been my dream to wear for my wedding someday. I wanted a whole anime cosplay themed wedding. I started reading Nana in high school the shojo magazines and then the subbed anime after. Now i see my neice wearing things inspired by that look and she loves the anime as well.

[@plantitasp]

I watched Nana and I did get interested in Viviane West stuff but my peak in fashion. Was Gojinko Monohatari. Damn, ai would like to become a fashion designer ❤ and dress as cool as them and K did change my clothes and shoes after watching it.

[@weronikashysha]

Please please PLEASE make a video inspired by W.I.T.C.H. comics (not tv series!!!) characters!

[@sophiexxx455]

Yes, please! It has so much potential!

[@weronikashysha]

@@sophiexxx455 I know right? I think Hay Lin would have such a spot on style for Katie!

[@sophiexxx455]

@@weronikashysha Yes, absolutely! Hay Lin had an interesting take on the fashion, there was something about the colours and pieces of clothing! Also, as far as I remember, Katie said in one of the videos that W.I.T.C.H actually influenced her fashion so there is hope for this kind of video!

[@weronikashysha]

@@sophiexxx455 really?! THen I'll hope for that video

[@c4chu]

a minute in and i'm already so immersed in the editing! you've done it again bff edit: 4:55 WE LOVE YOU ANGELTYPE

[@starlightviga]

You are a Mikako type hands down the most!

[@tgrrl5]

Paradise Kiss and Nana are a major part of the reason I went to school for fashion (introduced me to Vivienne Westwood at the ripe young age of 11 lol)! Ai Yazawa's manga played a huge role in my personal style growing up and I will never not absolutely adore them for it! Thanks for making this video!!

[@chrysa0r4]

KYAAAAA SO HAPPY JUST BY SEEING THE TITLE!! LOVE YOU!🌟⭐️‼️‼️

[@valsubs63]

Tomorrow is the first day of my last year in this school and I'm wearing a hatsune miku t-shirt blue low rise jeans black platform converse and a black puma backpack with a monster high key keychain. I did kinda glow up during the summer but I'ma be a weeb Stil

[@Itzelmontero_505]

I would love to have Nana’s wardrobe☺️💕

[@victoriaortiz7923]

I'm a newly graduate with two fashion degrees and I'm embarrassed to say most of my fashion icons, are cartoon women...>//////< P.S. There Eclipsa butterfly (Gibson girl styling from the early 1900's that has a darkly romantic aesthetic) Carmen Sandeigo the netflix reboot (The red seeping into her clothing and her frequent traveling can result in her trying some new styles.) and Marceline Abber (Adventure time)

[@softengel]

My favourite fashion style is sweet Lolita and jojifuku :3 I love learning about fashion though !!

[@LaceyMyriah]

I have had my eye on those NANA figures as well… unfortunately I don’t have any cash portioned out for those yet ❤ let me just say, YOU have been a big influence in my fashion glow up. Goodness knows I’ve always ALWAYS been into fashion and never been afraid of expressing myself… but the translation from the brain to the body has been a challenge for me. Just adding MORE to my outfits has been a huge inspiration (a la you) and really leveled up my own style. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t putting together each Nana in a cosplay for Anime Con in a few months… I’m definitely a Nana O gal on the day to day (and in my own style) but I picked up a very Hachi skinny scarf a few days ago at the thrift. She’s actually been inspiring me to dress a bit more girlie and in a LOT more soft colors than usual.

[@skybee001]

You have a very Melbourne aesthetic. Shame you can't wear such layers up there in Brisbane 😭💕

[@alpaq6273]

For me it was GALS! by Mihona Fuji that absolutely changed my life. Absolutely adore fashion themed series. The styles are so beyond, and you've done a great job translating it to real life and capturing the essence ~

[@MissBerlinerin]

I need your loooove! I'm a broken roooooose! sorry, I couldn't help By the way, you know that the model Sora Choi is basically a real life Nana ? (she said herself her style is inspired by the manga/anime)

[@rocacore]

8:02 oh god I felt guilty bc I haven't seen nana in ages and I still haven't finished bc I not ready to go through that emotional Rollercoaster 😭😭😭‼️ but the style is TOP 🔥

[@demirenee1745]

long comment coming up but i must say it… i LOVED this video!!! i always love your videos, mostly because i’m a fashion girlie but also because you’re so calming to watch. i feel like my style is pretty different than yours but i honestly really appreciate that because it gives me a different look on pieces and putting them together. also i LOVE basing outfits off of “niche” things that i like just because… and even though i’ve never watched nana i was so excited to watch this video bc i knew you would do it justice. that was a lot. i hope it wasn’t too scatter brained ;) 💗💗

[@chizdoesthings]

OMG U PUT A PIC OF ME !! 😭💗💗💗💗

[@hoshii_]

Your outfits are iconiccccccc Queen Ai Yazawa rules and so are you katie Love, paradise and kiss 🍓 ❤️

[@ariadnasoler2259]

LOVED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH!! Ai Yazawa really drew the most amazing outfits ever

[@jellyfisharecool6427]

Omg i LOVE ur style!! sadly the thrift stores in my area mostly have grandma clothes

[@akame5555]

Does anyone know the address of that nana store in Shanghai? I'm literally going in a couple weeks and Ive been scouring the Internet trying to find it!!

[@lovefromindi]

Oh my ! If I don’t see you at Roma Street Gardens for the new floral display I will be so shocked !

[@akihitori1250]

please do more shoujo inspired fits!!

[@שריתגייסמן]

Love your videos always! where are the nana's tshirts from? I cant find it out :(

[@commoners4655]

i would like to tell you that ive been binging your channel!!!! i havent been able to get the chance to style my clothes because most of the things i own do not match what i actually like (most of them are from my parents) but watching your videos has given me the courage and inspiration to give fashion a try!

[@mino9822]

I am watching paradise kiss right now. I heard his character is more "explained" in the manga but he seems a bit…. Meh as of now

[@huahuwa867]

Omgg I’ve been seeing this style from china alottt and its so prettyyyyy!!!

[@malenamochi3786]

Hey are you considering doing a rockstar gf inspired video? I love the fashion but have no idea which pieces I should invest in

[@kat_rej]

shojo outfits would be great but I love every type of video you're making so I will be happy with anything 💗 and I regulary rewatching some of your oldest video and everytime i'm finding new inspo 💗

[@meizesighs3915]

I’ve never seen nana before but no one thought to mention that BARBIE IS A VA IN IT???

[@romaeraegan]

i have never watched nana and yet i can't escape seeing media about it

[@psychotophatcat]

Maybe you should give it a shot!

[@romaeraegan]

@@psychotophatcat its on my very long watch list but it feels like ive seen it already because of its tiktok fame lol

[@jamenjoyer]

this is a fantastic video! you always match the vibe perfectly!

[@piplupinabasket9035]

I literally JUST recommended your videos to somebody trying to work out how to dress in Hachi’s style and build an outfit the other day! I hope they see this video too, perfect timing

[@hyomaaiiroofficial]

Yazawa Ai-sensei Is Better then other mangakas🗿🥂👌🏼

[@chrysa0r4]

going back to this video every time I have a existential styling crisis…

[@kalyke.meowmeow]

12:07 this outfit looks like smth imspired by my little pony equestria omggg

[@tinimozel5758]

Nana is on germany but only in Japanese u can you subtitales tho, for anyone eho wants to watch ig in english it's free on yt

[@danwheeldon2678]

Where did you get the coat from at 11.06 in the video it is gorgeous

[@latenightstitches]

Could we have part two to this video plz?

[@catbowl60]

i think it would fit nice if you added ripped fishnets/leggings under the second outfit

[@marleenarose6197]

YOU SHOULD GET THE TRAPNEST ONE 100% BUT ALSO WHERE ARE THEY FROM?

[@perssiaperrie7865]

Your videos are always amazing Katie!! I always get so inspired and want to play dress up in my own wardrobe after lol.

[@keiokayy]

.... lowkey you can still edit hachi to that song😭

[@G4ZZ]

So glad to finally find someone that also isn't a huge fan of George

[@GH-fb9dh]

9:03 does anyone know where these black boots/shoes are from?

[@victoria9850]

Nana gave me the courage to dye my hair and shave my eyebrows

[@ghostlyyoukai]

I really want that silver-striped blazer 😍

[@alenas.1159]

OMG ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN BUY THE NANA SHIRTS AT 4:54???

[@TheLastMimzie]

I was not expecting your voice to be that deep

[@mirimood]

you always serve!! Would love to see a shoujo-centric fashion video ahhh

[@digital_ghostling]

This is one of my favourite videos by you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eliac8903]

where are those nana tshirts you show in the video from?? neeeed them

[@MVi8]

the Nana figures are so perfect and beautiful

[@WhimsicalSwirls]

I just finish watching Nana AND 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE THAT IS A LOVER OF FASHION AND DRAMA. Btw it’s on Hulu in the US and Nana O is the best character. AND KATE I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@vicatvv]

Loved to see the collection of looks together in the end! So versatile! I just love your style ✨

[@lilacsrain6004]

side note: KELLY SHERIDAN IS NANA??? girl when the clip played i was like why is barbie talking about cigarettes 😭

[@hoshi2513]

WHERE DID YOU GET THE EMILY THE STRANGE BELT?

[@shannonfairywalker2466]

Yes! I'd love to see a shoujo inspired video 💗

[@marian-blackthorn]

10:05 definitely my favorite look!! love the skirt🖤

[@Jenny91381]

all of these outfits were so so so good

[@rahel6354]

You nailed it again ! Paradise Kiss is the universe that suit you the best ❤

[@alexlong9749]

this was my favorite video you've done in a while, what a nostalgic vibe!! 🤭🫶💕

[@yeyezen]

yeeees please make the hacho video 🙏🙏🙏💗

[@AbigailHughes-gh2to]

You know it’s a great day when Katie uploads 💕

[@adelined2460]

Whyyyyyy am I just finding out she wrote Paradise Kiss?? OMG she's ICONIC. I need to re watch and binge all of these again but Nana puts me through an emotional roller coaster😩

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

I've just stumbled across your channel and I'm very very happy. My style is non-existent at the moment, but I do prefer a minimal Uniqlo kind of look. I wouldn't really dress like this, but the way Ai drew her clothes and embodied characters through Fashion has ALWAYS had a chokehold on me. I LOVE your styling and it's incredibly beautiful, even your justifications make sense to me, even if I'm not a fashion girly. And can I just say - THANK YOU for including different body types and races (and probably even gender expression) within your reference photos. Very very refreshing to see!!

[@Pollicina_db]

6:16 OH GOD SUGAR SUGAR RUNE. I remember that it was this manga that finally made me brush my hair for school as a 10yr old. I also remember how Chocola and Vanilla looked to grown up to me, but now as a 20yr old it seem weird to me how teenagey they acted, well, at least when it came to outfits

[@sweettoothwonder84]

For the longest time I wondered why Hachi sounded so familiar and I realized it's probably because Kelly Sheridan played Barbie in the 2000s to 2010s movies! The same way that Nana's voice actress Rebecca Shoichet spent a chunk of time as the singing voice of Twilight Sparkle and then the voice of Sunset Shimmer in MLP. These women were literally in a chunk of my hyper fixations and its wild.

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

gassssp the hijabi para-kiss look in blue gingham was EVERYTHING 8:12.

[@El-cryptid]

where can i get the nana graphic tees ? ! 😮

[@dudarrc]

Ai Yazawa inspired outfits will always have my heart 🥲 also idk if you have a nintendo switch or if you play games at all but have you seen nintendo’s new style savvy-esque game? the name is Fashion Dreamer (I’m so excited to play it 😩)

[@yulis6113]

i LOVE your videos.