The SECRETS of Japanese Fashion & STYLE Westerners NEED TO KNOW

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Reggie breaks down the secrets of Japanese fashion and style that Western designers and fashion enthusiasts should know.
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[@leebishop7591]

What have I learned from Japanese fashion? Dont get rid of your vintage stuff if it still fits, no one determines what i wear but me, dont follow trends and wear what makes u feel comfy bc thats your statement to the world....🙏🏽

[@Hotsauce1984]

Not to forget how they can re-design vintage clothes to make it alive once again!

[@Synganic]

Comfort is key for sure

[@swow1234]

Agree. At the wnd of the day, it's your comfort that's important.

[@greyfox4838]

It's so weird how such a conformist society like Japan has so much individuality in fashion. I guess because of how conformist that country is in the workplace, people seek out individuality in their hobbies, whether it be fashion, anime, music or cosplay.

[@carluyabut1461]

Well put, wondered the same too!

[@mugensekai]

As someone who is laying over at an airport returning from Japan for a 4th time... I'm always amazed at this. It's like being transported in time but the style is done so well. The confidence is alluring honestly!

[@redefinedliving5974]

Conformist society???

[@aina2165]

Maybe the only way they can show their personality/true self?

[@remiwemi4506]

bc all their creativity/expression is bottled up so when they release it, its alot

[@solus8685]

It's futuristic yet traditional, simple yet unique, minimalistic yet expressive. I love it sm

[@MrsTessWren]

My thoughts too, friend🩶

[@maad1670]

Japan in a nutshell

[@nedrasisu6515]

Thank you for quoting Hanae Mori, a pioneer in melding Japanese and western style. I would love to hear more about Japanese women designers and women's fashion in Japan ✌️

[@THECASUALco]

So much more to come on that front! You should be happy about what we do next week!

[@33Jenesis]

My fave style is from Japanese upper middle class women I’ve seen in Tokyo street style photos. Some of them prefer natural fabric, midi skirt or dress, scrunched socks, chunky loafers, balloon sleeve, slightly cropped top or tunic length top to go with ankle length pants, canvas bag, bucket hat.

[@mugensekai]

The quote from Kenzo is so apt, the focus on whole rather than part I would even argue stems from culture. Thrifting in Shibuya is insane, a lot of fashion off the streets are thrifted and reused rather than purely new pieces. The confidence that people exude based off of their whole appearance is next level compared to just accenting off a singular piece. Every look really seems to embody the persons lifestyle and it's admirable.

[@milkflavored]

I learned so much about Japanese fashion reading Ai Yazawa’s works. Her manga all feel like a love letter to Vivienne Westwood. I found myself exploring her brand And street fashion as a result.

[@ic8537]

Can I easily find her works online?

[@crbc911]

The way Japanese adopt a lifestyle and submerge themselves doesn’t compare to anywhere else in the world. As Regi quoted Kenzo from head to toe every detail matters.

[@iamfreshcloset]

I definitely learned a lot watching your vid. Very well put together and educational! I want to start incorporating other cultures into my personal style this year.

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

The quality keep getting better and better!

[@shimbunmaru4563]

i'm new to the channel, love the content!!! thank you so much for the japanese fashion masterclass 🙏💕

[@jomni]

Whenever I travel to Japan and look at what's in their department stores, noticed the clothing prices are 1.5 to 2x the price outside Japan. Even for unkown brands. I got the notion that the Japanese will only buy a few clothes and make them last as long as they can. So quality and durability is a requirement for them. Am I right? Also they usually follow just one general style and won't mix and match. And thier style becomes timless in the process. They are masters of layering. Which is unfortunatly not pratical in my tropical country.

[@ThaoNguyen-hl6mb]

Japanese does mix and match a LOT, from highstreet brands like GU, Uniqlo with cool fashion brands like Margiela, Yohji, etc. It's also true that they don't buy clothes excessively in a haul at a time, just 2-3 pieces that can be incorporated into their current wardrobe. For example, if you compare youtube reviewers on the latest Uniqlo U collection, Japanese reviewers provide a very practical and refreshing perspective other than just a beautiful outfit.

[@edwardhisse2687]

​@@ThaoNguyen-hl6mbwait do regular people buy clothes in a haul????? I thought its an influencer thing?

[@ThaoNguyen-hl6mb]

@@edwardhisse2687 Normal people *don't* buy clothes in a haul, just 2-3 pieces at a time.

[@user-xs6du2vz4c]

thank you for educating me on Japanese culture! So much respect for them

[@lichh64]

great videos, I really enjoy listening to you tbh

[@ros8986]

I feel inspired by boro and kintsugi which values past items, japanese cooking which takes such care with each ingredient and bringing out the unique qualities of each ingredient.

[@EthanMiller1]

After living in Japan for 5 years, as well as being deeply into Japanese culture for about 40 years now I’ve come up with one conclusion about Japanese having freedom with fashion that US (specifically) does not. Japan has a conservative ‘Japanese’ only group mentality where everyone is forced to be the same in personality, but are given freedom with artistic expression only if they follow the cultural mannerisms of Japan. The US has many cultures mixed together and everyone is culturally very different, but we try to be conformists with artistic expression, which fashion falls under. We are forced to fit into one of the allowed groups but cannot experiment outside these groups visions freely, without being outcasts. This of course excludes places where the outcasts used to go to create their new visions and subcultures, like NYC.

[@lamargettens2370]

I like how they can be inspired by something study it to a point make it there own and in some regards do it better then the item or genre that inspired them

[@estebanmaldonado1395]

Craftsmanship, appreciation, thankfulness and respect with individual customer's expectations, for that reason I love clothes from Japan

[@phillipossotiriosreklitis9181]

Very insightful 👏 thanks

[@darkinetix]

My issue is I’ve always loved the style but have the hardest time finding pieces that are affordable for me (not cheap/fast fash)

[@jessicam.9751]

Great video as usual! One thing that would be nice is if you, added the brand, year and season in some corner of the screen when showing videos of runway shows. Keep up the great work! 😊

[@THECASUALco]

Sure thing! We usually do🤔 gotta check the editors.

[@theglymp]

very good video!

[@janicevin4207]

I did not know it came from Japan but I love clean lines in fashion design as well as a minimalist approach. whatever brand it is.

[@brotherhondo]

This is an excellent channel.

[@THECASUALco]

Trying to make it even better! Thanks for watching!

[@sbaumgartner9848]

I love the long grey and white pieces the woman at 1:47 is wearing. Classic with very clean lines.

[@THECASUALco]

Thats from ANEI by designer Yu Haneishi, a former pattern maker for Yohji Yamamoto

[@Spicynoodle2.0]

Love it! :)

[@THECASUALco]

More to come!

[@dickimchi]

there are a lots amazing Japanese brands and especially when u walk into Harajuku and Omotesando u could see fire fits lots 🔥🙏

[@THECASUALco]

Harajuku is definitely a great starting point!

[@dickimchi]

@@THECASUALco that's right i love your channel and when i see your video that make me inspiration and like studying fashion thank u 🤘🙏✨

[@celsochiang]

Love Japanese fashion! 🇵🇭💝♥️💖🇯🇵

[@JasonCheeeseball]

Some brands ive been liking recently is auralee and kaptain sunshine

[@Soul_ier_of_Christ]

the fashion pattern trend of japanese are more on rainy windy season from pacific

[@ros8986]

hmmm I will be watching this one several times...........

[@spooch7728]

The pfp guy in the trench is literally him😂main character vibes fr

[@hank3578]

What's the brand of the camo jacket at the 8:43 mark?

[@Leukick]

7:44 Whatttttt... where is the rest of this show?

[@Jeffreynelius]

What up Reg

[@philb9550]

ok, where can i get that indigo bomber jacket at 8:34 ?

[@THECASUALco]

Ooohhhh… so sorry. That came out about 3-4 years ago for United Arrows & Sons

[@kuroshinko427]

The costume maker from the Incredibles looks like Rei Kawakubo.

[@zitronentee]

I think Japanese fashion is also about balance of individualism and societal awareness.

[@swow1234]

People forget that fashion is also a from of self expression. Some people just get too attached with idea od belonging in the society that they have to always follow the trends. Maybe that's fine. But always incorporate your personal touch or identity.

[@swow1234]

People forget that fashion is also a from of self expression. Some people just get tooz attached with idea od belonging in the society that they have to always follow the trends. Maybe that's fine. But always incorporate your personal touch or identity.

[@swow1234]

People forget that fashion is also a form of self expression. Some people just get too attached with idea of belonging in the society that they always have to follow the trends. Maybe that's fine. But always incorporate your personal touch or identity.

[@thegahd]

The average grandpa in Tokyo is better than peak US

[@memopinzon]

W E S T E R N B O I S

[@potatodude5327]

hm...it is quite curious; the saying "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down" would mean that people who.. well, stick out: would be pressured to conform to social norms - that is in comparison to other countries- except the Japanese people weaponized that saying into honing their craft, instead of judging people because of what they're wearing; just goes to show how they really are always ahead of the curve!

[@WayneLLC]

How about a video that is the reverse of this.. Would love to hear what you think aspects that you think Japanese can learn from the Western. For me, the aspects that stood out to me were individualism and the total look. Having been to Japan every year (except during Covid) for the past decade and just picking up on their dress sense definitely has me more conscious of creating a more cohesive yet minimalist look - where I am in Singapore is just too darn hot for overly extravagant look but I still want to look 'different' when I can.

[@THECASUALco]

I’ll definitely make sure to do the reverse

[@matthewsue4032]

8th

[@simoling]

Japanese style is timeless because they never follow trends.

[@mrotaveria]

Is pret a porter, but CDG Play quality is horrendous. H&M is better

[@mrotaveria]

@@MrLifeUnderTheScope I am not, I bought Play clothes, sweaters are terrible, the t shirts are sub par quality and don't get me started with the polos :D You're paying for the heart logo, no more than that.

[@mrotaveria]

@@MrLifeUnderTheScope so are iphones

[@allthatgirlcoronado]

You talk too much