Why I Chose to Study Fashion in Japan Over America

[@CAxALLDAY]

i like that different silhouettes are generally accepted and encouraged in japan. leads to so much variety. in USA, unless you're in certain areas, you def will stick out

[@grey-f-o-x]

Meanwhile, if you do that outside of Japan, you'll either get called "homeless", "gay" or "a woman", as an insult of course.

[@LeodiAstoriaXIII]

I came to Japan 8 years ago and got into the creative work (Interior Design, but wasn't able to continue for long due to financial reason) and was exposed to the Japanese styles and mentality, I was fascinated on how the Japanese can dress up so incredibly easy and GOOD! Even after all those years I still dress like a bump. In the recent few months I'm much more interested in the fashion scene as I'm getting tired of days after days grinding my butt with corporate work and wanting to go back to creative field. I've been bing watching your videos for a few days now and they are so good, please keep doing it.

[@Bobbytheman98]

The same reason some Americans refuse to learn the background of some histories of fashion and culture is the same thing that can lead to ignorant activity like cultural appropriation. You don’t appreciate something you will abuse it.

[@craiganczelowitz7225]

Enjoy your content - you briefly touched on the language issue - With an aging population and falling yen - so many Japanese brands, companies, individuals etc... have lost out (as the country has as a whole) to the global market due to their inability to speak English. It is really a shame how so many Japan creatives, brands and companies are unknown to the West simply because of their their inability to effectively communicate in the global business language of English. I have experienced this both as a Sr. design buyer from NY who travelled abroad regularly and as a creative Director based in Thailand & Japan for the past 20 years. It is so disheartening to see amazing businesses, classic crafts and innovative brands close down simply because they were unable to reach to the wider market abroad (who are hungry for Japanese product, btw !); even via a simple English website. Covid was the final death-knell for many. The talent, discipline and heritage is here in Japan for sure but the education system must change fast (perhaps look to Koreas education system who have overtaken the Japanese on the world stage in so many areas).

[@kuyaChrischan]

i haven't even started the video yet but I already know this is gonna be some quality content. 🔥

[@SonOfOdin777]

Totally agree Reggie, you cannot force or speed up style/fashion, and I think it applies to any creative process or craft, from food to design. BTW bro, hit me back! this is Gianni over here! Much love.

[@THECASUALco]

I’ll hit you brother. I haven’t forgotten

[@agathebrillaud8058]

Hey man, just discover your channel a few days ago ! I am sooo pleased to hear you intake on japanese fashion! I went to Japan to study fashion a few years ago! Wanted to go to Bunka, then realised it would take me 2 years of language learning and 4 years of school! (After already 3 years in Paris..) Ahah anyway, I did'nt go to school but I've learned a loooot while I was there! I am now in the process of building a brand/company around japanese crafts and fashion. Keep up with the good work! Thanks a lot for your videos!

[@Hisui_lofi]

I just discovered your channel and i just wanted to stay that i love how stylish you look. I love watching people enjoy fashion

[@tora3584]

SO glad i found your channel!! so inspiring & motivating. thank you!

[@lonnylegeam]

For the first time, my notofications are early. Was watching the live yesterday. Thankfully, you followed up with a video.

[@Ttangko_]

PLEASE MORE, YOUR SHARINGS HELP ME CURE MY DEPRESSION

[@ob1ivion76]

Always a good day when you drop a video. 🙃

[@marilthecat]

effortless and carefree is deffo the way with attention to detail. Been years of experimentation, Harajuku girls were doing it before Essex girls (or other similar aesthetics were) made it a norm XD

[@ayyanali2]

USA: whats popular , JAPAN : be your own niche

[@jeromecruz2588]

Sometimes I wonder why don't you have a million subs by now. I mean 200K++ is a great number, however, with all the information and knowledge you share, people should watch you more. I am learning a lot of stuff from you not only in the fashion world or business but the ideology behind each of it. They are missing a lot of things by not watching you.

[@roryalexanderm]

we liked to hear about reggie!

[@commonsens3]

Can u do j-style for petite and thick people? I believe not many of them petite and thick, but it will be very interesting to cover!

[@tulipsalinger1410]

fascinating I am learning so much!

[@jazsimone26]

Your videos make me cry

[@ytuseracct]

I want to study fashion in Bunka or maybe CSM, but I'm not rich and live in South East Asia. I wonder if they have scholarships for foreigners like me. Actually CSM is my goal.

[@rider12go]

Fashion and beauty are two of departments that usually don't get scholarship in Japan. It doesn't bring profit to the "country" they said, unlike technical or engineering. Foreigners used to not being able to work as a hairstylist before they lift the ban last year if I'm not mistaken. Beauty salon was supposed to register their foreigners employees using other job description, such as, graphic designer, office worker, etc even though they are actually working as a hairstylist for daily basis.

[@smith2924]

Should I size up when buying Japanese bands? I read that a medium US is typically a L size in japan. Thanks for your help and all the great content!

[@crosscourtpass]

1:00 where is this Bape ad from?

[@cslack5266]

nice work

[@jessicagomes4043]

Is there any cool Japanese fashion online stores?

[@THECASUALco]

I got you covered soon.

[@Matthew-cc8ry]

I'd love to know if you learned/went to university in the us for fashion before going to Japan?

[@Green-rp6br]

Is it rude to ask where you are from, you have the most beautiful skin tone ever

[@RAZASHARP]

NOOOO..IT'S MORE GAY AF!!

[@ytuseracct]

@@RAZASHARP bold of you to assume we're all males here

[@RAZASHARP]

@@ytuseracct well then it figures...only a female wouldn't be able to stay focused for a 10 min video..and drift off to how good his SKIN LOOKS!!!! LOL. SMH

[@THECASUALco]

I appreciate it! I’m from the US but if you’re talking ethnicity I’m technically mixed BUT I identify as black American.

[@tristenperez4751]

What did you study? and wat what university? was it taught in japanese?

[@THECASUALco]

I took several apprenticeships for design, textile production, and visual merchandising. Yes, it was taught in Japanese. Good thing about Japan is that you find a ton of artisans willing to teach but most of them don’t speak much English.

[@tango31313]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jazsimone26]

I have a question. 🙋🏽‍♀️ Do you know any business coaches specifically in clothing brand/ financial, etc. management that do private calls??

[@alotofmore]

The need for Americans to justify their “unique” perspective is mind boggling.

[@wobblecrash]

But why not Antwerp

[@genesis2187]

im also curious why not Antwerp?

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Maybe more or less the aesthetic choice

[@jaceyang3375]

Yo Reggie, I don’t know if it’s your drip but the collar of your shirt is a little bit off to the right. Seems a little imbalanced. Just want to point it out, don’t worry if it’s your thing tho. You do you haha

[@THECASUALco]

Yeeeeaaaa…. That was on purpose😅 nah I’m not gonna front it just kept sliding during filming. I noticed once I saw the edit was finished but was like “ah well”. This is what happens when you wear wider collars for tees; they tend to shift a lot. Maybe I should put some tape inside next time.😅