The Savvy Guide to Shibuya 109
The iconic Shibuya 109 shopping mall, nicknamed “marukyu,” lies at the heart of Shibuya’s fashion culture. It is situated alongside the famous scramble crossing and...
By Joanna Pearce
November 6, 2015 |
Fashion
Dressing for Fall 2015’s Biggest Trends
Fall fashion is pretty straightforward. A little bit of denim, knitwear, boots, some variation of an overcoat, and boom, you are a walking pumpkin spice...
By Chanyn Kirtman
October 30, 2015 |
Fashion
Tokyo Fashion Week Spring 2016: Part 3
The spring 2016 edition of Tokyo's fashion week wrapped on Saturday, with the last two days featuring everything from edgy street-meets-athletic wear to kimonos styled...
By The Savvy Team
October 19, 2015 |
Fashion
Tokyo Fashion Week Spring 2016: Part 2
Tokyo's spring 2016 fashion week continues, with the middle two days bringing dark romanticism, Victorian influences, gorgeous draping, monotone simplicity, edgy menswear, and retro safari-inspired...
By The Savvy Team
October 16, 2015 |
Fashion
Tokyo Fashion Week Spring 2016: Part 1
After opening with a show by New York-based menswear designer Todd Snyder, the spring season of Tokyo fashion week was off. From elegant lace dresses...
By The Savvy Team
October 14, 2015 |
Fashion
Join in the Tokyo Fashion Week Fun
Fashion season is upon us! Starting October 12 and running through the 17th, over 40 designers will be presenting runway shows, exhibitions and installations for...
By Chanyn Kirtman
October 2, 2015 |
Fashion
Fashion’s Night Out Tokyo 2015
It's that time of year again, Tokyo fashionistas! Fashion's Night Out is just around the corner, and as always, it promises to be one of...
By The Savvy Team
September 4, 2015 |
Fashion
Easy Tips for Wearing a Yukata
Japan's summer festival season has just started and it's time to pull out your yukata again! In Tokyo, fireworks festivals are happening almost every weekend...
A Beginner’s Guide to Harajuku’s Lolita Fashion
The world of a Japanese Lolita girl is an alluring and yet mysterious one. For those of us with an interest in finding out more...
By Joanna Pearce
July 3, 2015 |
Fashion
Refresh Your Wardrobe with Summer Accessories
Staying on trend in the fashion world doesn’t mean a new wardrobe every season. Smart accessorizing is a great way to remain “en vogue” without...
By Chanyn Kirtman
June 26, 2015 |
Fashion
Summer Fashions to Help You Beat the Heat
Tokyo’s humid season is upon us (for many of us, our hair is the first indicator), and while most welcome the summer sun with open...
By Chanyn Kirtman
June 13, 2015 |
Fashion