I think those people who changes those are fashionable.
Ali Project has their own view of the world.
I really have a huge respect for them.
I believe they are able to express what they like.
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Hey guys and girls on Ask Japanese, this is Cathy Cat.
And we are right now here at Baby the star shine bright,
30th anniversary tea party.
Also obviously, Alice and the pirates, both of those brands are celebrating today.
And we are going to go and ask the people here their opinion
What does a fashionable person here in Japan has to have or has to do
We are going to learn some of this so let's go ask Japanese.
A Fashionable Person?
What type of person do you think has a high fashion sense?
A person who doesn't wear branded wear as it is,
but adds some original items
and coordinates it in their own way.
What kind of extra items?
For brands they start from the top to bottom with unified designs with jumper, skirts and socks,
so perhaps changing the item for the head,
or changing one item into plain colors.
People who gives those extra change I believe are fashionable.
People who likes clothes.
Which element of clothes have you become to like?
I guess the part you can express yourself differently.
Today for example?
Since today is a party,
so I am adding flowers to match the party
and chose some dresses with chiffon-style materials.
I believe people who matches their faces or hair color
with soft colors or with the fluffy looking outfit is who I think is nice.
When it comes to fashion, I don't have a specific fashion icon who I look up to,
but people who draw portrait pictures, animation, 2D drawings, or something with dark feeling.
I believe those are people with stylish image to me.
So people who doesn't necessarily wear them but who is talented in drawing?
Yes.When I can feel what is illustrated in their drawing.
People who expresses their character but at the same time has an overall balance.
For example, I like vivid colors.
So for today I have turquoise with red and black.
Multiple colors but balanced so a single color won't stick out.
When we look at the fashion here,
if you see from top to bottom,
even in white pants, it doesn't stick out much.
Even if you like a specific item, you try to adjust the total balance with it.
I believe that is talented.
Expressing in your own way.
Without considering the eyes of the others, but in your own way creating your fashion coordination.
Or using your favorite items to enjoy fashion with confidence. That kind of person.
People who has a specific theme in their fashion or has their own worldview.
Is there any specific model you have in mind?
Yes, it is actually an artist but Ali Project.
They have a specific world view so that is what I really respect them for.
I believe people with a lot of imagination has a high sense of fashion.
Adding venetian masque or headdress around the waist,
or wrapping tights around the arm.
When you do something crazy like that, it doesn't look good but fashionable people can make it look nice.
I always think those people are awesome.
I think people who are overall balanced,
but at the same time being able to express what you like.
Overall?
The colors or the silhouette. People who can balance those are great.
Ok, where are you from?
We are from Hong Kong.
Both of you?
Yes.
So you came all the way for the tea party?
This is the first time.
This is our first time to BABY tea party.
Our first time so it is very exciting.
Your first time, too?
Yes, first time to BABY tea party,
but a few times for Japan traveling.
And shopping?
Yes, buy buy buy
What we are asking right now is,
A person who has a great sense of fashion. A fashionable person.
In your opinion, what kind of a person is that?
Inspiring me on some topics about life.
It's like...if I see someone wearing very strong fashion sense,
I think she would be a person that is out of the box.
Yes, out of the box.
A little bit different from the rest?
Yes.
Not wearing what everyone else is wearing?
Become a unique person.
Just like what we are wearing, the foreign fashion. Harajuku Fashion.
Some kind of this is, out of the box already.
So I think Japan is the most fashionable place that can spread Lolita fashion to the whole world.
How to start wearing Lolita Fashion.
If someone wanted to start out Lolita fashion,
but doesn't know how to be fashionable, could you give us an advice?
Adding in some small item you like,
or adding in one motif to the fashion,
will change drastically so you can expand your Lolita or other fashion world.
Recently I am into the dark looking fashion,
such as vampire and stuff, so having that image in mind,
-from paintings, and 2D illustrations?
Yes, from illustrations I would expand my image, and wear related items.
Does that mean converting your 2D world into your fashion?
Yes, I would be inspired by Anime characters,
and I would think of wearing like how they are wearing.
I'm sure you will be so nervous when you enter the store for the first time,
but the shop staff is nice.
The reason I started Lolita was from the lucky bags.
Lolita dresses are very expensive, but lucky bags are quite cheap so it's a good way to start.
That's good news. How about you?
You should start by collecting little by little,
and after a few years you have some items
and along the way you should learn the skills.
So at the beginning you should start with, the lucky bags or pre-coordinated sets.
I think what is important is how you can wear those to fit your body shape.
As a first step it is good to copy the coordination the models are doing on magazines.
Another way is go to the store often and make friends with the shop staff.
If you go for the first time, it's difficult to choose.
Then the shop staff will come talk to you and I would try the recommended hit item.
When it comes to Lolita fashion,
The volume of the dress is quite large,
since it is quite an amount,
so start out with accessories,
or lace socks.
Either go in with those small cute items,
or increase the number of normal dresses in your daily life
and for the next dress adding in a Panier to the collection would be nice.
I think the important thing is see many things, such as magazines.
Or check out people who is wearing outfits that you like.
That is what I think is good.
Since Lolita fashion itself stands out very well on the streets,
so you should start out by finding the one dress that you really like,
and coordinate that one dress in your own way would be nice.
If you are thinking of buying one, go to the store.
Find a store that you like and go there.
If you are unsure, consult a shop staff.
And increase your collection little by little is good.
That will be all the questions. Thank you very much.
So what is a fashionable person to you?
We had quite a lot of opinions.
I think a fashionable person is someone who isn't wearing what everybody else is wearing.
I think that's an important point.
Just don't go with what everyone else is doing.
Try to be different, try to be creative. It is never easy. It's always hard to be different from everyone else.
But I can tell you guys it's worth it.
It brought me here to where I am right now.
So never be afraid to try something else.
Never be afraid to maybe even wear something that might not look so good, because...
hey, next time it might get better.
Some of the coordinates I'm doing on Instagram for example, they weren't so good.
But little by little you get more accessories, you work it out,
you look at other people and little by little you work your style.
Never be afraid to stand out,
never be afraid to try out new things.
I hope you enjoyed this video. We have done other videos on Japanese fashion,
Be sure to check them out. We have quite a lot on this channel.
I hope you enjoyed this video. I'll catch you soon on Ask Japanese. Bye
BABY the star shine bright, and Alice and the pirates
are famous Japanese fashion brands.
This time they actually celebrated their thirty year anniversary.
Baby the star shine bright has been going strong for over thirty years now.
And some of the success movies were Shimotsuma Monogatari
which is known as Kamikaze Girls
Which one of the heroins was wearing Baby the star shine bright dresses.
This time at the tea party there were lots going on.
There were fashion shows from both brands.
Alice and the pirates and Baby the star shine bright,
Interviews with the actual designers,
and many many more things.
And fun things the visitors could actual take part in as well.
Lolita fashion tea party is always a great chance for you to come together,
meat other likeminded people,
enjoy fashion and,
learn about what new styles are coming out soon.
The other videos are on Kawaii Pateen so be sure to check them out.