Forget Paris or New York, Japanese women look to Korea for style inspiration


By AGENCY

Japanese women don't care about French chic, Italian originality or New York polish – they prefer Korean style. Photo: AFP

Does the aura of fashion capitals such as Paris, London, New York, and Milan cross borders to the point of inspiring the style of the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun?

While Japanese women acknowledge being influenced by European and American fashion, it is Korean style, worn by K-pop icons, that is having the biggest inspiration on what they are wearing on the streets of Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

fashion , K-pop , trends

   

Next In Style

Why you should treat your socks like handbags – as flags of personality
Michelle Yeoh and stars of 'Wicked' bring fashion A-game to film's premieres
Resourceful fashion designers are turning old car parts into new products
Elegant gowns with a focus on romance seen at New York Bridal Fashion Week
How T-shirts, caps and sneakers are part of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's empire
A look at how Vatican thriller film 'Conclave' is also about clothes
'She designs with simplicity': The woman who dressed Grace Kelly, Judy Garland
Fashion designer Aaron Levine dressed America, now he wants to dress you
Want a look where you can totally go wild? Check out the Harajuku style
Style Watch: Malaysian artiste Claudia Tan just wants to have fun with fashion

Others Also Read