Spring has arrived, and trendy Tokyoites are pushing their winter blacks and grays to the back of their closets and going out in search of a whole new style. Metropolis took to the backstreets of Harajuku to find out what will be the next big thing this year.

LEFT: “I think accessories made from light materials like chiffon but with a South Asian feel will be popular this spring.”RIGHT: “I want to mark the start of spring by getting a really short haircut—I think a lot of girls will be doing that.”

LEFT: “I think lots of guys will be wearing Aladdin pants.”RIGHT: “I want to go to some vintage shops in Harajuku and get a new wardrobe in earthy colors.”

LEFT: “I just got a tough-looking military surplus jacket to wear with a cute floral print dress. That will be my look this spring.” RIGHT: “I want to get a nice denim jacket. It’s pretty much a standard item for spring.”

LEFT: “I want to get a nice cardigan or a big scarf. It’s a fashionable way of dealing with the unpredictable spring weather.”RIGHT: “I want to get a folksy kind of dress and match it with western boots. I think that look will be in this season.”

“I think a lot of guys will be wearing tweed flat caps this spring.”

LEFT: “I’ll go shopping in Harajuku to look for a nice ankle-length skirt.”RIGHT: “I want to go shopping in Koenji to find a unique pair of overalls with a printed pattern.”


















(3 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)











