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In 1997, Shoichi Aoki launched FRUiTS magazine, a publication that

It’s an exhilarating experience plastering your childhood princess pink wall

Charles Addams grew up in New Jersey, USA. He was

Gothic Lolita and Classic Lolita are on opposite ends of

A high schooler on a mission to cleanse the world

Nowadays, it seems like you don’t need evil superpowers to

Amura, loose socks, choberigu, Para-Para dancing, egg, Cawaii!, gyaru circles,

The media encourage us to love ourselves. But when was

Whether you’re watching a film or scrolling through your Instagram

There are so many films and TV shows about romance

When we think about Japanese fashion and pop culture, Tetsuya

Love hotels! So many things come to mind when you

Whether it’s your favourite celebs or a couple on the

Cupid’s always busy on 14 February. Why? Because it’s Valentine’s

Books and films give us an escape from our everyday

The stage, a wash of tears. Doe-eyed and fresh-faced, teens

It’s been said like a million times but social media

It’s an electrifying atmosphere within the cosy crowd of an

Backstage: teenage girls scramble around trying to get their costumes

In the idol world, elections don’t decide the next president,

“I want you! (I want you!) I need you! (I

A city in perpetual shadow. Los Angeles 2019 is the

In the future, film fashion is generally split into two

Earth, wind, fire, water—and fashion. Wait what? That’s not The

Ding! Ding! It’s your daily horoscope: You should read The

On New Year’s Eve of 2019, the world came together

In On Beauty and Being Just, Elaine Scarry writes that

While the argument about the true origins of the kawaii

With three clicks of her ruby slippers, Dorothy utters those

There's no denying the impact social media has had on

Fashion allows you to express your individuality, foster creativity, and

Japan’s fashion subcultures are famous worldwide thanks to the street

If you’ve ever been on the internet, “kawaii” (meaning “cute”

Shimokitazawa. 12pm. The air is chill and the place moreso.

In pop culture, ”hypebeast” is a derogatory term used to

In our increasingly eco-conscious world, sustainability is becoming the hottest

This issue we have a guest writer, Manon Marguerite! We

Wearing Japanese street fashion wasn’t my first foray into standing

Everyone always says that your university years are the best

When you think of “crazy Japan” you might think of

I know what you’re thinking… what do psychics have to

1. Manon Marguerite Manon is a Sydney-based designer who upcycles pre-loved

Have you ever missed the last train and had to

Clothing options have diversified so much in recent years, thanks

Technology has long been the unwavering companion of fashion. Whether

The early 1800s invention of the loom, the 1846 invention

“What’s different about Japanese fashion is the people behind it.

The late great Tupac Shakur in a bandana. TLC in

The Casual is the go-to YouTube channel for Japanese street

Streetwear has become increasingly popular in fashion these days, evolving