Harajuku Costumes

Besides being a district in Tokyo, nowadays, Harajuku has become a fashion style known and followed around the world. The Harajuku style cannot be defined in a concrete way due to the fact that it has been evolving over time. However, there are certain characteristics that make this dressing style so unique. This trend emerged from the streets near the Harajuku Station, where teenagers started to mix traditional Japanese and Western clothing. Japanese teenagers who used to wear regular western clothes began to wear typical Japanese garments again such as the kimono and the geta sandals creating a fashion infusion. Unlike other trends, Harakuju is not about matching the right colors or getting the perfect look. It is rather about the expression of one’s own personality. Harajuku as a culture more than just a trend stands for originality and constant change.

If you think about it, Halloween is also about expressing yourself with authentic and eccentric outfits. When choosing a costume for you, there is always a reason why you picked one as opposed to any other from a wide array of costumes. Perhaps you feel comfortable in a specific outfit, or perhaps you want to dress up as a character that has inspired you, or maybe you just want to express your feelings. If the previous reasons are valid for you when deciding what costume to wear, the Harajuku costumes are a great costume idea for you.

It is not easy to pinpoint this Japanese fashion trend. From school girl uniforms mixed with punk clothes, to elegant dresses that will give you a Gothic and Victorian look, to cartoons or computer games character and cosplay outfits, you will find a representation of all of these under the trend known as Harajuku. A good thing is that you can also be part of this trend wearing costumes such as the colorful Harajuku Schoolgirl Costume for women, or the Harajuku Cutie Costume for girls. Be sophisticated and dress up with these great Oriental Costumes!