Asia Pacific Arts: Best of 2015: Japanese Fashion Asia Pacific Arts Archive Site (2004-2018) For new content click here. August 10, 2018 home film music art stage books tv gaming Best of 2015: Japanese Fashion APA writer Kalai Chik covers top 10 Japanese fashion trends in 2015. by Kalai Chik Date Published: 01/12/2016 Platform Shoes 10. Socks with Flats Now this may not seem very fashionable in the United States, but in Japan, socks are often paired with different kinds of shoes. The three basic colored socks to have are white, gray, and black which can be matched with a variety of colorful or grayscale shoes. Maybe this trend that will catch on in Southern California if the weather continues to be this cold! Image was taken from the June volume of the Japanese fashion magazine, Can Cam. 9. Bellbottoms Whoever thought bellbottoms would come back in style should claim their money. Vivi 2015’s April issue brought these 70’s hits into the mainstream fashion scene. This blast from the past helped to keep the fashionistas from the humid summer air. 8. Casual Sneakers In a country that requires a lot of walking, Can Cam’s 2015 June issue recommends these fashionable sneakers as a good way to travel. Never hurts to look trendy and be comfy in soft colorful sneakers from brands such as Adidas and New Balance. 7. Oxford Style Flats A simple type of shoe that came back a couple of years ago is the Oxford style shoe and according to Can Cam’s September 2015 issue, they seem to be here to stay. Unlike true flats, these Oxfords have a small platform to give the wearer a little bit of height. 6. Onepiece Clothing The term “onepiece” means exactly what the word seems to be: it is one single piece of clothing. These clothes are a top attached to a skirt to give off the illusion of two pieces of clothing, making washing and wearing an easy task. 5. Silver and Gold Shoe Accents Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but gold and silver keep her grounded. What would an outfit be without a little something to dress it up? Metallic colors add a bit of flare to an otherwise drawl or plain outfit. 4. Duffle Coats Currently, these longer-than-usual duffle coats not only give the wearer extra warmth, but also provides a perfect blend of Eastern and Western styles. The latest issue of Soup shows two models in “plain color” duffle coats for a blend of both a casual and a relaxing style. 3. Off Shoulder Shirts These ruffle off shoulder shirts were all the rage in the Spring and Summer months. Not only did this eye-catching shoulder exposure top turn heads, but they also gave the wearer a way to cool down amidst hot temperatures. 2. Sandal Platforms For those who live in warm climates, socks and sandals don’t always mix well together. However, Japanese designers have given these platform sandals a good amount of height and comfort. They could be worn to the beach or on city streets. 1. Pastel Colors One of the most prolific trends in Japanese culture this year is pastel colors. Whether the season was Winter, Spring, Fall, or Summer, pastel colors were added to nearly every single clothing option. Pastels have made it into sweaters, shoes, socks, dresses, and anything wearable. This trend is slowly making its way to America but is still largely associated with Spring. Who knows? Maybe soft pastel colors will hit the nearest Forever 21 later in 2016! CONTACT US ABOUT US full listRECENT ARTICLES GOT7 Soars Over LA in “Fly In USA” Tour Exploring E3 in 6 Hours The Royal Gambler: Review of Daebak Symphony Of The Goddesses: Zelda Goes to Hollywood Bullet Train: What Can Future Lip Sync Battle Contestants Learn From Bollywood? full listNEWS BITES When Dark and Cute Meet: Yami Kawaii with Bisuko Ezaki Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Throws a Summer Halloween Party FINAL FANTASY XIV Symphonic Concert Transforms LA into a Realm Reborn Honestly: Eric Nam in San Francisco Butterfly Lovers Presented By “Red” Hong Yi full listMULTIMEDIA Bullet Train: What Can Future Lip Sync Battle Contestants Learn From Bollywood? Bullet Train #005: China’s Hot Mom (辣妈) Phenomenon LADYBABY’s Mini Concert and Meet and Greet in LA AX 2015: Fashion Show Photo Slideshow ARTICLE TOOLS Printer friendly version Send this link to a friend Add to Facebook Digg This Save to del.icio.us PUBLISHERS SISTER PUBLICATION Feature articles and videos, interactive graphics, daily news summaries, and provocative voices. MORE APA APA NEWSLETTER Subscribe to the APA Newsletter First name Last name Email address HOME ABOUT US FILM MUSIC TELEVISION STAGE ART & DESIGN GAMING BOOKS CONTACT US Copyright © 2003 – 2014 University of Southern California U.S. – China Institute