Travel to Asia

Fresh Fruits

Format: Turtleback
Author: Shoichi Aoki
ReleaseDate: 01 June, 2005
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Rating:

Supaa kawaii
The ensembles displayed in Aoki's book range from super cute (supaa-kawaii) to imaginative to outrageous. Manga, anime, and Tokyo street fashion have a devoted following here in the States, and fans of the above should find this volume entertaining/fascinating. Some of the teenagers look almost intimidating, but the funny thing is that if you get lost in Tokyo (easy enough to do), you can walk up to one of these apparitions and ask for directions. In almost every case, they will probably bow, smile, and respond in the most polite and respectful manner imaginable.

Fabulous Freaks
I love the full page color photos and the brief descriptions. Another amazing collection of eye candy fashion. It is interesting to see how a sub-culture of fashion in itself fractures off into seperate catagories. Like L. O. L. A. , european punk, goth, hippie, couture, et cetera. All amazingly creative free spirits. This is a great buy if you like cultures and community, fashion design, or interesting coffee table conversation starters. I love the book "fruits" as well, they are like twins, something to be kept together. I would love to see what changes in style another ten years has brought to Japan. Hopefully I'll run accross that book next. The only irksome bit was the bubblegum text color. It was hard to read at times. And my eyes aren't too bad.

Bambi
With styles ranging from punk, lolita to the just plain crazy, this book will give you the inspiration to be an individual and wear something kawaii!. I saw the Fruits exhibition a while ago and I wanted this book ever since!! And i have to say that i'm pretty pleased with it!
I find it amazing that these teenagers put so much effort into what they wear.

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