Tokyo Fashion City

This book is a fun guide to Tokyo street fashion, featuring hundreds of portrait photographs of fashionable, eccentric pedestrians. It explores eight Tokyo neighborhoods, including Harajuku, Shibuya, Daikanyama, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Koenji, Nakano, and Akihabara, and provides insight into the trends and tribes featured.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Tokyo, the vibrant city known for its eccentric pedestrians and thriving street fashion scene, is celebrated in this captivating guide. Captured through hundreds of portrait photographs, Tokyo Fashion City takes readers on a delightful stroll through eight distinct Tokyo neighborhoods, each with its own unique fashion characteristics. Part guidebook, part fashion photography album, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the fashion choices, shopping destinations, dining experiences, and hangout spots of streetwise young Tokyoites.

Author Philomena Keet and photographer Yuri Manabe accompany readers on a journey through these diverse neighborhoods, showcasing the eclectic fashion styles and trends that define Tokyo's fashion scene. From the hip-hop influenced Harajuku to the sophisticated fashionistas of Shibuya, the trendy Daikanyama, the gothic and geek havens of Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, the bohemian Koenji, and the otaku paradise of Nakano, Tokyo Fashion City offers a glimpse into the diverse fashion tribes that call this city home.

Each chapter is filled with stunning photographs of young fashionistas captured in their daily lives, accompanied by informative captions and insightful text that provide background information on the trends and tribes featured. Additionally, the book includes area maps and shop and cafe listings, making it an invaluable resource for readers who wish to stay on top of Tokyo's ever-evolving style pulse.

Tokyo Fashion City is a testament to the city's vibrant fashion culture and its ability to inspire and influence fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a fashion aficionado or simply curious about the unique fashion scene of Tokyo, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the magic of Tokyo street fashion firsthand.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780804857208