“Fashion is an act of self-expression ... “The biggest reason I closed FRUiTS was that fashionable kids decreased in Harajuku. I couldn’t take enough photographs to publish monthly.” ...

Decora is a maximalist Japanese fashion trend that exploded out of Harajuku in the late ‘90s ... you probably saw Decora kids piled high with stickers on their faces, armfuls of plastic ...

Here, one weary longtime fan — and fellow lover of Japan and its pop culture — reflects on her own shifting Gwen fandom, and Stefani's continued career of cultural appropriation. The track had ...

"Harajuku Mini is a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to do a cool children’s fashion line inspired by the super cute and playful kids' clothing you find in Japan," Stefani said at the time ...

The Harajuku Girls were inspired by Stefani’s visits to the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo and its wild fashion. The group served as Stefani’s backup dancers/entourage while she promoted and ...

Angel. Music. Baby. Back in 2005, Stefani even launched a fashion line called Harajuku Lovers, inspired by Japanese culture, which went on to include a fragrance and an accessories line.

Harajuku Laforet’s gender neutral fashion week is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fluffy Sanrio character Cinnamoroll. Around 40 shops within the department store are offering ...