Global street style photos by Miyelle Karmi

Category: Women

October 18, 2012

The Kimono

A little girl in a mini kimono at the Meiji Shrine

Walking through Tokyo, a woman in a kimono will occasionally walk past and it’s such a pleasure to see. Seeing this traditional dress stand out amongst a rush of people in contemporary clothes is a beautiful sight. It’s as if time has stood still for a few moments.

I thought I’d spotted some actual geishas when walking through Asakusa. Lucky me to see such a rare sight! But no, it turns out these girls had paid to dress up as them and take photos of each other. Geishas are so rare now and it’s unusual to see any in Tokyo. There are only around 1000 in Japan and most reside in Kyoto. They’re like an endangered species. Geishas study for 4 to 5 years to become highly skilled in traditional singing, dancing and playing musical instruments. An evening of entertainment with one geisha is understandably not cheap- it costs at least £450 for 2 people including dinner.

A bride and groom in traditional dress at their wedding at the Meiji Shrine

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October 16, 2012

Yukie

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October 15, 2012

Konnichiwa Tokyo!

Norika

Japan Fashion Week has begun and the streets are bursting with stylish people. From Shibuya to Harajuku, they’re EVERYWHERE! Here are a few people I discovered today…

Sung chol & Yu

Seiko

Taiju

Yuri & Ryata

Mitsuki

 

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October 15, 2012

Seoul dolls

I’ve always thought the girls in Seoul look like dolls. It turns out they really do aspire to look like them!

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October 12, 2012

Gangnam Street Style

Rina

I’ve arrived in sunny Seoul, the city of the horse dance, sexxxy ladies and kimchi. Walking through Gangnam, you can see why Psy has written a song about it’s style. The popular Garosugil is the tree lined  street where all the cool kids hang out in nightclub-esque coffee shops and uber slick boutiques. Here are some of my fashion finds…

Lim

Jiyoung & Inyoung

Jinhye

Ryu

Dana

Sunmi

Tomorrow I’m off to Tokyo so stay tuned for more amazing street style from the far east…

 

 

 

 

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October 10, 2012

Around Soho…

I’m very much enjoying Sophia’s mix of textures with her leather fringed skirt, wooly jumper and studded collar. She wears a Zara skirt and blazer, Primark jumper, sunglasses and jacket and Converse trainers.

Sally looks uber cute in her tartan trousers, metallic jumper and burgundy hat. She wears trousers by ASOS, a jumper from H&M, a vintage coat, Office shoes, and a hat and bag from Urban Outfitters.

Tianci is all set for autumn in her muted tones with pops of red. She wears a coat by Zara, top by Stella McCartney, a Topshop skirt, shoes from China and bag by Alexander McQueen.

Annaleena is a film maker from Spitalfields. She wears a Jean Pierre Braganza jacket, Zara dress, 3.1 Philip Lim bag, Pied a Terre shoes and Miu Miu sunglasses.

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October 8, 2012

Back in London…

Peggy is a fashion student and DJ. She wears a hat, trousers and bag from Zara, shoes and jumper from H&M.

Kim is a journalist from Bethnal Green. The cut out triangles of her white shirt dress give this classic item a hot, modern twist. Her dress is by Asha, her bag by Mimi, boots from ASOS and she wears a vintage belt.

Selina lightens up the street in this juicy colour combo. Her coat is from a charity shop, she can’t remember where she bought the jumpsuit (though she knows she dyed it pink) and her shoes are from Camden.

Gacomo is from Italy and has just moved to The Big Smoke. He wears a Louis Vuitton scarf and bag, H&M coat, the leather jumper was a gift from a stylist friend, Dries Van Noten trousers, a vintage hat and Church’s shoes.

Maryam gives this cute preppy look a tough twist with her leather shorts, DMs and dark shawl. She wears shorts, shawl and bag from H&M, a Warehouse shirt, an ASOS jumper and a collar by COS.

 

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September 16, 2012

Sara at Somerset House

Sara Moschini is the fashion editor of Grazia.it. This gorgeous mix of yellows, oranges and florals perfectly sets off her flame red hair and freckles. She wears a jumper by Sandro, Proenza Schouler skirt, shirt by Stella McCartney, bag by Paula Cademartori, Gucci sunglasses and boots from Italy.

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September 14, 2012

London Fashion Week

Hurrah! The madness that is London Fashion Week is here. And to start us off, here are a few of my favourite looks from Somerset House today.

Lucinda is a fashion designer and stylist. She wears a dress designed by herself (Fawn & Faith AW2012), her bag is a sample from a boutique in Nottingham, her jewellery is from Brick Lane and she wears shoes by All Saints.

Debbie (above)is the production assistant at ASOS Magazine. She wears Zara shoes, Urban Outfitters jeans, vintage bag and coat, Gap shirt and a vintage skirt worn as a headscarf.

Mao (above) is a student from Japan. She wears a coat by Burberry, necklace from Japan, trousers by Comme Des Garcons, shoes by Opening Ceremony and shirt by Chloe.

Majo runs the blog Viste La Calle and is from Chile. She wear a jacket by Lupe Gjardo, shirt by Dimension Azul a vintage skirt and an Aldo bag.

Ama (above) is the fashion editor at MP Mag in Tokyo. She wars a vintage jumper from Tokyo, Salvatore Ferragamo bag, H&M skirt and cuff, a Marc Jacobs chain, Michael Kors shoes and earrings from Tokyo.

 

Sophie is a stylist and fashion coordinator at the Daily Telegraph. She wears shoes by Zara, G Star jeans, an Eudon Choi top, and Wonderland jacket.

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September 12, 2012

A spot of fringing

I love Eleanor’s fringed Topshop Unique dress. Yellow and grey is a one of my favourite colour combos and the textures create amazing movement when she walks. Eleanor also wears Topshop sandals, a bag by Matthew Williamson for Debenhams, a Michael Kors watch, bracelets from Primark, Topshop and Warehouse and sunglasses by Mango.

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