I live in Tokyo and I agree with the way you read the Japanese sense of style - but I would add one more thing from my European perspective, which is that there is still a sense here of dressing and behaving in a way that is 'appropriate' - meaning appropriate for the occasion, appropriate for those you are alongside etc. I get the sense that in other places (US, UK) the idea of personal freedom and personal comfort is the most important - which leads some (not all) to dress in a way that is 'inappropriate' for the occasion or setting - for example, sweatpants and ball cap to a restaurant. In Japan, you must also prioritise other people and acknowledge that this event, this location, demands a standard of dress and etiquette that is not just about YOUR personal comfort but also a mark of respect to other people and the setting...hence you dress to go to a restaurant, you dress formally for a business meeting, you pay attention to the details etc.
We have an acronym for it, it’s called TPO, or Time, Place, and Occasion. If any one thing among these three out of sorts, it’s not really appropriate.
@@LeadLeftLeon True after visiting Japan and returning home to the states we realized we are living like savages here . All it takes is 1 just one trip from Hotel , to train station , to a Shinkansen , which after boarding with all of your delicious snacks with barely a perceptible wave in your drink in a matter of about 2 hrs ,we got it all wrong here
That's exactly what I've been trying to be careful about recently. I wear kimonos on a daily basis, and sometimes I wear Western clothes, but I used to look like a "marshmallow man" in a down jacket and wide-cut pants. Now I try to wear leather shoes, suits with nice cuts, wool coats, Barbour jackets, etc.
I especially agree with the first concept. Great examples include leather boots and jackets with the patina they've accumulated over time-they just look better than brand-new ones
The Japanese have this really distinct aesthetic and they're one of the most stylish people on the planet. Their clothes, like their wearers, whisper, and never shout.
This is a great video Wanhee. You explained it so well. The idea of dressing that’s not just about putting on some clothing that makes you look good but it’s a mindful practice of minimalist and gracefulness. It’s simplicity and elegance that makes people feel good and respectful.
great points and research. Saw a lot of these concepts visiting Japan and even the thrift stores are highly organised, not just filled with people's random junk
1: Letting things age along with you. 2: Build quality and attention to detail. 3: Taking inspiration from something and making it your own. 4: Minimal styles based on a good silhouette. 5: Less is more, don't clutter your outfit.
I thought I had a pretty good sense of style until I moved to Tokyo decades ago. The Japanese dress really well. Whenever I visit my home country of USA majority of Americans lack style or just don’t care. The bar is set very low.
damn, the ま concept makes a lot of sense. in a lot of japanese things, there is this "space" that you mention. i don't feel bombarded with things that disrupt my senses when engaging in Japanese things. space and quiet. thanks for the video it made me think.
When I first learned about Japanese denim I realized I was going down a big rabbit hole. I wish I had the opportunity to do all clothes shopping in Japan. I'm really into Ametora style.
Dude you hit on what we noticed right away ! We visited Japan 2 years ago it was the first place I visited where I already wanted to go back even before we left .As a 55 year old at the time what I noticed is there may be a general theme that young people dress in , but it is way less cookie cutter than young people in America.
I called it the per-capita fashion sense. Big Major fashion city like Milan, Paris, NYC, also dress really well but compared to Japan especially Tokyo, even the locals that said “I know nothing about fashion, I just shop in Uniqlo, GU, and cheap secondhand store” still dress really well and can be on par to the average fashion enthusiast in those other global fashion hotspots. They just effortlessly fashionable, it’s just like breathing.
As a westerner… I have to point out one CONTROVERSIAL observation. Japan has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world. Closer to 4% vs 40ish% in the States, 60ish% in the UK and “Latin America.” Now, before people accuse me of fat-shaming I should point out that some of my favorite fashion influences are average to slightly overweight in build. I’m not suggesting overweight people don’t dress well. I believe that in addition to biologically selecting what is attractive, we have been conditioned to recognize skinny = attractive. It’s been drilled into us for decades (most recently. Beauty standards change over time). All of the observations made in this video coupled with the fact that Japanese people are fit and their clothes drapes “properly” over their bodies and you have a recipe for an aesthetically pleasing outfit and individual.
I discovered Amekaji style when I bought my first pair of Japanese selvedge denim back in 2016 (a pair of Samurai Jeans S0710). The Sammy's were so much heavier and oozed quality compared to my made-in-Malaysia Levi's 501. I think I paid $300 for the jeans, but the high price compelled me to stay in shape so that I can still wear the same W32 jeans today (now with a beautiful fade and patina). The downside of falling into this rabbit hole is $$$...I've spent so much money on clothing (it doesn't help that I'm a Real McCoy's fanboy haha).
well in your first photo you look more stylish , with the red jacket , black pants and shirt , with long hair and beard .. on the other photo with the brown 3 size to big work jacket ,
I'm from Switzerland (Zurich) and living in Tokyo. The first time I came here I was blown away and impressed by the way people in Tokyo dressed. Unlike the Swiss, The Japanese certainly know fashion and dress MUCH better than the Swiss!😂
This is exactly why there’s 80yo Japanese men drippin better than the average American 20yo! Seriously tho, I’ll be drippin like this til I’m 80+. Bury me in some Yohji, please. Thanks.
Bro this video was top tier, thank you very much. I might go to Japan someday now haha. Can we please get a longer video covering the same topic? This was so informative but waaaay too short brother!!!
In the interest of Wabi Sabi and letting things age as they will, does the average Japanese man use shoe trees in his oxfords, derby’s, loafers, etc??? I haven’t seen this discussed elsewhere. I think Americans seem to view it as trying to keep dress shoes as pristine as possible. And I call all of them dress shoes, because amongst my social circle and family, I honestly think they wouldn’t see those various shoes as anything other than “DRESS” shoes. Are work boots just allowed to wear and age while dress shoes are seen as something to be kept up?
I feel like the conclusion for #1 should be to stay true to your style and not chase fast fashion. Having a vintage Metallica shirt is way cooler when you bought it at a concert 30 years ago.
Wabisabi the more you wear it, the better you are at wearing it. Shokunin premium fabrics and strong construction buy what can last a decade. Amekaji take inspiration from your superiors and surpass them. City boy good style enhances your silhouette. MA give each part of your outfit a chance to shine. Do this by minimizing the accessories. All pieces flow in harmony without one overpowering the others
Wabisabi was what Boba Fett had before he had that armor cleaned in his series. You have to admit, his old armor looked better because it showed its age and wear.
Although i'm Japanese,still haven't been able to understand perfectly about "Wabi Sabi".But i think "Wabi Sabi" and "Ma " are related to Japanese mind.
Ok. I hear you. Those clothes looked casual to me. Not well dressed. Not elegant. When I think of well dressed, I think of France. I think of classic British clothing. Clothes that fit the body and not baggy. Not graphic hoodies.
Nope. That's cheating. The beauty is in the life lived in those clothes or life that table saw. You are 'Chinesing' that whole idea...and reducing it into quick 'type of a look'.
I live in Tokyo and I agree with the way you read the Japanese sense of style - but I would add one more thing from my European perspective, which is that there is still a sense here of dressing and behaving in a way that is 'appropriate' - meaning appropriate for the occasion, appropriate for those you are alongside etc. I get the sense that in other places (US, UK) the idea of personal freedom and personal comfort is the most important - which leads some (not all) to dress in a way that is 'inappropriate' for the occasion or setting - for example, sweatpants and ball cap to a restaurant. In Japan, you must also prioritise other people and acknowledge that this event, this location, demands a standard of dress and etiquette that is not just about YOUR personal comfort but also a mark of respect to other people and the setting...hence you dress to go to a restaurant, you dress formally for a business meeting, you pay attention to the details etc.
Japan is an advanced fully developed civilization
We have an acronym for it, it’s called TPO, or Time, Place, and Occasion. If any one thing among these three out of sorts, it’s not really appropriate.
@@LeadLeftLeon True after visiting Japan and returning home to the states we realized we are living like savages here . All it takes is 1 just one trip from Hotel , to train station , to a Shinkansen , which after boarding with all of your delicious snacks with barely a perceptible wave in your drink in a matter of about 2 hrs ,we got it all wrong here
Your continent and its traditional ways are falling. Soon you will all be under sharia law
That's exactly what I've been trying to be careful about recently.
I wear kimonos on a daily basis, and sometimes I wear Western clothes, but I used to look like a "marshmallow man" in a down jacket and wide-cut pants.
Now I try to wear leather shoes, suits with nice cuts, wool coats, Barbour jackets, etc.
I especially agree with the first concept. Great examples include leather boots and jackets with the patina they've accumulated over time-they just look better than brand-new ones
The Japanese have this really distinct aesthetic and they're one of the most stylish people on the planet. Their clothes, like their wearers, whisper, and never shout.
This is a great video Wanhee. You explained it so well. The idea of dressing that’s not just about putting on some clothing that makes you look good but it’s a mindful practice of minimalist and gracefulness. It’s simplicity and elegance that makes people feel good and respectful.
Bro the last concept is very informative, I suddenly felt nostalgic watching your video.
You are getting it. You deserve much admiration.
This video is so educational, very great. Please make more videos like this. Much love from Manila Philippines
I have to agree. I've always said that Japanese are so stylish and well dressed. I love it! From Maryland with ❤
great points and research. Saw a lot of these concepts visiting Japan and even the thrift stores are highly organised, not just filled with people's random junk
i like the little status bar in your video. polished
' Ma' what a great concept for life actually, it resonates different than minimalism to me... beautiful, Thanks for this vid 🙏🏽
I had the question on my head
just yesterday and this video
popped up ! This is what i needed..
Wanhee, i am a great fan of your publications from Belgium, thanks a lot for your work 🙏
Wanhee you make the best videos for dressing better, keep these coming thanks!
1: Letting things age along with you.
2: Build quality and attention to detail.
3: Taking inspiration from something and making it your own.
4: Minimal styles based on a good silhouette.
5: Less is more, don't clutter your outfit.
I thought I had a pretty good sense of style until I moved to Tokyo decades ago. The Japanese dress really well. Whenever I visit my home country of USA majority of Americans lack style or just don’t care. The bar is set very low.
damn, the ま concept makes a lot of sense. in a lot of japanese things, there is this "space" that you mention. i don't feel bombarded with things that disrupt my senses when engaging in Japanese things. space and quiet. thanks for the video it made me think.
間 is ma. 😉
When I first learned about Japanese denim I realized I was going down a big rabbit hole.
I wish I had the opportunity to do all clothes shopping in Japan.
I'm really into Ametora style.
That's deep man! Great stuff!
Dude you hit on what we noticed right away ! We visited Japan 2 years ago it was the first place I visited where I already wanted to go back even before we left .As a 55 year old at the time what I noticed is there may be a general theme that young people dress in , but it is way less cookie cutter than young people in America.
I called it the per-capita fashion sense. Big Major fashion city like Milan, Paris, NYC, also dress really well but compared to Japan especially Tokyo, even the locals that said “I know nothing about fashion, I just shop in Uniqlo, GU, and cheap secondhand store” still dress really well and can be on par to the average fashion enthusiast in those other global fashion hotspots. They just effortlessly fashionable, it’s just like breathing.
Japanese are the masters of celebration and that encompasses everything, everything congeals into beauty ...
As a westerner… I have to point out one CONTROVERSIAL observation.
Japan has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world. Closer to 4% vs 40ish% in the States, 60ish% in the UK and “Latin America.” Now, before people accuse me of fat-shaming I should point out that some of my favorite fashion influences are average to slightly overweight in build. I’m not suggesting overweight people don’t dress well. I believe that in addition to biologically selecting what is attractive, we have been conditioned to recognize skinny = attractive. It’s been drilled into us for decades (most recently. Beauty standards change over time). All of the observations made in this video coupled with the fact that Japanese people are fit and their clothes drapes “properly” over their bodies and you have a recipe for an aesthetically pleasing outfit and individual.
I enjoyed your analysis of Japanese style, the book Ametora is a great deep dive of this topic. P.S. it’s an A2 not B2 the airforce wore.
I discovered Amekaji style when I bought my first pair of Japanese selvedge denim back in 2016 (a pair of Samurai Jeans S0710). The Sammy's were so much heavier and oozed quality compared to my made-in-Malaysia Levi's 501. I think I paid $300 for the jeans, but the high price compelled me to stay in shape so that I can still wear the same W32 jeans today (now with a beautiful fade and patina). The downside of falling into this rabbit hole is $$$...I've spent so much money on clothing (it doesn't help that I'm a Real McCoy's fanboy haha).
very cool! love this vid
Also you gotta remember that in japan, made in bangladesh , malaysia clothes are quite dominant. Brands like uniqlo and GU
Thanks for this one bro 💪💥‼️
well in your first photo you look more stylish , with the red jacket , black pants and shirt , with long hair and beard .. on the other photo with the brown 3 size to big work jacket ,
I'm from Switzerland (Zurich) and living in Tokyo. The first time I came here I was blown away and impressed by the way people in Tokyo dressed. Unlike the Swiss, The Japanese certainly know fashion and dress MUCH better than the Swiss!😂
i am from India, you have a great perpective wanhee.
really enjoyed this video. can you make recommendations on where you can buy these things from the US
This is exactly why there’s 80yo Japanese men drippin better than the average American 20yo! Seriously tho, I’ll be drippin like this til I’m 80+. Bury me in some Yohji, please. Thanks.
Now we need a "Why Chinese people dress better" video, with their newer fashion trends also.
New Sub Here. Thankyou for this Beautiful and Helpful Content! ❤
Wabisabi would translate to "patina", pretty much.
I also really like your outfit at around 0:09
Bro this video was top tier, thank you very much. I might go to Japan someday now haha. Can we please get a longer video covering the same topic? This was so informative but waaaay too short brother!!!
agree 😂
Why would you need a longer video of something he just covered already? 🤡
"No more than 3 colors." is an excellent concept. And now a question........do you count camo as one color or multiple colors?
I love the Japanese mindset of , if you are going to make something you make it the best it possibly can be.
perfectionism=narcissism=you get nothing done
興味深い動画でした🎉 今や当たり前になっている“黒”を日常のファッション、モードとして提案したのも“川久保怜”や“山本耀司”の影響が大きいと思います。😊
Brilliant
That psychoactive tee tho… 🔥
Much like a martial artist’s obi (belt), the worn, dirty belts are the badge of the master.
In the interest of Wabi Sabi and letting things age as they will, does the average Japanese man use shoe trees in his oxfords, derby’s, loafers, etc??? I haven’t seen this discussed elsewhere. I think Americans seem to view it as trying to keep dress shoes as pristine as possible. And I call all of them dress shoes, because amongst my social circle and family, I honestly think they wouldn’t see those various shoes as anything other than “DRESS” shoes. Are work boots just allowed to wear and age while dress shoes are seen as something to be kept up?
0:06 bro is a true korean
I feel like the conclusion for #1 should be to stay true to your style and not chase fast fashion. Having a vintage Metallica shirt is way cooler when you bought it at a concert 30 years ago.
It’s subjective. I lived in Japan, and the moment you step outside the cities, everyone dresses pretty normally and conservatively.
Thanks!
Nudies jeans can’t lie one my fav jeans
Wabisabi the more you wear it, the better you are at wearing it. Shokunin premium fabrics and strong construction buy what can last a decade. Amekaji take inspiration from your superiors and surpass them. City boy good style enhances your silhouette. MA give each part of your outfit a chance to shine. Do this by minimizing the accessories. All pieces flow in harmony without one overpowering the others
Wabisabi was what Boba Fett had before he had that armor cleaned in his series. You have to admit, his old armor looked better because it showed its age and wear.
No, no. He didn’t get his armour cleaned. That’s his origin story so it’s actually how he got his beskar armour.
He repainted it in Book of Boba Fett. That's what the comment is referring to.
와 영상 잘 보고 구독하고 갑니다!! 진짜 멋지시내요^^
How to wear navy dress shirt, what colour matches the best
Was that u in the second season of the Recruit?
Korean with an accent!
Agrees. Especially we Americans don't put much effort into dress. Let be honest.
Do you have any clothing brands you'd recommend?
Ty
Although i'm Japanese,still haven't been able to understand perfectly about "Wabi Sabi".But i think "Wabi Sabi" and "Ma " are related to Japanese mind.
I love wabisabi. At the age of 55 when i look in the mirror in the morning it makes me feel better.
Sure....then what about that harajuku baby girl look....way overboard
Huh??? Ever been to Europe?
"Not Wasabi" LOOOL
I like hw yall dress but as a black person ima stick to wat I kno I love it
I mean...look at the japanese flag (ma)
We hopping from Koreans to Japanese now 😂
You shouldn't call yourself unimportant, it perpetuates a poor self-image. You're very important!
This is the type of shiiieeet to start WWIII 💀💀💀
boxy tops, baggy pants... so nothing "fits" - not my definition of dressing well /
Ok. I hear you. Those clothes looked casual to me. Not well dressed. Not elegant. When I think of well dressed, I think of France. I think of classic British clothing. Clothes that fit the body and not baggy. Not graphic hoodies.
This guy clearly has no taste!
Nope. That's cheating. The beauty is in the life lived in those clothes or life that table saw. You are 'Chinesing' that whole idea...and reducing it into quick 'type of a look'.
It is a question of personal taste. Most people shown in this video are badly dressed to me. Inter alia, most dresses are too large.
I disagree, they are all in costumes, they are trying too hard, they are childish in the way they dress .
They look like hipsters.
i don't like any of the dresses in the video. Oversize clothes are not my thing
why korean always look up to japan
nah, prefer European
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