First of all, let's start by the origin of the word "harajuku". The word means "meadow lodging" in Japanese, but it also refers to the name of a town or village in Japan that exists since the 12th century! But it wasn't until the beginning of the 1970s that Harajuku Fashion began to form. High-end fashion designers started to set up their shops in the Harajuku district since it was a popular destination for shopping.
At the beginning of the 1980s, the roads were closed for traffic and the young people began to gather around the place where there would be also performances and entertainment. It wasn't up until the 2000s when Harajuku Fashion became known in the West.
The original post for this picture above is in spanish but you can translate with google and there are also other super nice pictures that you should check out!
But why was this fashion trend born? Freedom of expression! Young people used fashion to show others how it was acceptable to be "out of the norm". They would mix western fashion with traditional Japanese clothing. People wanted to let others know that they didn't care about the mainstream fashion, if they wanted to dress a certain way, they would, that's it!
The Harajuku style is a movement that goes against strict rules that are being forced upon all of us. We have certain rules and ways that we are supposed to follow for "they are normal" and what "most people" consider is "right". Well, kids decided that they didn't want to follow mainstream rules. Instead they created a way to express themselves and be however they want to be.
There are so many Harajuku sub-groups that it would be a bit difficult to mention and describe. But I'd like to dive into some of them and share with you the knowledge of course! So please feel free to follow my blog and stay around for more information on the Harajuku Lifestyle and the many sub-groups that surround it!
References:
https://www.rebelsmarket.com/blog/posts/harajuku-style-what-is-it-all-about
http://www.dictionary.com/e/fashion/harajuku/
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