If Paris Fashion Week [1] is polished and New York Fashion Week [2] is forward thinking, Tokyo Fashion Week is fun.
It's easy to suffer from fashion fatigue after London, New York, Milan, and Paris, but Tokyo tastemakers served up a jolt of hyperyouthful, quirky chic from Wednesday to Sunday — and it's enough to snap even the most jaded of stylewatchers out of their style comas. We love that showgoers in Japan's capital aren't afraid of experimenting with color in a world where so many fashion folk tend to favor (or, dare we say, fall back on) an all-black uniform. Even if your own wardrobe fits that bill, we promise these styling ideas will tempt you to weave a little more color into your life.
Update the Groutfit by Adding One Primary Colored Piece
Chamii attended the Anne Sofie Madsen show wearing Emoda glasses, a Zara bag and pants, a Topshop sweater, and Jeffrey Campbell shoes.
Swap Out Your Basic Black Blazer For a Bright Printed Version
Camila Rubio attended the DISCOVERED show wearing Maison Margiela shoes, an A Plus C bag, a John Artist top, and a Versace coat.
Commit to One Color . . . but Not One Shade
A guest attended the Anne Sofie Madsen show.
Throw On a Bright Statement Sweatshirt
Fashion designer Eunbi attended the Divka show wearing a Forever 21 coat and a vintage bag and pants.
Don't Be Afraid to Layer Multiple Digital Prints With Similar Colors
Yuri Nakagawa attended the Divka show wearing a Forsted Tokyo jacket, Marc Jacobs shoes, and a thrifted bag.
Mix Two Washes of Denim For a Modern Look
Joe of Tokyo Dandy.
Let Your Hair Provide the Only Dose of Color
A guest attended the Anne Sofie Madsen show wearing an H&M top, a Kenzo scarf, a Balenciaga bag, thrifted shoes, and Prada glasses.
Wear a Multicolored Faux-Fur Stole Over Your Shoulder
A guest attended the Writtenafterwards show.
Treat Metallics Like Neutrals
Emma Albarran attended the DISCOVERED show during Tokyo Fashion Week wearing a Dsquared2 skirt, Stella McCartney shoes, a Fendi bag, an Eleonova top, Dior glasses, and a vintage Armani jacket.
Embrace Bright Embroidery
TINA, a fashion blogger.
Make Deep Colors Pop by Wearing Several at Once
A guest attended the Anne Sofie Madsen show.
Amp Up a Pale Pastel Look With a Bright Bag
Eunbi attended the AllSaints presentation wearing a vintage bag, shirt, and jacket and Bata shoes.
Swap Out Your Neutral Long Vest for a Brighter Shade
A guest attends the Tokyo New Age show