The new Japonisme

The Showa Era (1926–1989) is the most transformative period in modern Japanese history. From global conflicts to economic powerhouse is perfectly mirrored in the era’s clothing, making Showa Fashion  a fascinating study in resilience, adaptation, and style. Here we’ve tried to explain the evolution of Japanese Style. What is "Showa Fashion"? Showa Fashion means all the clothing and style trends in Japan from 1926 to 1989. The main story of Showa Fashion is how traditional Ja

The 1930s and early 40s in Japan were a decade of dizzying change, an era often called the " Dark Valley " (Kuraitani). Imagine Japan in the 1930s as a place where two completely opposite worlds crashed together . On one side, you had political chaos  and money problems , leading to the fast and scary rise of ultranationalism  (extreme devotion to the nation) and militarism. People from the big cities were still trying to be modern and "cool", enjoying jazz music, new skyscra