Although Japan Fashion Week ended yesterday, it seems like one of the country’s gorgeous exports is just getting started. Japan’s own hauntingly beautiful model, Tao Okamoto, is the current cover girl for the November 2009 issue of Vogue Nippon, as well as the new face of Uniqlo. Tao has already been in campaigns for fashion heavyweights like Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, and H&M. Keep reading to get familiar with some photos from throughout her career…

NAME: Tao Okamoto
DOB: 5/22/87
NATIONALITY: Japanese
WORKED FOR: Miu Miu, Cynthia Steffe, Vogue, Dolce & Gabbana, Uniqlo, Moschino, H&M, Marc Jacobs, Paola Frani, Emanuel Ungaro, Ralph Lauren, Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed & Confused, i-D, Yves St. Laurent, Roksanda Ilincic

VOGUE NIPPON, 2009

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AGE: 28

OCCUPATION: Anthropologist/Blogger

HOME BASE: Fort Greene, Brooklyn

HAT: Brooklyn Circus

SHIRT: Public School

JEANS: Uniqlo

SNEAKERS: Converse

WATCH: G-Shock

What is your favorite fall trend? Military gear has always been something I’ve been into, this fall I’m taking it a step further with some vintage West Point wear.

Must have item for fall? Cardigans, BKC hats and motorcycle jackets.

What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Loafers and chucks.

Cold weather don’t? Huge puff coats that look like sleeping bags.

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Who is your Halloween costume this year? Kenny Powers, on the reg.

Who inspires your style? Ouigi Theodore among a few, but mostly just random people I see on the street.

What is your favorite city? Brooklyn!

Last clothing item you purchased? Public School leather jacket.

Most money spent on a single item of clothing? $450 on a Nom de Guerre hoodie.

Favorite website? wolvespact.blogspot.com.

Collect? Unemployment checks.

Favorite brand? Brooklyn Circus.

Dream job? To work for Complex.

Dream date? Honestly, my girlfriend but if she’s unavailable, then Cassie.

Last book read? Mr. Boston’s Official Bartender’s Guide.

Trend proof style advice? Do you, do it well, and don’t be afraid to try new things.

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AGE: 24

OCCUPATION: Fashion Curator

HOME BASE: Bed Stuy

SHIRT: Brooklyn Circus

SHORTS: Uniqlo

SNEAKERS: Common Projects

What is your favorite fall trend? Flat cap.

Must have item for fall? Thick knitted cardigan.

What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Plimsoles throughout the year!

Halloween costume this year? Charlie Chaplin or Popeye.

What is your favorite city? London/NY NYLON boy!

Who inspires your style? Steve Urkle.

What do you collect? Vintage clothes and books.

Favorite website? Brooklyn Circus.

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Favorite tech gadget? Electric toothbrush.

Dream job? To be the boss of my own.

Trend proof style advice? Keep it timeless whatever you choose to put on.

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AGE: 18

OCCUPATION: Student

HOME BASE: New York

HAT: Crooks & Castles

SHIRT: BAPE

JEANS: UNIQLO

SNEAKERS: Nike

KEY CHAIN: BAPE

PHONE CASE: BBC Ice Cream

COIN PURSE: Louis Vuitton

BOOK BAG: BAPE

What are you saving up for the summer? School.

What is your dream vacation? Any spot in Europe.

What sneaker style are you rocking this season? BAPE, Nike SB and Air Force One.

Who inspires your style? Kanye West, Fabolous and Big Sean.

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What is your favorite city? NYC.

What is your dream job? Rap artist.

Who is your dream date? Lauren London.

Last book read? Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo.

What is your trend proof style advice for our readers? Always switch up your style according to the occasion.
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AGE: 27

OCCUPATION: Student and Producer

HOME BASE: Queens

HAT: Uniqlo

GLASSES: Vintage

SHIRT: Supreme x Neighborhood

HOODIE: Artful Dodger

DENIM: Uniqlo

SNEAKERS: Vans

DECK: Element

What inspires your style? New York City.

What city has the best style? I think NYC has the best style ever, especially the downtown area.

What movie best captures your style? Romeo & Juliet was insane the way they converted a literary classic into a modern twist.

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Who has wack style? Everyone has their own style so I can’t judge them on what they are wearing.

What trend do you want to see die? Boot cut – so typical.

Last clothing item you purchased? Supra Cubans in black. Supra makes crazy kicks these days.

Most money you ever spent on a single item of clothing? $500.

What do you collect? Sneakers, watches and headphones.

What is your favorite brand? Louis Vuitton always do crazy collabs with famous artists. They are the most innovative luxury brand.

What is your favorite tech gadget? iPod. I need music in the subway.

What do chicks dig about your style? They love the way I naturally mix different styles.

What’s the most common statement people make about your style? Best dresser.

What’s the item currently in your closet you most regret buying? A multi-colored Stüssy hoodie that I bought three years ago and it still has tag on it.

What do you see as the next big trend? Crazy retro and vivid colors in hip-hop.

What is your favorite city? Seoul and NYC. It’s hard to choose one.

What is your dream job? A top Producer.

Who is your dream date? Agyness Deyn.

Last book read? Do magazines count? Music Tech Magazine.

What is your trend proof style advice for our readers? Do not just follow the trend. Find the style that fits you the best.
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AGE: 16

OCCUPATION: Student

HOME BASE: New York

HAT: Supreme

SHIRT: UNIQLO

JEANS: Levi’s

SNEAKERS: Nike

WATCH: Nike

BACK PACK: Jansport

What inspires your style? The hip-hop culture at an affordable price. Nothing beats a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

What city has the best style? New York

What movie best captures your style? Kids by Larry Clark. R.I.P Justin Pierce.

Who has wack style? Guys that wear Coach loafers annoy me.

What trend do you want to see die? Bondage pants, star tattoos, peace signs, and Starbucks as the only hot spot for coffee.

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Last clothing item you purchased? A baseball cap.

Most money you ever spent on a single item of clothing? $100 on a hoodie.

Favorite online shop? Vans.com.

What is your favorite brand? New Era.

What do chicks dig about your style? I could rock my shirt inside-out and I’ll still be fresh.

What’s the most common statement people make about your style? I’ll rock anything and make the best of it.

What’s the item currently in your closet you most regret buying? There was this one time I ordered a shirt that I thought was my size but ended up to be a kids’ size. It was so tight that the shirt almost tore like the Incredible Hulk.

What do you see as the next big trend? The mockery of the ’80s all over again.

What is your dream job? Owning a local skate shop in the community.

Last book read The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding.

What is your trend-proof style advice for our readers? Decide for yourself and try not to care what others have to say.

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Besides being able to make eye contact, meet and greet customers and engage in brief conversations, Wakamura will also lead the staff in inspirational morning exercises. No word yet if Waka is capable of snappin' on the colored-denim stans that will populate the store, but our fingers are crossed. Check out a video of little homie getting his swerve on in Washington earlier this year…

[Josh Spear]