17 Style Tips You Can Learn From Tokyo Street Fashion

What we learned from a trip to Japan.

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It's pretty common knowledge that the fashion in Japan is at an advanced level. Whether brands are re-interpreting Americana for the Japanese consumer or pushing the frontier of style, it seems like the land of the rising sun is at the forefront of steez. A recent trip to Tokyo allowed us to see what guys in some of the world's most stylish neighborhoods were doing. 

Of course the dudes in Harajuku and Shibuya were stylish as hell, but we also saw interesting things happening in up-and-coming areas like Daikanyama, Shimokitazawa, and Nakameguro. Check out these dudes we streeststyled all over Tokyo and take notes. Whether these guys are on some next level shit or just really well-put together without doing anything fancy, here are 17 Style Tips You Can Learn From Tokyo Street Fashion.

The 1992 Polo Bear is an international symbol for "Wavy."

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This oversized military jacket was popular with Harajuku boys. Also the Kou x Boy snapback is very fucking rare.

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This is how you do streetwear. If you don't know, now you know.

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If you weren't sure if this trend was going to catch on, just know that it's happening in Tokyo...

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If you get to rock all-Champion everything, then you'd be pretty stoked too. In Japan the brand is high-end cozyboy wear; not cheap basics like it's known in the USA.

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These baggy Nigel Cabourn pants create a unique silhouette without taking it back to 2002.

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Keep it sharp and simple with subtle details accompanying a solid wool suit. Trust us, you'll get noticed.

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There were a lot of Japanese guys dressed like punks. Sadly, this guy ran away before we could get the best part: a giant black felt cross on the back of this bomber jacket.

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Lots of interesting pants happening in Tokyo. Try rocking some unique trousers instead of just solid colors.

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Not really on board with the prep x steampunk look, but a lot of dudes were rocking this style in Tokyo.

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The boys at Beams+ are obsessed with 1940s - 1970s Americana. Hence, they look awesome in clothes that are built to last.

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Layering sweats and mid-weight pieces will make you the coziest boy ever.

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In the Champion store in Harajuku, every shopboy is, of course, dressed like a goddamn champ.

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Even having the world's biggest head won't slow you down if you have the right anorak and wool trousers.

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Tip: White Mountaineering Sauconys, Carhartt, smoking, and being Japanese will get you streetstyled.

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Mountain climbing style with a sense of humor is huge in Japan right now. Make sure to jump on this before someone else is king of the mountain.

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Can't even begin to fathom this. Absolutely next level. Probably three levels ahead, actually.

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