Good day to you my readers,
Filming hasn’t begun for my group. So, in the mean time, I am researching 50s style clothing in Japan, for
the costumes. This will help the music videos historical accuracy. At that time western trends were taking
Japan by storm, especially, their fashion. Even though many Japanese people, continued to wear the
kimono it was affected by the “ Art Deco” of the west. Kimonos had bright colors and various patterns,
with longer, flamboyant sleeves. Many citizens also, took on the more casual style of the foreigners. The
women wore, full circle skirts , ankle length and secured at the natural waist with a belt. The shirts either
buttoned up, with short, shoulder length sleeves, tucked into the skirt. The dresses were similar, started at
the waist and fell into a full circle skirt at ankle length. These were commonly, styled with Mary janes and
fold over, frilled or Bobby sock. Hairstyles were quite basic, ponytails and poodle cuts, and short curly
hair were a few of the “it” styles.
These are the trends that the main characters will be styled in. I have thought about going thrifting for
outfits or fabrics because the overall designs are quite simple, and easy to make. The kimonos as well,
although, require a lot of fabric a fairly easy to create. Along side the kimonos, traditional Japanese
sandals will fit this costume the best. With the right materials, these would a do be a good diy project,
compared to the price they go for on Amazon, and the terrible shipping time. I have been looking at
vintage thrift stores in my area to see which I could check out for costumes. Places such as local
Goodwills wills, Out of The Closet in Wilton Manors or Vintage Diversities in Oakland Park. It would
have to be sometime during the week, after school. This is so everything will be ready for filming the next
week. That is it for this blog dear readers, catch me in the next one.
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