Fashion trends: Kirsten Dunst leads the way from Japan
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Jonathan Cherry in Branding
Dressing up as your favourite cartoon character has long been a happy pastime in Japan. It’s kinda a Japanese thing though, you wouldn’t really have that much fun arriving at a street party here dressed as ‘Sarel Seemonster’, ‘Zett’ or ‘Mannemerak’.
But in Japan they have a different brand of cartoon character, so it’s cool to be them. Kelly Osbourne tried to promote the trend in the US a few years back and now Kirsten Dunst is getting her colourful kit on to take the idea Western.
Apparently this was all in aid of a music video shoot, but could also have been an ad shoot for Accessorize.
Check out the resulting music video here.
More pics here.
23 Responses to “Fashion trends: Kirsten Dunst leads the way from Japan”
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Mike
23. Feb, 2010
So a little rich white girl wears what young Japanese women have been wearing for years and now she’s “leading the way from Japan”? I don’t get it.
Spike
23. Feb, 2010
Neither I get it.
drew
23. Feb, 2010
your guys really have to be so cynical about pictures? white guilt is over. just take the pics for what they are; hot!!!! dont get political with this shit cus thats not what its meant for.
patrick
23. Feb, 2010
did you already know it was going on in Japan for years, or did the first sentence reading “Dressing up as your favourite cartoon character has long been a happy pastime in Japan” give it away?
I do, however, feel the article is mis-titled
Anon
23. Feb, 2010
Kristen Dunce has wizard sleeves
me
23. Feb, 2010
@drew
white guilt is over!!??
hahahahaha
hk
23. Feb, 2010
I don’t think she’s leading the way..
hell, otaku have been cosplaying in america for a very long time, it only recently became popular
god, celebrities have to ruin everything!
Jim
23. Feb, 2010
hk: I think you might be thinking of those who ignore their body type / size when making clothing decisions.
Wearing japanese ’shinjuku’ styles in the west isn’t impossible if the person fits the clothing and what they wear is appropriate to their sorroundings.
But hell this is the internet; reason is rejected here. So, i’ll just follow the band of monkeys and ape on about how the author of an interesting article might be incorrect purely to gratify my small shriveled ego.
you
23. Feb, 2010
The person who says these pictures are “hot” needs to think again because she looks like a fucking bulldog.
Kate
24. Feb, 2010
OMG! you are all idiots! This was an art piece by the Japanese artist Murakami! Kirsten Dunst didnt even choose the clothes! Murakami choose HER to create a (tongue in cheek) \’western\’ view of Japanese culture. He\’s also created pieces for rich celebrities such as Farrell Williams. Author do your homework before talking about something next time please.
FYI the music video involved her prancing around singing \’I think I\’m turning Japanese\’. It was epic.
Kate
24. Feb, 2010
Hahaha just read Jim\\\\\\\’s comment 2 boxes up after Id written mine! Well said Jim.
la
25. Feb, 2010
i agree Kate! why do you all have to make such a big damn deal about it? why do you care? she wasn\’t \"leading the way\" or ruining everything for you all, she was wearing what she was told to wear and she sure as hell doesn’t give two shits so why do you?
GmaGoldie
28. Feb, 2010
Awesome photos! Is this the female modern day Bozo the Clown? That is what I think of! But you know what fashion should make you smile and it most certainly made me SMILE!
Thank you for sharing the fun!
Nicky
28. Feb, 2010
Agree with Kate, Jim and La.
It’s not like she was going shopping in these clothes so it’s obvious she didn’t choose them for herself.
Big up cosplay and Japan.
Lola
01. Mar, 2010
Cute, as long as she doesn’t move. I saw the video. Motion is not her strong suit.
Alyssa
01. Mar, 2010
Kirsten looks fab as always lol, fair play to her for wearing that get up, and she carries it off well!
Kyle
02. Mar, 2010
I saw the Murakami exhibition at the Tate Modern some months back, and I LOVED IT, Kate thank you for actually noticing that there is absolutely no research done here. It’s unbelievable that even though Murakami could be on par with greats like Damien hierst, Warhol, and Kieth Herring, people think it’s okay to just not mention him. It’s appalling in fact that there is no reference information, or even any solid contextual research. Some G take the internet away from this Jonathan Cherry fool.
Amy
02. Mar, 2010
slightly worried people think this is an advert for accessorize!! VClaires maybe?
Calvin
04. Mar, 2010
SHE IS SO HOT!!!!!!
dfs
04. Mar, 2010
I stumbled here.
Then read the article.
Then read the comments.
You are all simple, boring, worthless tools.
I will never see this page again.
I don’t say this to be an asshole, I just want to give you all some perspective.
By the way I’m a PHD psychologist and have an MD in physics, so I’m smarter than you all, too.
Now, please analyze me based on the few words I typed, and call me ego-centric =D
Shoko
04. Mar, 2010
We don’t even dress like this. Rich children in cities or celebrities do this sometimes. Look behind her please.
boopieboo
05. Mar, 2010
She looks like Rainbow Brite turned prostitute to support her meth addiction.
Erica
11. Apr, 2010
She looks like she’s trying to do decora style.