How to Style Japanese-Western Eclectic Fashion

Bring New Color to Your Everyday Life with Japanese-Western Eclectic Fashion

Lately, you may have found yourself captivated by the sight of Japanese-Western eclectic fashion on the street. The charm of this style, which fuses traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern trends, attracts people across all genders, ages, and eras. However, you might be hesitant to take the first step, wondering, How can I incorporate this into my daily wardrobe? or It seems difficult to style.

REZEN Kyoto, located on Kyoto's Shinkyogoku Street, is the perfect place to answer those questions. Step inside the temple-like exterior, and you'll find a sophisticated and unique space where Japanese and Western styles blend. The brand name REZEN combines RE, meaning again, with Zen. Just as our logo, a modern arrangement of a lotus crest, symbolizes, we express the joy of wearing culture and tradition through contemporary Wa-Mode design.

Our items, themed around beautiful Japanese motifs like spider lilies, chrysanthemums, lotuses, cherry blossoms, cranes, and butterflies, are elevated into refined unisex pieces. While primarily black, they feature modern designs and exquisite accent colors. In this article, we'll introduce versatile styling tips for everyday wear using staple items from REZEN Kyoto's Japanese-Western eclectic fashion line. We hope you'll find inspiration for discovering a new side of yourself.

Tips to Turn 'Difficult' into 'Fun' with Japanese-Western Eclectic Fashion

Perhaps you've shied away from trying Japanese-Western eclectic fashion due to preconceptions like, Japanese clothing is for special occasions, or It seems hard to pair with Western clothes. While it's true that incorporating a traditional kimono into your daily life can be a bit challenging, REZEN Kyoto's items are designed to fit modern lifestyles and be easy to wear every day.

Our goal is not simply Japanese-style but a Wa-Mode that blends naturally into everyday scenery while highlighting the wearer's individuality. For example, relaxed-fit haori, hakama pants, and Japanese-style shirts can instantly create a more polished look just by pairing them with simple Western pieces you already own. These items can be enjoyed not just for a special, non-daily feel like a kimono experience, but as fashion items that brighten every day.

In this column, we will share practical ideas, from choosing specific items to recommended styling examples. Japanese-Western eclectic fashion is not difficult. In fact, we believe that by enjoying it with a free spirit, you'll discover new possibilities in fashion.

Staple Items and Styling Tips for Everyday Japanese-Western Eclectic Fashion

The Japanese-Western eclectic fashion proposed by REZEN Kyoto is full of a borderless charm that transcends gender and time. Here, we'll feature some of our most popular staple items and show you how to style them.

• Haori: With its traditional silhouette enhanced by modern designs and accent colors, REZEN Kyoto's haori is a fresh alternative to your usual outerwear. Simply draping it over your shoulders completes a stylish Wa-Mode look.
• Hakama Pants & Skirts: Featuring a loose, comfortable silhouette, these items strike a perfect balance between comfort and design. They are popular among both men and women.
• Japanese-style Shirts: While incorporating elements like the collar and sleeve design of a kimono, these shirts are tailored to be worn easily as everyday Western-style clothing. They are statement pieces that can be the main focus of an outfit.

By skillfully incorporating these items, your existing clothes will take on a new look, making your daily styling more enjoyable.

Add a Japanese Essence to Your Usual Outfit with a Sophisticated Haori

REZEN Kyoto's haori are exquisite pieces that feature a refined, black-based design highlighted by bold accent colors and meticulous details. Their versatility is a key charm, making them suitable for a wide range of styles, from casual to smart.

Versatile Haori Coordination Examples

• Casual Style: Pair a simple plain T-shirt or sweatshirt with denim or cargo pants, and throw on a REZEN Kyoto haori (e.g., Military Pocket Haori, Tasseled Color-Block Haori) to instantly achieve a polished street style. We recommend sneakers for a relaxed finishing touch.
• Smart Style: Combine a stand-collar shirt or blouse with slacks or wide-leg pants and add a haori. This creates an elegant and unique outfit suitable for office casual or a nice dinner.
• For Transitional Seasons: A lightweight haori is invaluable as a light outer layer on chilly spring days or in early autumn. In winter, it can be layered under a coat as an inner haori, achieving both warmth and style.

By leveraging the unique character of each haori—its accent colors, embroidery, or prints—you can express your personal style even more richly.

Achieve Comfortable and Stylish Looks with Hakama Pants and Skirts

REZEN Kyoto's hakama pants and skirts are items that combine functionality and design, incorporating the relaxed silhouette of traditional hakama into modern fashion. They are less restrictive and easy to move in, yet they create a sophisticated impression.

Styling Ideas for Hakama Pants and Skirts

1. With Simple Tops: The most fundamental way to style them is with simple tops like plain T-shirts, cut-and-sew tops, or knits. This allows the statement-making hakama pants (e.g., Pleated Hakama Cargo Pants, Pleated Panel Hakama Pants) to stand out, creating a mode-inspired atmosphere on its own.
2. Balancing with Outerwear: Pairing them with a short-length jacket or blouson creates a well-balanced, clean silhouette. When worn with a long coat, you can enjoy the contrast with the volume of the hakama pants.
3. Expressing Individuality with Footwear: You can significantly change the overall feel of your outfit with your choice of footwear—dress it down with sneakers or create a sharp impression with leather shoes or boots. Pairing them with short socks or tabi socks is another fun way to enjoy Japanese-Western eclectic fashion.
4. Unisex Sharing: Many of REZEN Kyoto's hakama pants feature unisex designs, so we recommend sharing them with your partner or family to enjoy different styling approaches. We encourage you to try this genderless, borderless fashion.

With their carefully considered details, such as fabric texture, pleating, and pocket design, our hakama pants and skirts are sure to become a centerpiece of your wardrobe.

The Japanese-Style Shirt: A Standalone Piece for an Effortless Wa-Mode Look

REZEN Kyoto's Japanese-style shirts are items that truly embody Japanese-Western eclectic fashion, incorporating elements of traditional kimono into modern shirts. Their appeal lies in their stylish design, which looks great on its own, and their comfortable fit.

Styling Points for Japanese-Style Shirts

• Open Collar for a Relaxed Feel: The Japanese-style shirt, with its kimono-like collar, creates a relaxed yet refined impression when worn open at the neck. We recommend pairing it with a simple tank top or T-shirt underneath.
• As an Accent Layer: When worn under a jacket or cardigan, the Japanese-style details peeking out from the collar and cuffs add an elegant accent to the entire coordinate.
• Pairing with Accessories: To further enhance the individuality of a Japanese-style shirt, try adding accessories like a Japanese-patterned belt or a simple necklace or bracelet. REZEN Kyoto also offers accessories such as Japanese-patterned belts.
• Compatibility with Pants: They pair well not only with hakama pants and slacks but also surprisingly well with jeans. You can change the expression from casual to mode-inspired depending on the material and silhouette of the bottoms.

REZEN Kyoto's Japanese-style shirts offer a new kind of kimono experience—a new Japanese style that blends into daily life. They have the dignified presence of a kimono but with the lightness of a shirt, allowing you to easily wear the beauty of Japan.

Enjoy REZEN Kyoto's Borderless Fashion That Transcends Gender and Time

REZEN Kyoto offers borderless items that allow anyone to enjoy fashion freely, without being confined by gender or body type. Our black-based items are easy to match with any color, and you can express your individuality with accent colors.

The Appeal of Unisex Items and How to Wear Them

• Flexible Sizing: We recommend intentionally choosing a size larger than usual to enjoy a relaxed drop-shoulder or oversized silhouette. Changing the size feeling depending on your mood or the items you pair it with creates different expressions.
• Sharing with Family and Friends: Because the designs can be enjoyed without gender boundaries, it's possible to share items with your partner, family, or friends. The diverse styling possibilities that arise from a single item greatly expand your wardrobe's potential.
• Discovering Your Own Style: By trusting your intuition and freely combining items without being bound by fixed ideas like this color is for men or this shape is for women, you can create your own original style. REZEN Kyoto's items support this free-thinking approach.

With a diverse collection themed around Japanese culture and seasons—including spider lilies, chrysanthemums, lotuses, irises/wisteria, cherry blossoms, peonies/camellias, cranes, butterflies, Kabuki/Hanafuda, and Onmyoji/foxes/yokai—REZEN Kyoto allows you to pursue what you love and fully enjoy unique Japanese-Western eclectic fashion.

Steps to Finding Your Own Japanese-Western Eclectic Style at REZEN Kyoto

REZEN Kyoto's Japanese-Western eclectic fashion has a charm that can't be fully conveyed through photos alone. We invite you to visit our store on Kyoto's Shinkyogoku Street to experience its world firsthand.

1. First, Visit the Store in Kyoto's Shinkyogoku Street:

   Marked by its temple-like and charming exterior, REZEN Kyoto is easily accessible with two entrances on Shinkyogoku Street. Once you step inside, a sophisticated and unique Japanese-Western eclectic space unfolds, offering a special moment that makes you forget the everyday.

2. Feel the Texture of the Items:

   Our black-based items are made with a focus on high-quality fabric textures, delicate weaves, and detailed sewing that are hard to appreciate in photos. Please touch them to feel their undeniable quality.

3. Try Them On to Check the Fit and Silhouette:

   Please feel free to try on any items that catch your eye, such as haori, hakama pants, or Japanese-style shirts. Because this is genderless, borderless fashion, you can see what fits your body type or even try an oversized look to experiment with different styles. Our expert staff will help you find the perfect piece.

4. Consult with Staff:

   Feel free to ask us anything, from styling concerns like How should I pair this with the clothes I already have? to coordination advice like Which item would suit me? We will provide the best suggestions tailored to your lifestyle.

5. Encounter a New You:

   REZEN Kyoto's items are more than just clothes. They are art woven from Japanese culture and modern sensibilities, and a tool to bring out your individuality. We hope that through this genderless, borderless fashion, you will discover new charms and rediscover the joy of fashion.

Add Confidence and Color to Your Daily Life with the New Wa-Mode

The Japanese-Western eclectic fashion proposed by REZEN Kyoto is by no means difficult or exclusive. Items like haori, hakama pants, and Japanese-style shirts have the power to highlight your individuality while blending into your daily wardrobe. Designs themed on Japanese culture and tradition possess a timeless appeal that will be loved for years to come.

Instead of a non-daily outfit like a kimono experience, why not find a Wa-Mode at REZEN Kyoto that complements and colors your everyday life? Our unisex items, which allow anyone to enjoy fashion freely regardless of gender, are sure to be a catalyst for discovering a new side of yourself.

REZEN Kyoto on Shinkyogoku Street is a place where each customer can find their own special piece and feel the joy woven from culture and modernity through fashion. We invite you to visit our temple-like store to experience this new Japanese style in our refined space. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.