Japanese Festival

I was checking my old pics on my phone and suddenly I found some pics when I attended some Japanese festival that was held by my uni. It's a huge event and I remember looking through my closet for the perfect outfit.
Japan is famous for having a free style. In Asia, Japan is one those countries that has a really unique style and it's original. Harajuku, goth, or even their street style, they have their own character. And talking back about the festival, I decided to wear something more... Asia.

Top: Uniqlo tee, black cardigan from distro
Watch: Tommy Hilfiger
Pants: Levi's
Shoes: Wakai

But there was one thing that made me a little bit shocked, that I completely forgot, it's a costume festival. I could've wore something more if I remember that. So this kind of festival, as we all know, is called cosplay party. People wear outfits that are inspired from fictional character, it could be from movies or cartoons.

From head to toe, people were crazier than I thought, wigs, make ups, bags, shoes, even the props were real (swords, umbrellas, etc.) I mean these guys were so free. I was quite amazed. And as you can see, I played kendama, one of the most well-known traditional games using a wooden hammer and a red ball (but I couldn't make the ball get onto the top of the hammer, it's so hard tho).
Japan has one of the cultures that I love because of its character. It's strong, famous, and weird at the same time. We can't deny that they have an influential style in fashion world.

Sad Outfits

Some outfits are meant to be annoying, but some are meant to be very comfortable. People have their own shirts, jeans, pants, shoes, or even earrings that makes them feel safe when they're sad. For me, recently I found a red flannel from my closet. I almost forgot that I have this warm flannel.

Like I said before, I choose to wear this when I'm sad, because it's warm. You know, you can't always tell all of your problems or feelings even to your close friends, some feelings just can't be told. By wearing it I feel warm and I could try to relax. I usually wear it simply with dark-blue jeans or my another black pants. There must be a black element when I'm not okay - like Chanel that always wore black after the death of her boyfriend. What's yours?

Flannel: St. John's Bay
Pants: Levi's
Watch: Tommy Hilfiger
Look inspired by Alexander McQueen, Fall '98

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Chanel Controversy, The End of Freedom in Fashion World?

Shocking news came from Chanel - the classy brand did an apology for what they've done in their pre-fall show. As all we know, Chanel held a show that used native American headpieces. The show is believed "raising eyebrows" because of the using of the headpieces on the catwalk. Some people say, it's disrespectful.
 

The using of this kind of headpiece has been controversies for years. In 2012, Karlie Kloss wore the same headpiece and pushed VS to apologize for using it on their runway. I know maybe that headpiece is a sacred symbol for native Americans and people in fashion industry shouldn't use it as just a "hat."
But, back to the essence of fashion. Why would fashion people use them on their head? Chanel released an official statement saying that Native Americans are an integral part of Texas' rich history and culture and the feather headdress, a symbol of strength and bravery, is one of the most visually stunning examples of creativity and craftsmanship. They also said that it was really meant to be a tribute to the beauty of craftsmanship. What's the problem? I don't see any. If people really want to relate fashion and styles to another aspects that are really sacred, they'd be shocked. Chanel and VS aren't the only one that use "unusual" pieces on the runway. Alexander McQueen once held a show in a church (and the collection was called "Dante," held in 1996), but he didn't apologize for what he has done. Givenchy also released tee and sweater collections with different prints on it, one of them was a picture of Marie Magdalene holding Jesus, it never made any controversies.

My point is this. Chanel as one of the most classy brands that produces high-end wearings, should really respect their late owner, Coco Chanel herself. Coco was famous for being a strong-independent woman. She never quit and also never regret for what she's created. She fell several times during her struggle in fashion world, from making hats to making cheap dresses to simply name her perfume "Chanel No.5," she always put her touch so everybody knew that they were "made by Coco." She was mocked for using unusual fabrics to make dresses, but she insisted that it's what women wanted in that time, and she was right.  We must protect the legacy of creativity in fashion world. Otherwise, we'd be restricted for wearing another "sacred" things, forever.