Photo: Tommy Ton1/30"Running around and meeting fresh new characters is one of the joys of being in Tokyo. This is Hirari Ikeda, a staff member at the Harajuku boutique Dog. She's a favorite of Nicola Formichetti and bound to be one of Tokyo's style icons."
Photo: Tommy Ton2/30"Any opportunity I have to photograph designer Takahiro Miyashita of Number (N)ine and The Soloist is a rare and treasured moment. I can never really tell what his facial expressions are, but I love how the face mask and glasses are part of his signature look."
Photo: Tommy Ton3/30"A joyful collectsion from Matohu full of delicious colors and, to top it all off, playful headpieces."
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Photo: Tommy Ton5/30"It's a rare treat to see a collectsion showcased in a modern Japanese garden. The samurai-like hairdos were a nice contrast to the serene environment."
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Photo: Tommy Ton7/30"I photographed Eriko Nakao last year during fashion week, and to see her still rocking the STYLE tattoo with her striking neon green hair was a welcome surprise."
Photo: Tommy Ton8/30"After attending so many shows in all the international fashion capitals, to see a production as precise and thought-provoking as Anrealage makes it all worth it. There were so many elements to this show that made it stand out. The fencing-like studded masks, in particular, were works of wearable art."
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Photo: Tommy Ton12/30"There were many promising elements to Christian Dada's menswear, from the gold embroidered separates to the mix of proportions. The biggest surprise of the week was seeing KISS during this show. I wasn't sure if they had anything to do with the collectsion, but come on, it was KISS!"
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Photo: Tommy Ton15/30"Natsumi Kunsan represents the new generation of Shibuya 109 girls who have taken a liking to pop stars like Rita Ora and Rihanna."
Photo: Tommy Ton16/30"It was quite a fun experience making over Susie Bubble into a Shibuya 109 girl."
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Photo: Tommy Ton18/30"I love that you can turn any corner in Tokyo and spot all these different types of style tribes. There are so many different characters, but I was really impressed by these punk kids and their dedication to the look. Everyone can be who they want to be in Japan; all styles are embraced."
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Photo: Tommy Ton20/30"Japanese designers love a bit of drama to start off their shows. A Degree Fahrenheit was no exception."
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Photo: Tommy Ton22/30"One of the must-see shows of the week, Mint Designs is always an exercise in print and proportion."
Photo: Tommy Ton23/30"The marblelike caps were designed by hairstylist extraordinaire Katsuya Kamo, who was responsible for the paper flower headpieces created for Chanel's Spring '09 Couture show."
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Photo: Tommy Ton25/30"The Second Annual Tweed Run kicked off Mercedes-Benz Tokyo Fashion Week this time around. One of my highlights of the week—it's quite a treat to see such a large group of fashion enthusiasts don their best tweed ensembles."
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